Any Person proposing to construct a building of more than 15 meters height for commercial / business purpose, 18 meters and above height for residential purpose, and buildings of public congregation like schools, cinema halls, function halls, religious place, which are more than 500 sq. Meter in plot area or 6 meters and above in height shall apply to the Director General or any member of the service duly authorized by him in this behalf, before submission of such building plans to the authority or officer competent to approve the same under the relevant law, for the time being force, for a No Objection Certificate along with such fee as prescribed.

The Director General or any member of the service duly authorized by him in this behalf, shell within 60 days of receipt of such application, on being satisfied about the provision of fire prevention and safety measures as stipulated in the [National building code of India, as amended from time to time] or any other law for the time being in force regulating such purpose or activity, shall issue a No Objection Certificate with such condition may be considered necessary and if not satisfied, reject the same for reasons to be recorded in writing.

The following are the types of NOCs to be obtained in the following order:

• Provisional NOC
• Occupancy NOC
• Renewal of NOC