You paid for your apartment, received your keys, and have lived in your home for ten years. But did you know that in thousands of Indian societies, the developer still legally owns the ground beneath your building? Without Deemed Conveyance, your ownership is incomplete.
Why Developers Refuse to Transfer Land Conveyance
Under state laws like the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA), developers are legally required to convey the land title and execute a registered deed transferring the property to the cooperative society within four months of society formation.
Builders intentionally stall conveyance for decades to exploit future Floor Space Index (FSI) benefits, construct unauthorized additional towers on remaining open lawns, or demand huge ransoms when the aging building eventually requires redevelopment.
The Unilateral Deemed Conveyance Process
If the builder is uncooperative, untraceable, or demands extortionate fees, the society can bypass the builder entirely by applying for Unilateral Deemed Conveyance before the Competent Authority (District Deputy Registrar):
- Collect property card, municipal sanctioned plans, OC, and list of all flat agreements.
- File the Deemed Conveyance application with the Competent Authority.
- The Authority issues public notices and summons the builder for hearings.
- Upon verification, the Authority issues a legal Deemed Conveyance Order, authorizing the Sub-Registrar to execute the conveyance deed in favor of the society without the builder’s signature.
Common questions
Can an old society undergo structural redevelopment without conveyance?
No. Municipal authorities and financial institutions refuse to sanction redevelopment plans or project loans unless the housing society possesses clear, registered title ownership of the underlying land.
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