Is possession valid without occupation certificate

M A Kanur
Since 23 years 45 members staying with out oc and builder is not known where is he live or dead please suggest

Reply by LawRato
No, possession of a property without an occupation certificate is not valid, even if the whereabouts of the builder are not known.
An occupation certificate is a legal document issued by the local municipal authority or the concerned government agency certifying that the building is completed as per the approved plans and is fit for occupation. Without an occupation certificate, the building is considered to be illegal and its possession is not considered to be valid under the law. In the absence of an occupation certificate, the buyer of the property cannot claim possession and occupation of the property. Any possession taken by the buyer without an occupation certificate may be deemed illegal and may not be protected under the law.
If the whereabouts of the builder is not known, the buyer may take legal recourse to seek redressal of their grievances. This may include filing a complaint with the concerned authorities or approaching a court of law to seek appropriate relief such as filing a criminal complaint against the builder for cheating or fraud, or a civil suit for specific performance of the contract, seeking the builder to fulfill their obligation to provide the occupation certificate.