Pre-Possession Inspection Checklist

Original OC issued by municipal authority

Building name, flat number match

Not partial / conditional OC

Date of OC noted — don't register without this

Original CC received

Matches approved plan

Any deviation flagged in CC?

Khata certificate / mutation entry in your name or builder's name

Khata extract provided

Property tax paid up to date — check receipt

Latest EC for the land + flat

No pending mortgage beyond what you're settling

30-year EC for resale; 13-year minimum for new

Sanctioned plan copy received

Matches what's built on ground

Revised/modified plans on record if any deviation

Draft sale deed reviewed by lawyer

Carpet area declared on papers matches actual (RERA)

Common area share defined

Stamp duty and registration fee calculated

Project RERA number displayed on site

RERA carpet area matches sale agreement

Quarterly progress reports on RERA portal

Apartment association formed or formation date given

Bye-laws draft shared

Corpus fund amount disclosed

Maintenance charges structure provided

Measured wall-to-wall excluding external walls

Excludes balcony, terrace, shaft

Within ±3% of sale agreement

Discrepancy greater than 3% is refundable under RERA

Separately measured

Matches plan

Open to sky (not enclosed)

Railing height ≥ 1000mm (NBC)

Separately measured and disclosed

Usable for washing machine + drying

Loading factor disclosed (usually 1.3–1.5)

You are paying per carpet area (RERA requirement post-2017)

Minimum 2.75m clear (NBC)

Consistent across rooms

No unexpected drops from false beams

No diagonal cracks at beam-column junctions

No cracks wider than 1mm

No cracks through RCC members

No hollow sounds (tap test)

No visible cracks

Even finish — no undulations

Plumb — no lean

No exposed reinforcement

No honeycomb in concrete

Beams level — no sagging

Columns plumb

No water seepage marks on ceiling

No efflorescence (white powdery deposits)

Slab thickness matches specification

Run moisture meter on all external walls

No damp patches visible

Corners and skirting areas dry

Ask for flood-test certificate (48-hour ponding)

No damp marks on ceiling below bathroom

Threshold hump present

Slope toward drain correct

If top floor — check ceiling for stains

Terrace accessible for inspection

Visible waterproofing layer (not just plaster)

Proper slope toward drain holes

No dampness around sink area

No staining on adjacent walls

Properly waterproofed

Drain functional

No wall damage from past leaks

No seepage marks from outside

Monsoon trial if possible

Window frame junction sealed

Coping covers parapet top

No gaps at joints

Drip moulding present on balcony edge

Adequate pressure on top floor

Both overhead and underground tank supply working

No air locks in lines

Every tap in every bathroom + kitchen + utility runs

Hot water from geyser (where fitted)

No drips when closed

Pour 10 litres in each floor trap — drains within 2 min

Kitchen sink drains quickly

WC flushes fully

No gurgling / sewer smell

Firmly bolted

Concealed cisterns don't leak

Silicone seal at floor junction

Seat covers intact

Allocated share per flat documented

Overhead + underground capacity disclosed

Booster pump operational (if provided)

Separate hot water lines where geysers are fitted

Insulation on hot water pipes

No cross-connection with cold water

CPVC / PPR for water supply — confirmed

SWR for drainage — confirmed

Brand/make matches agreement

Matches what was promised

Certificate from electrical authority

Sufficient for your planned AC / geyser load

Test every switch against mapped light/fan point

No loose fittings

No reverse polarity (use tester)

RCCB present for each sub-circuit

Trips when test button pressed

Clear labelling of circuits

Brand matches specification

Earthing resistance < 1 ohm (ask for test certificate)

All metal fixtures earthed

Geyser earthed

15A points at bedroom AC locations

15A point at bathroom for geyser

Adequate point count per room

DG backup points clearly marked on switchboard

Backup load allocated per flat disclosed

Inverter-ready wiring if promised

In every bedroom and living room

Working — confirm with cable vendor

Structured cabling disclosed

Material matches agreement (vitrified/marble/wood)

Brand matches where specified

No chipped / cracked tiles

No hollow tiles (tap test)

Consistent pattern and shade

Main door — solid wood as promised

Internal doors — material matches

Door hardware brand matches

No warping, peeling, scratches

Material matches (UPVC / aluminium / wood)

Brand confirmed (Fenesta / LG / Lingel, etc.)

Mosquito mesh where promised

Open-close-lock all functional

Granite / quartz / other as per agreement

Sink material as promised

Overhang sufficient (20-40mm)

CP fittings brand matches (Jaquar/Grohe/Kohler)

Sanitary ware brand matches (Hindware/Cera/Kohler)

Anti-skid tiles in wet areas

Tiles up to ceiling height as promised

Brand and type match (Asian/Berger/Nerolac)

Interior emulsion as promised

External weatherproof paint on external walls

Even finish, no patches

Only where promised

Material matches (gypsum / POP)

Even finish, no sagging

All promised lifts installed and operational

Capacity matches agreement

Stretcher lift for buildings > 4 floors (NBC)

Licence + inspection certificate

Fire NOC issued

Hydrants, sprinklers, alarms per plan

Emergency staircase accessible

Fire extinguishers installed

All promised amenities complete

Operational (not 'coming soon')

Fixtures match brochure

Completed as per plan

No pending civil work

Sewage treatment plant operational

Water treatment plant operational

Borewell yield disclosed

Installed where mandated by city bylaw

Certificate provided

Capacity matches specification

CCTV coverage at entry, lift lobbies, parking

Intercom to each flat functional

Gate and boundary wall complete

Parking number mentioned on sale deed (not just allotment letter)

Covered vs open parking clear

Size adequate for your car

Column positions don't block door swing

EV-ready point provided if promised

Load allocated for EV charging

MCB from your flat's meter (not common)

Scooter parking as per brochure

Storage room / mezzanine as promised

Number of slots disclosed

Not double-allocated to flat owners

Walk through with sanctioned plan in hand

Any extra wall / reduced room size documented

Any common-area encroachment flagged

All promised amenities present

Features not quietly removed (e.g., marble → vitrified)

Size of rooms not shrunk

All snags documented in writing

Timeline for rectification set (usually 30-60 days)

Retention from builder payment until cleared

Take physical handover only after satisfying inspection

Inventory of keys, remotes, documents signed

Utility meter readings recorded (water, electricity, gas)

DLP clause in agreement (5 years under RERA)

Structural defect coverage confirmed

Contact for rectification given