The state govt has issued a notification to this effect.
The land, plot, buildings in illegal colonies that are within the limits of MC shall be regularized by MC and the land plot, buildings in illegal colonies that is not in the limits of MC shall be regularized by respective development authority e.g; GMADA,GLADA,JDA etc
This policy has exempted colonies etc which were created before 1995.
To avail exemption the current owner may produce record/proof or FNF agreement, registry showing purchase of property before year 1995. If the plot, land, building is within some society and if society was created before 1995 then relief is possible.
You may produce the evidence and seek relief.
The notification and detailed policy is available on the websites of local bodies, MC, development authority e.g; GMADA, GLADA, JDA etc and the ATP,MTP, Town Planners of MC are well aware of it.
A copy is attached. The Dept. of Local Bodies is mother of all depts.. and the guidelines of this policy is applicable to all bodies.
Still the erstwhile PUDA and its babies now GMADA, GLADA, JDA etc are demanding higher charges compared to MC which can be termed a violation.
You shall note that the copy of the policy is marked to all MC’s, development authority e.g; GMADA, GLADA, JDA etc
The rates are reasonable, and you can calculate yourself. The calculator is also available at websites of MC, development authority e.g; GMADA, GLADA, JDA etc......................
If the clerical staff is not convinced meet ATP, MTP in person.
The registration authority is also aware of it.