Society No Objection Certificate

What is Housing society NOC?

A development authority issues a no objection certificate (NOC) to society for its development and sale of real estate. There are different timelines for getting an approved NOC in Pakistan. For individual residential, commercial, and industrial projects, it takes about 30 working days. For housing societies and mega-real estate projects in Pakistan, the relevant development authorities and metropolitan corporations take about 60 to 75 working days to approve the no objection certificate (NOC).

With a No Objection Certificate (NOC), a housing society or real estate can process any transaction related to the sale of plots or the development of infrastructure. Different levels and types of no objection certificates (NOC) are obtained for approval by a housing society. Investors and developers must know "How to get a NOC for Society?" You can find details about the no objection certificate (NOC) by visiting the official website of Xtremes Marketing. You can also connect with one of our sales representatives to learn more about the NOC of a Housing Society in Pakistan.

However, there are several documents required to get a NOC for Society. The rest of the details and technicalities are explained below:

What is a No Objection Certificate (NOC)?

A no objection certificate (NOC) is a unique and authentic document issued by specific government authorities to a different society and other real estate schemes.

Who can Issue an NOC? 

As per the Law of Pakistan, only a few authorities can offer a valid NOC for development, approval, and business in the real estate industry of Pakistan. One of the most common and essential no objection certificates (NOC) is the approval of a society master planning issued by the regional development authorities (CDA/RDA/PDA/LDA/SBCA etc.). In some mega-cities, there is a layout planning (LOP) that the development authorities must approve.

The housing society or other real estate developers submit all its master plans, town planning designs, and other infrastructure plans to the government authorities. An official from these development authorities or TMA pays a site visit and analyzes all the submitted documents per the highlighted standards. An approved no-objection certificate (NOC) is issued upon processing all the documents. In other cases, the developers or owners of the society are requested to make the changes or improvements, until which they can only process sales of plots or site development.

While locally developed societies or real estate schemes can obtain a no objection certificate (NOC) from the local Tehsil Municipal Committee (TMA).

Types of No Objection Certificates (NOC) 

Here are the different types and levels of no objection certificates (NOC) issued for approval of a society and real estate schemes: 

• No Objection Certificate from Tehsil Municipal Committee (TMA)
• No Objection Certificate from Court or Administrator
• No Objection Certificate from Landlord
• No Objection Certificate from Development Authorities i.e. CDA or PDA etc.

No Objection Certificate from Tehsil Municipal Committee (TMA)

Locally developed societies such as those under development in Charsadda, Swat, or Mardan etc., there are Tehsil Municipal Committee (TMA) that issues the relevant no objection certificate (NOC). Every society or real estate located and under-developed in a rural area has to receive the approved no objection certificate (NOC) from the Tehsil Municipal Committee (TMA). 

No Objection Certificate from Court or Administrator

Sometimes, the court or other government administration offices issue a no objection certificate (NOC). These no objection certificates (NOC) can also be allotted to real estate available for lease for more than 4 years. 

No Objection Certificate from Landlord

For property on rent, there is a no objection certificate (NOC) issued for the property on lease or rental properties. In the case of commercial properties or real estate on rent, there is a no objection certificate (NOC) which includes the agreement details between the tenant and the Landlord.  

No Objection Certificate from Development Authorities i.e. CDA or PDA etc.

Most commonly, no objection certificates (NOC) are issued by the city's development authorities, i.e., CDA or PDA.

Depending upon the city of the private or government housing society, commercial real estate or other construction housing schemes must receive a no objection certificate (NOC) from the development authority, i.e., LDA or PDA. With an approved NOC, a housing society, commercial real estate, or other construction can complete site development, sale of plots, or even advertisement of the property. 

How to Get an NOC in Pakistan: 

Here are the steps and list of documents that come as a part of getting a no objection certificate (NOC) for a real estate or a housing society:

• Visit the website of the Survey of Pakistan.
• Connect with a department representative, and you will be further guided for the next steps.
• Then you will be directed to connect with the representative of the regional housing authority i.e. RDA, CDA, PDA, or LDA, etc.
• A society that receives its no objection certificate (NOC) has a list of information and relevant details related to the property.
• A no objection certificate (NOC) contains the buyer or seller's identity, photograph, and identity proof.
• Your citizenship status or evidence must also be attached to the no objection certificate (NOC) you receive for a society or other real estate scheme.
• There are also some cases in which the Latest revenue receipts are required to approve the no objection certificate (NOC).
• A no objection certificate (NOC) has the details related to the property owner's name
• It also includes the property address.Details related to the development authority issuing the no objection certificate (NOC).
• A no objection certificate (NOC) must have the exact date and location.
• A society or real estate which receives its approved no objection certificate (NOC) must be signed and attested by relevant officers.
• You would need the Security Clearance/ Building Living Permission or certificate / TMA's receipt/occupancy certificate for flats or apartments.
• Different affidavits and other security clearances are required to get a no objection certificate (NOC) approved for initiating real estate project development.

While you should also connect with one of our real estate sales agents in Peshawar to get more details related to the documents and other information for receiving an approved no-objection certificate (NOC). 

Documents required to get a NOC for a Housing Society:

Timelines for getting an approved NOC

 There are different timelines for getting an NOC in Pakistan. For individual residential, commercial and industrial projects it takes about 30 working days. For housing societies and mega-real estate projects in Pakistan the relevant development authorities and metropolitan corporations takes about 60 to 75 working days for the approval of the no objection certificate (NOC).

No Objection Certificate (NOC) Fees/Charges

Depending upon the scale of your real estate or construction the cost/fee for a no objection certificate (NOC) may vary from 500 to several thousand rupees (PKR). Due to fluctuations in the recent real estate market there may be some additional fees or charges added for the approval of a no objection certificate (NOC) for a society.

Importance of NOC in Real Estate 

Housing Societies, Commercial real estate, and other residential complexes must approve their masterplan, structure designs, and basic amenities from relevant government authorities. Every commercial scheme, real estate project, society, and another complex must get an approved list of NOCs from different government authorities. A list of no objection certificates (NOC) for infrastructure development and the sale of plots would offer to gain freedom from financial liabilities.

Each society and real estate project must get approval from relevant development authorities. Regional and local government authorities issue a no objection certificate (NOC). They include the tehsil municipal committees (TMA's), development authorities, i.e. CDA, RDA etc., Sui Northern Gas Pipeline (SNGPL), and national highway authority (NHA) etc. 

Validity of a NOC? 

The validity of a no objection certificate (NOC) may vary from 1 year to several decades. Which can be either cancelled or renewed by the relevant development authorities. 

Housing Society without an NOC? 

If a housing society does not receive any objection certificate (NOC), it can't sell its plots or develop its infrastructure in the community. 

 How to check for a Housing Society's NOC? 

 Investors need to know, How to check the NOC of a Society? Different housing societies across Pakistan are approved by the relevant development authorities or listed as illegal housing societies. Investors and buyers should be aware of all the scams and other fraudulent housing societies which may harm their financial resources. To make it easy for you to check the NOC status of the different housing societies across Pakistan, we have listed down the steps along with additional information given below:

Steps to Check NOC of a Society 

Here are some simple and authentic steps about "How to check the NOC of a Society?":

1st Simple Method:

Here are the lists of approved and non-approved societies given below:

Approved housing socieites by CDA
Illegal Housing Societies in Islamabad
Registered Housing Socieites in Karachi
LDA Approved Housing Schemes
SBCA Illegal Properties
RDA Approved Housing Socieites

RDA Illegal Housing Socieites
RDA Under-Process Housing Societies
PDA Approved Housing Societies 

Or, 

• Go to the regional development authority website or portal, i.e. PDA, CDA, RDA, or LDA etc.
• You will see the quick links or a simplified list of approved/illegal housing societies.
• Click on the options or link given. It will direct you to the desired list of approved or illegal housing societies under the jurisdiction of the development authority.
• While you can also connect with the regional development authorities' representatives.

FAQs

Question: How to check for a Housing Society's legal status or NOC?

Answer: To check a housing society's legal status or no objection certificate (NOC), you should visit the official website of Xtremes Marketing. Or you can also visit the official website of the relevant authorities such as CDA, RDA, PDA, LDA, or SBCA, etc.

Question: What is the importance of a NOC in the Real Estate Industry?

Answer: A no objection certificate (NOC) in the real estate industry is relevant to developing and succeeding in a housing society or real estate. Without an approved no-objection certificate (NOC), no housing society can sell plots or develop its infrastructure.Question: Who can issue a NOC for Society?Answer: There are specific and legitimate government authorities, i.e. CDA, PDA, LDA, and SBCA, etc., that can issue a legal no objection certificate (NOC). A locally governed Tehsil Municipal Committee (TMA) can give a legitimate no objection certificate (NOC) to the society or other real estate underdevelopment in the rural regions. 

Question: For how long can NOC be valid?

Answer: The validity of a no objection certificate (NOC) may vary from 1 year to several decades. Which can be either canceled or renewed by the relevant development authorities.

Question: What if a Housing Society Does not receive a NOC?

Answer: If a housing society does not receive any objection certificate (NOC), it can't sell its plots or develop its infrastructure in the community.

Question: How long does getting a NOC for Society to take?

Answer: Once all the relevant masterplans, layout plans, designs, and other technical documents related to the housing society or real estate are. Depending upon the processing of the submitted papers, the official development authorities issue a no objection certificate (NOC).

Question: Is there any NOC for Apartments or Flats?

Answer: Yes, each real estate, including apartments or flats, also needs a NOC for its development, leasing, and other functions. You can get more information by connecting with one of our expert real estate agents in Peshawar.