Redevelopment of a housing society is a major financial, legal, and emotional decision for residents. Experts now clearly state that before any redevelopment planning begins, a Project Management Consultant (PMC) must conduct a detailed survey of the society’s building and land. This step ensures that redevelopment is legally safe, financially viable, and technically feasible for all members involved.
🔍 Proper Assessment Before Planning
A PMC plays a critical role in evaluating the existing building structure, land ownership, legal status, and documentation. Without this assessment, redevelopment plans can face major hurdles later due to missing conveyance, unclear land titles, or legal disputes.
✨ Highlight: Survey = foundation of safe redevelopment
📐 Understanding Development Potential
The consultant must also evaluate the FSI (Floor Space Index) and TDR (Transferable Development Rights) applicable to the society land. This helps determine how much construction is legally possible and what redevelopment benefits members can realistically expect.
✨ Highlight: No false promises, only realistic planning
📊 Feasibility & Planning Stage
Based on survey data, a feasibility report is prepared, covering residential areas, amenities, parking, open spaces, and commercial possibilities. This report becomes the base document for all redevelopment decisions.
✨ Highlight: Scientific planning, not assumptions
👥 Transparent Decision-Making
The feasibility report is shared with the Managing Committee and society members, ensuring transparency and collective decision-making. This prevents confusion, misinformation, and internal conflicts.
✨ Highlight: Member trust + clarity
📑 Developer Selection Process
After feasibility approval, the PMC helps prepare tender documents, invites developers, and compares proposals professionally — ensuring the society chooses the most suitable and secure developer, not just the highest offer.
✨ Highlight: Smart choice over risky deals
🛡️ Due Diligence & Legal Safety
The PMC also supports technical and financial due diligence of developers, protecting societies from fraud, delays, and unfulfilled promises.
✨ Highlight: Safety before speed
⚖️ Conveyance & Legal Compliance
If land conveyance and occupancy certificates are missing, societies may need to apply for Deemed Conveyance through legal authorities to secure ownership rights before redevelopment.
✨ Highlight: Legal clarity = redevelopment security
🏗️ Why PMC Survey Is Crucial Before Society Redevelopment