Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Mumbai Residents Face Obstacles in Obtaining Occupancy Certificate
Residents of the Willingdon Heights building in Mumbai are having trouble getting the official permission to live in their homes, called an Occupancy Certificate (OC).
The city's government, the BMC, wants them to build a parking garage for extra cars.
This is because the building used a certain amount of space.
The residents say they don't want to pay the money, and they hope a new rule will help them.
The government wants a lot of money, which is adding to their problems.
Residents of Willingdon Heights face challenges in obtaining an Occupancy Certificate (OC).
The BMC demands a parking tower to accommodate 40 cars as a prerequisite for the OC.
Residents vacated the top floors following a Bombay High Court order.
The BMC cites the use of floor space index (FSI) as the reason for requiring more parking.
A new OC policy provides hope for residents to avoid charges and building a parking tower.
- Who
- Residents of Willingdon Heights and the BMC
- What
- A dispute over obtaining an occupancy certificate due to parking requirements.
- When
- Residents vacated top floors on August 27, awaiting resolution under a new policy.
- Where
- Tardeo, Mumbai
- Why
- The BMC requires additional parking, citing FSI regulations, before granting the OC.
- Building Name
- Willingdon Heights
- Location
- Tardeo, Mumbai
- Issue
- Occupancy Certificate (OC) requirements
- BMC Demand
- Construction of a parking tower for 40 cars
- Proposed Charges
- ₹35 crore penalty
- Existing Parking Spaces
- 49
- Number of Flats
- 62