Sale permission is required from different Government Authorities owning the leasehold land, when the owner (lessee) of a property unit chooses to sell his / her property to a potential buyer. Without obtaining sale permission from the concerned authorities, registration of sale deed wouldn’t be possible.
The process of obtaining sale permission from Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) in Dhaka for transferring a leasehold property typically involves the following steps:
1. Application Submission
The first step is to submit an application for sale permission to the relevant RAJUK office together with the necessary documents. The Application form can normally be obtained from the RAJUK Office or website. The application shall include property details, mode of transfer, and necessary documents such as recent passport-sized photos, identification documents (NID/Passport/Birth Certificate), TIN certificates with up-to-date tax returns, and relevant property documents.
2. Hajira (Physical Appearance)
Following application submission, both parties will get notification to bring original documentation to the RAJUK office on a designated day for verification. Both parties must physically be present for this phase, called “Hajira,” and representatives are not allowed to sign on their behalf.
3. Inspection
Following Hajira (Physical Appearance), the RAJUK inspector will visit the property to confirm that it complies with approved plans and regulations. Unauthorized changes or deviations could lead to the application being rejected.
4. Approval Process
The application moves through multiple approval stages, including the Assistant Director, Director of Estate, and Member of Estate, if the inspection is deemed satisfactory.
5. Notification of Fee Payment
A notice outlining the transfer and documentation fees, as well as any applicable VAT, will be sent by RAJUK upon approval. Usually, applicants have one month to use the approved bank channels to pay these fees. The application may be rejected if payment is not made within the allotted period.
6. Sale Permission Issuance
RAJUK shall provide the sale approval letter, approving the property transfer, following fee payment and receipt submission to the estate officer. To help with deed registration, a copy of this letter is also forwarded to the appropriate Sub-Registrar.