Hello,
You are entitled to get the cc copy, the builder cannot refuse it.
In a nutshell, this document certifies that the building adheres to all the prevailing rules and has not violated any norms. In fact, this document is to be shown compulsorily to the authorities to obtain electricity and water connection.
There is also a provision for a provisional Completion Certificate. When there are minor works left from the developer’s end, authorities provide a provisional certificate valid for six months. After the expiry of the six months, the developer is bound to get a final CC.
Buyers must be aware of the fact that if they are buying or moving into a property which does not have a Completion Certificate, they might be making a risky investment choice. The civic authorities hold power to slap heavy penalties on the developer, leading to stalling or cancellation of the registered layout of the project. In case the building is already occupied, residents may also have to face eviction in extreme cases.
Before you buy a property, it is always advisable to ask for both OC and CC. If the developer fails to provide OC or CC, the next course of action will be dictated by the buyer-seller agreement. If the developer is delaying the availability of OC/CC, you can even ask for rent for that period. The provision of complaining to the authority is always there.
It is always abetter to be completely sure of the necessary approvals and essential documents. Precaution is still better than cure.
The following practices are considered as fraudulent in the court of law in case of the real estate sector. A consumer can file a complaint for
Delayed possession
Not providing Completion Certificate (CC)
Substandard construction quality
Construction without attaining requisite approvals
Construction on unauthorised land
Fraud in booking of your property
Any alteration in land use, layout plan, structures
Hidden charges
Enhanced External Development Charges (EDC)
Cancellation of the project
Forfeiture of the amount
Hence if not given CC you can approach the Consumer court
Thank you