What all documents , we should ask developer to provide before giving token money?

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      Expertarnav5700
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        April 11, 2025 at 11:52 am
        Is below list missing anything?

        # 1. RERA Registration Certificate

        * Confirms the project is registered .

        # 2. Title Deed (Mother Deed / Parent Document)

        * Confirms that the builder has a **clear legal title** to the land.
        * Ask for the **chain of title**โ€”not just the current deed.
        * Should be in the developerโ€™s or landownerโ€™s name if itโ€™s a joint venture.

        # 3. Encumbrance Certificate (EC)

        * Shows that the land is free of **any legal dues or mortgages**.
        * Obtain EC from the sub-registrar office for **at least past 30 years** (Form 15).

        # 4. Building Plan Approval

        * Ensure:
        * Your flat is part of approved plan.
        * Check for block/tower number and flat number in plan.

        # 5. Commencement Certificate

        * Authorizes builder to start construction.

        # 6. Construction Agreement & Sale Agreement (Drafts)

        * Get draft copies and review:
        * Flat details (carpet/saleable area).
        * Payment milestones.
        * Delay clauses, penalties.
        * UDS (Undivided Share) details.

        # 7. Joint Development Agreement (if applicable)

        * If the land is owned by someone else and the builder is developing it jointly.
        * Ensure all stakeholders have signed.

        # 8. Allotment Letter (only after token/booking)

        * Should clearly mention the **flat number, size, facing, tower/block**, payment details.
        * Ask for it immediately after you give the token.

        # 9. No Objection Certificates (NOCs)

        Ensure the developer has the following:

        * **Fire Department NOC**
        * **Environmental Clearance** (if >20,000 sq. m.)
        * **Airport Authority NOC**
        * **Pollution Control Board NOC**
        * **Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) NOC**
        * **Water Supply & Drainage NOC**

        # 10. Land Patta and FMB Sketch

        * **Patta**: Confirms individual ownership of land parcel.
        * **FMB Sketch**: Survey drawing showing exact land demarcation.

        # 11. Tax Paid Receipts

        * Latest property tax and land tax receipts for the project land.
        * Confirms no pending dues with the Chennai Corporation or Panchayat.

        # 12. Occupancy Certificate (for ready-to-move flats)

        * Not needed before construction completes.
        * Must be collected before final possession/payment.

        # 13. Bank Approvals

        * Check if major banks like SBI, HDFC, ICICI have approved the project.
        * Shows banks have done their due diligence.

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      • #17046 Reply
        Desiknight9081
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          Desiknight9081
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          April 11, 2025 at 12:25 pm
          Licenses, Floor plans

          • #17048 Reply
            Expertarnav5700
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              Expertarnav5700
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              April 11, 2025 at 12:32 pm
              thank u, what sort of licenses u/Ritika2485

              • #17049 Reply
                Desiknight9081
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                  April 11, 2025 at 12:35 pm
                  Municipal and State licenses to commence construction and for development of the project.

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              Shreeeagle119
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                April 11, 2025 at 2:40 pm
                the developer will show you the door

                • #17047 Reply
                  Expertarnav5700
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                    Expertarnav5700
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                    April 11, 2025 at 4:41 pm
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