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Is rainwater harvesting mandatory for your building in Madhya Pradesh?

Mandatory for plots over 140 sq m. Answer a few questions about your plot to see whether it applies to you.

Building

Common buildings in Madhya 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 plotMandatory
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 m²Mandatory
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 Madhya Pradesh

In Madhya Pradesh, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for all building types on plots over 140 sq m under the MP Bhumi Vikas Rules. Cities such as Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior also offer property tax rebates for installing it. Gwalior has fined non-compliant owners.

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Rainwater harvesting cost in Madhya Pradesh

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Madhya Pradesh?

Mandatory for plots over 140 sq m. In Madhya Pradesh, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for all building types on plots over 140 sq m under the MP Bhumi Vikas Rules. Cities such as Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior also offer property tax rebates for installing it. Gwalior has fined non-compliant owners.

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

Yes, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for your building. Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules, 2012 (earlier Bhumi Vikas Niyam 1984, Rule 78(4)): plots over 140 sq m. It applies from a plot area of more than 140 m²; your plot is 167 m².

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

Gwalior: Rs 7,000 for non-compliance (2006 order)

How do I check if my building in Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh's rule, Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules, 2012 (earlier Bhumi Vikas Niyam 1984, Rule 78(4)), and tells you whether it applies and why.

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