Who approves building plans in Bhubaneswar?

The Bhubaneswar Development Authority, through the Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPS - SUJOG).

Where do I pay holding tax?

With Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, through its property tax services online.

How do I find my registration office?

Use Know your SRO on the IGR Odisha portal.

City guide

Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar is in Khordha district. Deeds are registered at the district's registration offices through the IGR Odisha e-Registration system, land records are on Bhulekh under Khordha, holding (property) tax is with Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, and building plans are approved through the Bhubaneswar Development Authority's online system.

Definition

Holding tax: The property tax charged by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation on holdings in its area, assessed from its computerised holding tax records.

When you need it

Before buying a flat, house or plot in Bhubaneswar, to confirm the RoR, holding tax record, building approval and RERA status.

Steps

Check the RoR on Bhulekh (district Khordha) and the plot on Bhunaksha.
Check the holding tax record and dues with Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation.
Check the building plan approval through BDA's online building plan approval system (SUJOG).
For a new project, check Odisha RERA.
Find the benchmark value, book a slot and register at the registration office for the property's area.
Track the mutation after registration.

What you need to search

Khatiyan and plot numbers (Khordha district)
Holding number for holding tax
Building plan approval number
RERA number for new projects

How to read it

Match the plot numbers in the RoR, the holding tax record and the approved plan. The owner name in each should lead back to the seller.

Red flags

Holding tax record in a different name from the seller
No building plan approval for the structure
Project not on Odisha RERA
RoR kisam that does not allow housing

Questions

Who approves building plans in Bhubaneswar?: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority, through the Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPS - SUJOG).
Where do I pay holding tax?: With Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, through its property tax services online.
Which district do I pick on Bhulekh?: Khordha.
How do I find my registration office?: Use Know your SRO on the IGR Odisha portal.

Sources

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation

General information only, not legal advice.

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