How to Check GHMC or HMDA Approval of a Project in Hyderabad (2025 Guide)

How to Check GHMC or HMDA Approval of a Project in Hyderabad (2025 Guide)

Before booking a flat in Hyderabad, it’s critical to verify whether the project is approved by GHMC or HMDA. This guide shows you how to check GHMC or HMDA approvals legally, online and offline, to ensure your property is safe, legal, and investment-worthy.

🏢 What Are GHMC and HMDA?

• GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation): Approves residential buildings within core Hyderabad city limits.
• HMDA (Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority): Approves layouts and projects in the extended metropolitan area (suburbs & outskirts).

📌 Every legal apartment project in Hyderabad must be approved by either GHMC or HMDA.

✅ Why GHMC/HMDA Approval Matters

• Confirms the land is zoned for residential use
• Ensures the layout plan and building construction are legal
• Required to obtain RERA registration, OC, and Completion Certificate
• Essential for home loans, resale, and registration
• Protects you from buying in unauthorized layouts or panchayat limits

🛡️ No GHMC/HMDA approval = HIGH RISK property

🧭 How to Check GHMC or HMDA Approval – Step-by-Step

✅ Method 1: Ask the Builder for Approval Copy

A genuine builder will readily provide:

• Approval letter or file number
• Stamped/signed sanctioned layout plan
• Details like plot number, survey number, village name

📄 Check the document header:

• “Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)”
• or “Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA)”

✅ Method 2: Check on the HMDA Online Portal

🔗 https://hmda.gov.in

Steps:

1. Go to HMDA’s website
2. Navigate to “Permissions > Layout Status” or use DPMS Login
3. Search by:
   • Builder name or developer name
   • File number (provided by builder)
   • Location/survey number
4. View details of approval date, extent of land, and project name

🔎 You can also search under “Building Permissions” tab or “Online DPMS” section

✅ Method 3: Check GHMC Approval Status (For city projects)

🔗 https://dpms.ghmc.telangana.gov.in

Steps:

1. Visit GHMC DPMS site
2. Select “Public Search”
3. Enter:
   • District
   • Circle/Zone
   • File/Application No. (from builder)
4. View:
   • Building permit details
   • Approved building plan
   • Plot and flat-level info

🟢 If approved, it shows “Permit Issued” status.

✅ Method 4: Visit HMDA/GHMC Office for Physical Copy (If Needed)

If you are unsure or can’t verify online:

• Visit the GHMC town planning office or HMDA headquarters (Tarnaka)
• Provide project details and ask to view the layout and permission file
• You may need to submit a written request for a certified copy

📌 Most top builders also display GHMC/HMDA approval copies at their site office.

❗ Red Flags to Watch Out For

Red Flag	What It Means
Builder says “approval in progress”	Don’t book until full permission is granted
Panchayat approval only	May not be legal for apartment construction
No layout number or survey shown	Possible land ownership or plan issue
No file number for HMDA/District	High legal risk

📋 Sample GHMC/HMDA Approval Details to Look For

• File/Application Number (e.g., 001/DPMS/2023)
• Survey Numbers and Village/Mandal details
• Builder/Developer Name
• Extent of land (sq.yds)
• Sanctioned layout plan with stamp

✅ Compare the plan shared by the builder with the one on record.

💬 FAQs – GHMC/HMDA Project Verification

1. Is GHMC approval mandatory for city flats?
   ➡ Yes. Without it, construction is illegal.
2. Is HMDA approval enough to buy a flat in outskirts?
   ➡ Yes, but confirm that building approval also exists, not just layout approval.
3. Can I get a home loan without GHMC or HMDA approval?
   ➡ No. Banks require approved plans for loan processing.
4. What if the project only has gram panchayat approval?
   ➡ Avoid it. Such approvals are not valid for multi-floor apartments.

📞 Final Thoughts + CTA

Never skip checking GHMC or HMDA approvals — they are the foundation of a legally safe property. One document can protect your investment for a lifetime.

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• Legal Guide
• Real Estate Compliance
• Buying Guide

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