BMC’s OC amnesty scheme covers around 20,000-25,000 Mumbai buildings occupied before November 17, 2016, with nearly 12 lakh homeowners potentially benefiting.
MagicBricks News reported on September 12, 2026, that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched an Occupancy Certificate (OC) amnesty scheme for around 20,000-25,000 buildings in Mumbai. The scheme covers buildings occupied before November 17, 2016, and could benefit nearly 12 lakh homeowners.
What happened
The BMC’s scheme is aimed at old buildings that have their main approvals but did not receive an OC because of procedural lapses or developer non-compliance.
An OC confirms that a building can be legally occupied. The move may help residents of these buildings obtain legal OCs.
Why it matters
Many Mumbai residents live in buildings where the main approvals are in place, but the OC was never issued. The scheme could give eligible homeowners a route to address this pending approval issue.
The stated coverage of around 20,000-25,000 buildings and nearly 12 lakh homeowners shows the scale of the move.
Expert view
For owners and buyers, the practical point is to establish whether a building was occupied before November 17, 2016, whether its main approvals are available and whether the missing OC is linked to procedural lapses or developer non-compliance. The source does not provide details of the application process, fees or deadline.
What buyers should check
Buyers should check the building’s occupation date, main approvals and current OC status before proceeding with a purchase. They should also confirm whether the building falls within the BMC scheme’s stated coverage. MagicBricks News reported these details on September 12, 2026.