New Delhi. In the desire to acquire property at a low price, a large section of people invest in the projects of builders and developers only when their construction is in the initial stage or they have just been launched. From the launch of the project to its construction and possession of the houses to the project customers is a long process that undoubtedly takes many years. Real estate consultant Pradeep Mishra says that if you have also invested in a builder's project or are thinking of investing, then at regular intervals you should visit the location yourself and keep observing the progress of the project.

According to experts, this becomes even more important in such projects, especially when it comes to finishing the structure after it is completed. When the project is completed and the builder starts offering possession to the customers, what papers and documents should you check at that time? We will give you complete information about what these documents are and what is their importance.

Completion or Occupancy Certificate -
both these words mean the same thing, the only difference is that in some cities it is called Completion and in some places, it is called Occupancy Certificate. The builder gets this certificate from the local authority or development agency of the city from where he has got the map of the project approved. This document makes it clear that the project is complete. Also, the project has been constructed according to the maps submitted by the builder before the construction of the project. Along with this, the builder has no dues towards the authority. You should understand that many times, in the absence of this paper, the property is not registered in your name in the Registrar's Office.

Compliance with Building Bylaws -
Make sure to check whether the builder has followed the building bylaws or not while constructing the project. This will also be known from the completion certificate. You must know that a large part of North India is counted in seismic zone 4 which is considered to be one of the most sensitive areas in terms of earthquakes. In such a situation, also see that the structure of the buildings prepared by the builder also meets the earthquake-resistant standards. Sometimes cracks start appearing at some places in the buildings or there is damage, in that case, you can ask the builder to get it repaired before taking possession of the house.

Fire Fighting Approval:
In the last three decades, the trend of multi-story residential buildings has increased. In such a situation, with time, arrangements for water tanks, pipe arrangements in every tower, smoke detectors in the common area as well as inside the houses, fire extinguishers, etc. have become necessary to deal with fire in these buildings. After the completion of the project, the builder has to take the relevant approval from the fire department. The concerned department reviews the project and approves it after inspecting the equipment. In such a situation, before taking possession, it is also necessary to see that proper fire extinguishing arrangements have been made there.

Electricity-Water Sewerage Connection
After checking these documents, also check whether the project has a smooth supply of electricity-water and sewage connection. These are certainly the basic needs for living in any place. Many times, if there is a delay in giving possession on time in the projects, the builders tell the customers to take possession of their houses and the remaining facilities will be started in a few days. This step is taken by the builder to avoid the penalty to be paid to the customer on delay in possession. Therefore, it is wise not to take possession even by mistake until the basic facilities are available.