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How to Check the Building Plan Sanction in West Bengal — Complete Guide 2026

The KMC building plan sanction is the formal approval issued by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (or local Municipality or Panchayat) before construction begins. The state warning is direct: verify that the sanctioned plan matches the actual building. This guide walks you through filing, checking and using it before any purchase.

Quick Reference

Also calledSanctioned Plan, Building Permit, G+3 Plan

Issued byKMC, Municipality or Panchayat (depending on jurisdiction)

Valid forAs stated in the order; renewable before lapse

CostAs per KMC Building Rules, 2009 fee schedule

Time taken30 days for Section 393A proposals; standard tracks longer

Online portalkmcgov.in Kolkata

noteconfirm with KMC

What is the Building Plan Sanction in Kolkata?

Definition

The building plan sanction is the legal approval to construct, re-erect, add to or alter any building, issued under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980 and the KMC Building Rules, 2009. It is granted by the Municipal Commissioner or, for low-rise cases, by an empanelled professional under Section 393A of the Act.

The sanctioned building plan Kolkata buyers ask for is the stamped drawing set plus the order. It records every floor, the height, setbacks, parking, staircase, lift well, drainage and the use of each space. Construction without it is illegal. KMC can demolish unauthorised structures and prosecute the owner. Banks refuse home loans on flats raised on land that has no plan, or where the plan does not match the structure.

The state runs two tracks for sanction. The standard track sits with the borough building department and applies to larger and complex buildings. The Section 393A KMC track is the fast lane for residential buildings up to roughly G+3 (about 41 ft height). Here, an Architect or Licensed Building Surveyor empanelled with KMC files the plan electronically; the Municipal Commissioner or Borough Executive Engineer scrutinises and clears it within 30 days. After construction, KMC engineers must inspect before the Completion Certificate is granted, and any deviation triggers action against the professional.

State-specific note: Verify that the sanctioned plan matches the actual building, floor by floor and column by column. A mismatch on the top floor or rear setback is the most common reason banks refuse a flat for home loan.

How to Get the Building Plan Sanction on kmcgov.in: Online and Offline

KMC EODB online application has made the process electronic. The buyer rarely files alone; an empanelled Architect or Licensed Building Surveyor submits on your behalf. Keep the deed, mutation certificate, KMC NOC, latest tax receipt and Mouza map ready in PDF.

Online method (recommended)

Open the KMC building portal Go to kmcgov

in and click Building Sanction. Open the EoDB Building Permit Dashboard.

Without an empanelled professional, the portal will not accept your file; appoint one first.

File the Common Application Form

The Architect or LBS submits the Common Application Form along with the proposed plan, structural design, geo-technical report and concurrence of the empanelled Structural Engineer

Pay fees and respond to defects Fees are paid electronically as per the KMC Building Rules, 2009 schedule

The Borough Executive Engineer issues an electronic requisition listing every defect at one go; the Architect replies in the same form.

Track plan status Use Plan Proposal Status Search on kmcgov

in to check stage daily. Section 393A files clear within 30 days; standard tracks take longer.

After sanction, file the Completion-cum-Occupancy notice through the portal as soon as the building is finished.

Offline method (Sub-Registrar Office)

Visit the Borough Building Department Walk into the borough office that handles your premises

Useful when the system rejects an upload or for older legacy files.

Submit hard-copy set Hand over the Common Application Form, signed plans, structural concurrence and ID copy

Get a stamped receipt.

Pay the fee Pay the sanction fee at the cash counter as per the schedule

Get a paid challan.

Address site inspection The Borough Executive Engineer conducts a joint site inspection before sanction is signed

Cooperate, the inspector checks setback, height and abutting road.

Keep the original deed and mutation order on site for the inspector to verify.

What Does the Sanctioned Plan Contain in Kolkata?

The sanctioned plan is a drawing-plus-order set; read every field and every drawing line before relying on it.

Field	What it means	What to check
Premises Number, Ward and Borough	Identifies the exact property the sanction covers	Match these with your deed, KMC NOC, and tax bill
Sanction Order Number and Date	Unique KMC reference and effective date	Cross-check on the Plan Proposal Status Search on kmcgov.in
Plan Type	Section 393A (LBS / Architect track) or standard track	A 393A plan only covers up to G+3; larger structures require the standard track
Floor-Wise Layout	Each floor’s plan, area, and use	Tally exactly with the actual built floor; note every deviation
Height and Setbacks	Total height, front, rear, and side setbacks	Compare with the minimums under the West Bengal Building Rules, 2009
Parking and Lift Well	Mandatory parking spaces and lift core	Missing parking is a common compounding issue
Empanelled Professional	Architect, LBS, Structural Engineer signatures	Confirm the names match the KMC empanelment list

Good sign: A clean sanctioned plan shows the right Premises and Ward, your seller as owner, every floor matching the building, all setbacks satisfied, and signatures of every empanelled professional.

Common Issues With the Sanctioned Plan in Kolkata

The sanctioned plan is a drawing-plus-order set; read every field and every drawing line before relying on it.

Extra floor on the ground

Plan shows G+3, building has G+4. The top floor is unauthorised.

Fix: Ask the seller to apply for regularisation under prevailing KMC rules; without it, walk away.

Setback encroachment

The plan shows a 4 ft side setback; the wall sits 1 ft inside.

Fix: Demand a written deviation regularisation order from KMC before signing the deed.

Parking missing on ground

Plan shows mandatory parking spaces; the seller has converted them into shops or storage.

Fix: Walk away unless KMC issues a Completion Certificate KMC approves with the conversion legalised.

Section 393A misuse

Plan filed under Section 393A KMC fast track even though height exceeds 41 ft. The sanction is invalid and demolition risk is real.

Fix: Refuse the property; only a fresh standard-track sanction can fix it.

Completion Certificate missing

Plan exists, but the Completion Certificate has not been issued. The property is technically occupied without a CC.

Fix: Insist on the CC before paying balance; the bank will ask for it anyway.

Plan in someone else's name

Sanction sits in a previous owner's or developer's name.

Fix: Insist on a name endorsement or fresh sanction in the seller's name before registration.

Why the Sanctioned Plan Matters for Land Buyers in Kolkata

The deed proves you bought the structure; the sanctioned plan proves the structure is legal in the first place.

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Legality of every floor Each floor of a building has standing only if the sanctioned plan covers it

An extra floor or a misused parking bay turns part of your purchase into a demolition liability that cannot be insured.

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Verify plan matches the actual building The state warning is direct: verify the plan matches the actual building

KMC's 2025 amendments under Section 393A make the Architect and the Municipal Commissioner jointly responsible, but the financial loss in any deviation still falls on the buyer.

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Bank loan and resale Every nationalised bank in Kolkata asks for the sanctioned plan and Completion Certificate before sanctioning a home loan

Future resale also fails without it. Without the plan, your flat is paper, not property.

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Kolkata-specific Section 393A track West Bengal building rules 2009, amended in 2025, allow Architects and LBS to sanction G+3 buildings under Section 393A

This Kolkata-specific fast lane changes who you sue if construction deviates: the empanelled professional, not the borough engineer.

Red flag: If the seller offers a stamped photocopy of the plan but refuses to pull live status on kmcgov.in Plan Proposal Status Search, walk away. Real sanctions show up online; forged paper sets do not.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a KMC building plan sanction in Kolkata?

Appoint an empanelled Architect or Licensed Building Surveyor. They file the Common Application Form on kmcgov.in with structural and geo-technical concurrence, pay fees electronically, and respond to KMC defects until sanction.

How long does KMC take to sanction a plan?

Under Section 393A of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980, residential buildings up to roughly G+3 are sanctioned within 30 days. Standard track files for larger buildings take longer through the Borough Building Department.

Can architects sanction buildings up to four floors?

Yes. Under Section 393A, KMC allows Architects and Licensed Building Surveyors to sanction residential buildings up to G+3, around 41 feet in height. Beyond this, the standard borough scrutiny track applies in full.

How do I check building plan status on kmcgov.in?

Open kmcgov.in, click Building Sanction, then Plan Proposal Status Search. Enter your case number or premises details. The screen lists current stage, defects raised and the empanelled professional handling.

Is the Completion Certificate same as the sanctioned plan?

No. The sanctioned plan is the pre-construction approval. The Completion Certificate KMC issues is the post-construction sign-off after a joint site inspection, confirming the building was raised in accordance with the sanctioned plan.

What happens if construction deviates from the plan?

KMC can demolish unauthorised parts and act against the empanelled Architect or LBS. Buyers must insist on a deviation regularisation order before purchase; otherwise, the demolition risk transfers with the deed.

Do panchayat areas in West Bengal also need a sanctioned plan?

Yes. Outside KMC limits, the Gram Panchayat or Municipality issues the sanction under West Bengal Building Rules 2009 with state-specific schedules. The principle is identical: build only after the plan is sanctioned.

Is a stamped paper copy of the plan enough proof?

No. Always confirm the sanction live on kmcgov.in Plan Proposal Status Search. Forged paper sets are a known fraud pattern. The portal entry and order number are the only verifiable proof.