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Is rainwater harvesting mandatory for your building in Puducherry?

Mandatory for all new buildings (no size threshold found). Answer a few questions about your plot to see whether it applies to you.

Common buildings in Puducherry

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	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	Mandatory

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

The rule in Puducherry

Under a 2010 amendment to the Puducherry Building Bye-Laws and Zoning Regulations, rainwater harvesting is compulsory for new residential and commercial buildings and for educational and health institutions. Official replies also list office, public and industrial buildings. Building approval depends on RWH being shown in the design.

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Rainwater harvesting cost in Puducherry

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Puducherry?

Mandatory for all new buildings (no size threshold found). Under a 2010 amendment to the Puducherry Building Bye-Laws and Zoning Regulations, rainwater harvesting is compulsory for new residential and commercial buildings and for educational and health institutions. Official replies also list office, public and industrial buildings. Building approval depends on RWH being shown in the design.

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

Yes, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for your building. Puducherry Building Bye-Laws and Zoning Regulations, 1972, amended by notification/GO of 19 Mar 2010 covers every new house in Puducherry, whatever its size.

How do I check if my building in Puducherry 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 Puducherry's rule, Puducherry Building Bye-Laws and Zoning Regulations, 1972, amended by notification/GO of 19 Mar 2010, and tells you whether it applies and why.