Registering Property in Pakistan, Peshawar

BUILDING A WAREHOUSE
Data as of: January 2006
City: Peshawar

Registration Requirements:
Procedure 1Obtain letter from concerned authority confirming the land title
Time to complete:15 days
Cost to complete:PKR 250
Comment:BuildCo must produce all title documents relating to the plot(s) which confirm the right of BuildCo to undertake construction on the plots.
Procedure 2Obtain no objection certificate from Environmental Protection Agency
Time to complete:45 days
Cost to complete:PKR 10,000
Comment:BuildCo is required to submit an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the prescribed form, for review and approval of the Director-General, Environment Protection Agency (EPA), NWFP, Old Court Building, Khyber Road, Peshawar. The proforma typically inc
Procedure 3Receive inspection from EPA
Time to complete:1 day
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 4Obtain approval of site plan
Time to complete:30 days
Cost to complete:PKR 70,000 (PKR 5 scrutiny fee per square foot)
Comment:BuildCo must submit to the Building Control Agency on the prescribed form, an application seeking permission to undertake the construction work. The application will be accompanied by four signed copies of following documents prepared by a registered arch
Procedure 5Receive site inspection
Time to complete:1 day
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 6Receive site inspection
Time to complete:1 day
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 7Request electricity connection
Time to complete:35 days
Cost to complete:PKR 174,800
Comment:An application in the prescribed form shall be submitted to the local office of the Peshawar Electric Supply Company Limited (“PESCO”) along with the following documents: (i) An attested copy of the applicant’s National Identity Card (NIC). (ii) Attested
Procedure 8Receive electricity inspection
Time to complete:3 days
Cost to complete:PKR 6,800
Comment:In case of a load in excess of 5 kw, an inspection should be conducted by a private licensed contractor, and his report must then be submitted to PESCO by the applicant.
Procedure 9Request telephone connection
Time to complete:10 days
Cost to complete:PKR 3,050
Comment:Connection time subject to availability
Procedure 10Request water and sewage connection
Time to complete:10 days
Cost to complete:PKR 6,000
Comment:BuildCo will file an application on a prescribed form addressed to Deputy Director (Water & Sanitation) of CD&MD/ TMA (Works and Services Department) for sewage connection. The following document should be appended with the application: (i) An attested co
Procedure 11Apply for completion certificate and request final inspection
Time to complete:10 days
Cost to complete:no charge
Comment:Within thirty days of completion of construction BuildCo will file an application with the Building Control Agency of CD&MD/ TMO (W&S) for issuance of the Completion Certificate on a prescribed form. The Building Inspector will inspect the building to con
Procedure 12Receive final inspection
Time to complete:1 day
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 13Receive completion certificate from Tehsil municipal officer
Time to complete:1 day
Cost to complete:no charge
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