India, April 8 -- In a significant move, the Mumbai Civic body, also known as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is expected to table a key policy framework, or amnesty scheme, on April 8, to grant occupation certificates (OCs) to thousands of housing societies in Mumbai that are yet to obtain them, sources told Hindustan Times Real Estate.

In September 2025, the Maharashtra government announced that it would issue a policy with rules and processes for housing societies to obtain an OC.

The scheme will allow the legalisation of housing societies with an OC upon payment of the applicable charges. The charges will vary based on the type, size, and extent of approval and violations. The aim is to ensure all housing societies in ...