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All Stages Complete
You have fulfilled every requirement in the Ahmedabad building approval process. Your project is cleared to proceed to construction.
Contact SMP about your project🔍
Stage 1 of 6
Verify Your Plot
Stamp Earned!
👤 Mamlatdar Office + Lawyer
If your plot shows as agricultural in the 7/12, apply for NA conversion before engaging any architects. Skipping this blocks every step that follows.
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Stage 2 of 6
Assemble Your Team
Stamp Earned!
👤 You + CoA-registered Architect
Choose an architect who has submitted on the official building permit portal recently. The online process has quirks — only experience navigates them quickly.
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Stage 3 of 6
All Drawings Ready
Stamp Earned!
👤 Architect + Structural Engineer
Verify setbacks, FSI, and parking comply BEFORE finalising drawings. One non-compliant dimension causes the authority to return the application, restarting the 30-day clock.
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Stage 4 of 6
Application Submitted
Stamp Earned!
👤 Architect via Official Online Portal
Check your application status on the portal every 3–4 days. The authority may post objections that expire if not responded to within 15 working days.
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Stage 5 of 6
BPO + Commencement
Stamp Earned!
👤 Town Planning Department
Never start excavation before the Commencement Certificate arrives. Construction before CC can result in a demolition notice even with BPO in hand.
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Stage 6 of 6
Occupancy Certificate
Stamp Earned!
👤 Site Inspector
Without an OC, your building cannot legally be sold, mortgaged, or rented. It is the single most important document at the end of construction.
📦 Gather These Documents Before You Start
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Sale Deed (Registered)Proof of ownership. Original + certified true copy from sub-registrar's office.
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Plot Map (Index Map)Revenue survey map with your plot number. Available at the Taluka Mamlatdar's office.
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TPS Sanctioned LayoutShows TPS plot number and final boundaries as per the Town Planning Scheme.
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Property Tax ReceiptsLast 3 years of property tax receipts showing no pending dues to the local authority.
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Aadhaar + PAN CardOwner's identity documents required for portal registration and government forms.
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Passport Size PhotosRecent photos of all owners. Required for several government form submissions.
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Total Timeline
From engaging an architect to receiving BPO is typically 10–14 weeks for a straightforward G+2 home. Add 6–8 weeks for authority objections or missing documents.
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Total Approval Cost
Architect fees plus authority scrutiny fees plus legal and stamp duty costs typically total ₹60,000–1,50,000 for a standard residential project. Budget for this separately from construction.
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Objections are Normal
The authority raises objections on nearly 70% of first-time applications. One or two rounds of clarification is expected. An experienced architect resolves these without a full resubmission.
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Track Your Application
All submissions are via the official online building permit portal. You can track application status, view objections, and see approval stage progress using your application number at any time.
Need Help Navigating the Process?
SMP Enterprise has handled 40+ building approvals in Ahmedabad. We know exactly what scrutinisers look for and the common reasons applications get delayed.