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Zone Certificate vs Property Card
Understanding the critical difference between zone certificates and property cards, and when each is required.
§ 01 Zone Certificate
A Zone Certificate is issued by the local planning authority (Municipal Corporation or Planning Authority) and certifies the zoning classification of a land parcel. It specifies whether the land falls under Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, or other designated zones as per the Development Plan.
§ 02 Property Card
The Property Card (also called City Survey Extract) is a land record document maintained by the City Survey Office for non-agricultural land within municipal limits. It is the urban equivalent of the 7/12 extract and records ownership, area, and any encumbrances on the property.
§ 03 When You Need Each
Zone Certificate: Required before any development permission application, for change of land use applications, for obtaining building permits. Property Card: Required for property registration, bank loans, encumbrance searches, and any survey work on urban non-agricultural land.
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§ FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Zone Certificate in Maharashtra?
A Zone Certificate is issued by the local planning authority and certifies a land parcel's zoning classification — Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, or another designated zone under the Development Plan.
What is the difference between a Zone Certificate and a Property Card?
A Zone Certificate confirms zoning classification for development purposes, while a Property Card (City Survey Extract) is the urban land record documenting ownership, area, and encumbrances — the urban equivalent of the 7/12 extract.
When do I need a Zone Certificate vs a Property Card?
You need a Zone Certificate before development permission, land-use change applications, or building permits. A Property Card is needed for property registration, bank loans, encumbrance searches, and survey work on urban land.
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