1) if outer structure has been not changed much than no need to take approval from PMC. If it's very much changes done in innermost bungalow as compared to the layout than take permission from PMC.
Am I required to take permission from PMC for making internal non-structural changes in my bungalow
Dear Sir / Madam, I am a resident of Pune, who resides in an independent bungalow within PMC limits. I have carried out certain internal changes like removing a vulnerable door and closing it with brickwork for added safety, making a window for light and ventilation, breaking an internal wall, enclosing the terrace with sliding glass windows for safety, in my bungalow. While doing so, I have completely ensured to maintain the structural elements like beams and columns, plumbing, toilet position etc., INTACT. I have completely preserved the structural integrity of my bungalow. Kindly advise : 1. Do I need to get these PURELY INTERNAL CHANGES regularised by applying to PMC for its approval / sanction? 2. Does enclosing an open terrace with sliding windows for safety, tantamount to FSI violation? Thanking you in advance. Raj
Asked 4 years ago in Property Law
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I reside in a bungalow in Pune within an apartment condominium gated community. At present, I have rented out my bungalow. The Board of Managers is demanding 20% additional payment from me towards Non Occupancy Charges in the monthly maintenance charges, by passing a resolution to that effect in the AGM. A cooperative housing society charges only 10% towards Non Occupancy Charges. Kindly advise whether the Board of Manager in my apartment condominium gated community can legally charge me 20% towards the same. Thank you.
Asked 4 years ago
you need PMC permission for enclosing terrace
2) get the changes regualrised by PMC
3) consult a local architect
non occupancy charges cannot be more than 10 per cent
complain to registrar against the board of managers demanding 20 per cent non occupancy charges
1. The changes you have made to the structure even though you consider it as internal changes, is a part of the building approved plan. Therefore the changes that you intend to make them on your own within the building may be in violation of the conditions of approval hence you may better seek the permission of the competent authority to alter the approved plan for your future safety.
2. Even though it may be a temporary structure, if the competent authority decides to take action then it may even take action to demolish the structural changes you have made in the terrace.
You can refuse to pay the exorbitant amount demanded by the board manager.
You may ask them to issue a demand notice for the amount demanded by quoting relevant bylaws or rules justifying the exorbitant demand.
You can subsequently take up the matter with the registrar of cooperative society with a complaint against the board manager for his exorbitant and illegal demands.
No permission is practically taken in such scenario
