Friday 31 October 2014




Prohibition of Use of High Volume Sound Systems in Hyderabad City including DJs 

to control the use of High Volume Sound Emitting Systems including DJs in places of Public gatherings including processions, the following were prohibited within Hyderabad City:

·         Use of High Volume Sound Systems including DJs emanating sound levels beyond permissible limits in places of Public Gatherings including Processions.

·         Providing on Rent or otherwise High Volume Sound Systems including DJs emanating noise levels beyond permissible limits for their use in places of Public Gatherings, Processions etc.,

          In order to bring it to the notice of all the persons/establishments concerned, the SHOs should serve notices on (i) all DJ system lenders (ii) managements of function halls (iii) regular organizers of functions etc., about the sound restrictions based on notification issued by this office. 

          Similarly, all managements of all function halls , hotels etc., where functions are held regularly must be served notices to make necessary structural arrangements for sound Proof systems so as to ensure that the sounds do not go beyond their premises and disturb the neighbors.

          All the SHOs are also instructed to hold meetings of all such groups and educate the consequences of violation of norms in this regard failing which their function halls shall be aced against as per Law.
          All Sector SIs and SHOs shall enforce this norm strictly w.e.f.                            1st November, 2014.
                                                                                                    Sd/-
                                                                                     Commissioner of Police,
                                                                                          Hyderabad City.


Prohibiting Consumption of Liquor in Public Places 
in the City of Hyderabad

 NOTIFICATION

        WHEREAS, reports have been received indicating that consumption of liquor in public places has become rampant and unhindered in several areas of the City of Hyderabad, resulting in to a menace to the common members of the public, especially women and children in particular.

AND WHEREAS, such reports have been indicating that, persons consuming liquor in public places have been exhibiting abrasive unruly and indecent behavior on the streets of Hyderabad City towards law abiding citizens especially women and children in particular endangering their modesty and safety in addition to causing disturbance to public tranquility resulting in annoyance and obstruction to road users in general and women and children in particular.

WHEREAS, such unruly and indecent behavior has been instilling a sense of fear psychosis in law abiding citizens, especially women and children resulting in restriction of their free movement on the streets of Hyderabad, thereby affecting public safety at large and safety and security of women and children in particular.

AND WHEREAS, it is considered necessary to take speedy measures in this regard to prevent danger to human life and safety and security of women and children or for preventing any affray and disturbance of public tranquility.

Now, therefore, in excise of the powers conferred upon me under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code 1973, I, M.MAHENDAR REDDY IPS., Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, do herby make this written order and notify the same to the General Public prohibiting Consumption of liquor in public places in the City of Hyderabad.

        This order is published for the information of public through the media and through the public address system in the areas affected with drunkenness in public places.

This order shall come into force from 0600 hours on 02.11.2014 and shall remain in force for a period of one week i.e. upto 0600 hours on                 08.11.2014 (both days inclusive) unless withdrawn earlier.

Any person violating this order shall be liable for punishment under Section 188 of the Indian Penal code and as per the provisions of Hyderabad City Police Act, 1348 Fasli.


                  Sd/-
(M.MAHENDAR REDDY, IPS)
Commissioner of Police
Hyderabad City

Thursday 30 October 2014

  Checklist to Purchase Flat or Commercial space



Call for original property documents. The non-availability of such documents should be taken as a red signal. It could mean that the title of the seller is not clear and there could be a lien, mortgage or other encumbrance on the property.
Any Complaints ? Please Contact
  Your Local Police Station  
or
Ask for photocopies of all link documents of title deed related to the property to be purchased. A legal opinion through a good standing advocate is advisable.
Check up previous encumbrances and loans, if any on the property must be cleared before completion of purchase of the property. The title of the Vendor to the property must be clear and marketable.
Check for approved layout plan and approved building plan with number of floors. Usually builder comes up with excuse that he is permitted to construct as many floor as he required so far as he use permitted FSI limits.
Check the building bye-laws in that area to verify any issue with setback, side setback, height, etc.
Confirm transfer fees, stamp duty and registration charges to be paid on purchase of the property as well as outgoing to be paid for the property i.e. property tax, water and electricity charges, society charges, maintenance charges.
The original sale agreement should have the municipal approved plan of the flat, carpet area with the area of the balconies shown separately, price of the property including the proportionate price of common area and facilities shown separately and intervals at which installments may be paid.
Check if proper stamp duty has been paid.
If the property is in a co-operative society, examine the original share certificate. It mentions the latest owner’s name.
Obtaining a society’s NOC may not be mandatory under the new Model Bye-laws of the co-operative Housing Society, but it advisable as it offers clarity about the title of the property, pending society dues, property disputes and hypothecation, if any.
Check up whether the builder has mortgaged the land in any bank to avoid attachment at later date.
An income tax clearance certificate would ensure that the seller has discharged his income tax liabilities to avoid attachment of the property.
Getting a home loan sanctioned ensures that the documents are in place as banks or institutions conduct due diligence before disbursing loans.
Ensure payment and discharge of encumbrances that are to be cleared before purchase.
Obtain physical delivery of the property and of the title deeds.
Complete the transaction of sale by executing and registering the deed. An unregistered sale agreement has no validity in court of law.
Reputation of the builder or seller. Check around with local sources to find out more of the builders reputation.
Get a good idea of the costs of various components like price, stamp duty, registration charges, transfer fees, monthly outgoings, society charges & costs of utilities. These are not immediately available, but should be factored in to the total cost.
Facilities. Adequate water, electricity and other utilities should be an important factor.
If you believe in beliefs such as Vaastu, get consultation done before buying the property.
If you are buying property on loan, get insurance so that in case of your fatality, your family can clear the outstanding loan.
Ask for the NOC’s of the concerned departments from builder.
Fire Services Department in case of high rise buildings.
Traffic Police Department, Hyderabad City for Multi storied complex having both residential and commercial housing facility.
Check up with area APTRANSCO office whether the building was sanctioned electricity supply
Any building in the vicinity of Airport contact IAAI for clearance as multistoried complexes are not allowed with in the vicinity.
If the building is close to Railway Track, contact concerned Railway authorities about the ownership or otherwise.
Contact GHMC / HMW& SB for drainage, water supply, commencement certificate.



Checklist to Purchase Land or Plots
Request for the documents in originals only for verification.
Verify ownership from GHMC or S.R.O by your self or by legal council and make local enquiries
Keep a look on signatures in all documents. You can ask for fingerprints along with the signatures.
Check the power of attorney, if the seller has actually the right to sell the property. If possible contact person giving the Power of attorney and ascertain whether he has given power of attorney or nor. Also check up whether he has given GPA to any other person earlier.
Check designated land use of the property from MRO office as to whether the said land is Assigned land, Bhoodan Land, Agricultural lands, Inam lands.
Check up for clear title from MRO Office, collect copies of :-
Pahani copy since 1956
1954-56 Kasara
Proceedings of patta passbook.
Check if the property is free from any and all types of encroachments.
Check of property has been mortgaged or if any case filed in court. Check up with records of MRO office and Sub Registrar office concerned.
Check if all due payments has been paid to ULC, SRO, APTRANSCO and HMWS&SB
For land in Dispute or in legal litigation –approach “Bailiff” of concerned court or “Arbitrator” appointed by Hon’ble High Court.
Pay applicable stamp duty in full.
Obtain physical delivery of the property and of the title deeds.