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Is rainwater harvesting mandatory for your building in Andhra Pradesh?

Mandatory for plots of 200 sq m and above (new and existing). Answer a few questions about your plot to see whether it applies to you.

Building

Common buildings in Andhra Pradesh

The answer for typical plots, new buildings, roof taken as 70% of the plot. Use the checker for your own sizes.

BuildingAnswer
House on a 100 sq yd (gaj) plotNot mandatory
House on a 200 sq yd plotNot mandatory
House on a 300 sq yd plotMandatory
Villa on a 500 sq yd plotMandatory
Apartment block on 1,500 m²Mandatory
Shop or office on 400 m²Mandatory
School on 4,000 m²Check locally
Factory on 10,000 m²Check locally

For an existing building, tick the box in the checker: most rules are written for new buildings.

The rule in Andhra Pradesh

Under the AP Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for new and existing premises on plots of 200 sq m or more. If an owner doesn't build it, the authorities can build it and recover the cost plus a penalty. Group housing schemes must include RWH facilities.

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Andhra Pradesh?

Mandatory for plots of 200 sq m and above (new and existing). Under the AP Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for new and existing premises on plots of 200 sq m or more. If an owner doesn't build it, the authorities can build it and recover the cost plus a penalty. Group housing schemes must include RWH facilities.

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory for a 200 gaj house in Andhra Pradesh?

No, the state rule does not make it mandatory for your building. Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act (APWALTA), 2002: plots of 200 sq m and above (new and existing). It applies from a plot area of 200 m² or more; your plot is 167 m².

What is the penalty for not having rainwater harvesting in Andhra Pradesh?

Authorities can build the structure themselves and recover the cost plus a penalty (no amount given in the source).

How do I check if my building in Andhra Pradesh needs rainwater harvesting?

Enter your plot area, roof area and number of floors in the checker on this page, in square feet, square yards (gaj) or square metres. It compares them with Andhra Pradesh's rule, Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act (APWALTA), 2002, and tells you whether it applies and why.

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