Oc issued by gram panchayat

In Maharashtra, occupancy certificate is issued by the Department of Urban Development only if the constructed building is in the appropriate condition for occupancy.

Gram panchayats do not have the authority to grant OC. When it is within municipal bounds, it is given by competent authorities. It is preferable to have documents reviewed by local advocates because procedures differ from state to state. You can proceed with the purchase if a completion certificate is issued, the property is ready for registration, and the gram panchayat takes tax.

Any suggestion depends upon the law as prevalent in Maharashtra. You may visit the Panchayat and ascertain the factual position. This aspect could be ascertained through Right to Information as well. 

In Kerala , OC is to be issued by the local body i.e. the Panchayat, the Municility or the Municipal Corporation. 

According to RERA, it is mandatory for all the builders to update the status of the project regularly on the RERA portal. If your property is registered under RERA, you can check the occupancy certificate online on the web portal of the respective State’s RERA.