Can i change my house cement sheet

Respected Sir,

Yes, you can definitely move ahead with cement sheeting even without BMC's approval.

Sir, for repairing you don't need permission from the BMC until and unless you are making a change in the structure or while repairing you are covering the area which is not the part of your property.

These changes were made under the new Development Control Regulations.

As per section 342 of BMC Act, 1988 (amended till date), the following “tenantable repairs”, can be carried out without obtaining permission from the ‘Building and Factory’ department of local BMC:

• Plastering, painting, pointing of your flat
• Providing guniting to the structural members or walls
• Changing floor tiles
• Repairing WC, bath or washing places
• Repairing or replacing drainage pipes, taps, manholes and other fittings
• Repairing or replacing sanitary, water plumbing or electrical fittings
• Replacing the roof with the same material
• Replacement of existing water-proofing material of the terrace.

The only pre-conditions to the renovation work to be done at residences are:

• The original tenantable structure (whether rental or ownership) must be legal, i.e. it is based on the original BMC-approved Building plan.
• Though no BMC permission for the above is required, it is advisable to do so under strict supervision of a registered Architect and/ or Structural Engineer.

I hope I was able to help you.

Regards

Arpita Chauhan