What Does GCC Approve?
The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body for Chennai city. For construction within its limits, the building permit — the sanction to actually construct — runs through the corporation. Ordinary residential buildings are typically handled here, while larger or special categories also involve CMDA planning permission.
Our GCC Services
- Building plan approval — permits for new construction, extensions and alterations.
- Layout approval — approval for plotted developments within corporation limits.
- Sub-division approval — legally splitting one property into parts.
- Completion certificate — certification that construction matches the sanctioned plan.
- Property tax assessment — getting the new construction assessed after completion.
- Professional registration — registrations required to practise with GCC.
After the Building Is Up
Approval doesn't end at the permit. The completion certificate confirms you built what was sanctioned — it matters for water, sewer and power connections and for banks. Property tax assessment then puts the new construction on the corporation's records. We handle both, so the project is genuinely closed, not just built.
Common GCC Issues We Resolve
- Applications returned for incomplete documents or unclear title.
- Plans needing rework to meet setback and coverage rules.
- Completion certificates delayed because construction deviated from the sanctioned plan.
- Old properties with no assessment or mismatched records.
Approval requirements, categories and procedures depend on your specific property and the rules in force with the applicable authority. Treat this guide as orientation, not a legal opinion — we confirm the exact position for your project during the feasibility check.