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Is rainwater harvesting mandatory for your building in Manipur?

Mandatory for plots of 100 sq m and above (existing and new buildings). Answer a few questions about your plot to see whether it applies to you.

Common buildings in Manipur

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

Building	Answer
House on a 100 sq yd (gaj) plot	Not mandatory
House on a 200 sq yd plot	Mandatory
House on a 300 sq yd plot	Mandatory
Villa on a 500 sq yd plot	Mandatory
Apartment block on 1,500 m²	Mandatory
Shop or office on 400 m²	Mandatory
School on 4,000 m²	Mandatory
Factory on 10,000 m²	Check locally

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

The rule in Manipur

Under the Model Manipur Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2024, rainwater harvesting is mandatory in all existing and new buildings on plots of 100 sq m and above. Building plans must show the storm-water drainage and where rainwater is collected, in surface reservoirs or recharge wells.

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Rainwater harvesting cost in Manipur

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Manipur?

Mandatory for plots of 100 sq m and above (existing and new buildings). Under the Model Manipur Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2024, rainwater harvesting is mandatory in all existing and new buildings on plots of 100 sq m and above. Building plans must show the storm-water drainage and where rainwater is collected, in surface reservoirs or recharge wells.

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory for a 200 gaj house in Manipur?

Yes, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for your building. Model Manipur Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2024 (notified 4 Dec 2024), clause 66(a): plots of 100 sq m and above (existing and new buildings). It applies from a plot area of 100 m² or more; your plot is 167 m².

How do I check if my building in Manipur 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 Manipur's rule, Model Manipur Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2024 (notified 4 Dec 2024), clause 66(a), and tells you whether it applies and why.