Una, July 18- If you are planning to buy the basement of a building in Una Municipal Corporation area, then wait a bit...and first do a thorough investigation carefully. It may happen that the property being sold to you is recorded as a parking space in the approved map of the Municipal Corporation. In such a situation, not only your deposited capital may be at risk, but you will also not be able to get connections for electricity, water and other basic services.
Municipal Corporation Una Commissioner and Additional Deputy Commissioner Mahendra Pal Gurjar said that some such cases have come to light where the sellers are deliberately trying to sell the basement approved for parking as a flat or shop. This is completely illegal and such deals can put the buyer in serious legal and practical troubles.

*Be cautious of illegal sale of public places*
Mr Gurjar said that not only basements, but attempts have also been made to sell public land like 'surrender area', 'set apart area' and 'open parking space' illegally. This is a blatant violation of rules, which can cause not only financial loss to the citizens in future but can also put them in legal troubles.

*Buy only after complete investigation*
He said that the Municipal Corporation is taking strict action on such fraud cases, but at the same time citizens also need to be cautious. Before buying any basement or other property, it is mandatory to check with the Municipal Corporation what its actual use is.
To simplify this process, the Municipal Corporation has set up a special help desk under the supervision of SDO Ankush Rana, where interested buyers can get complete information about the approved status of the building and land. People can also contact the Corporation office on telephone number 01975-226040 for information.
It is worth noting that in many cases the approved map of the building shows that the basement is to be used only as a parking space. In such a situation, it is illegal to sell that basement as a residential or commercial property. Many sellers are deliberately selling such basements as flats or shops, while they are approved only for parking.
At the same time, attempts have also been made to illegally sell public land like 'surrender area', 'set apart area' and 'open parking space'. This is not only a violation of the rules, but can also become a big headache for the buyer in the future.

*Municipal Corporation is always ready to help the citizens*
Shri Gurjar has appealed to the citizens to get complete information about the approved map and rules before buying property. Do not fall prey to attractive prices or claims. Do a thorough investigation and in case of any doubt, contact the Municipal Corporation. The Municipal Corporation is always ready to help them.