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Rainwater harvesting rules in Andaman and Nicobar

In the Port Blair municipal area, every building on a plot larger than 100 sq m must have a rainwater harvesting structure. This comes from the Port Blair Municipal Council Building Bye-Laws (Amendment), 2018, in force from 21 Feb 2019. Rural rules notified by the Panchayat department make RWH compulsory for rural buildings too, along the same lines.

Note: The news article's year isn't printed; COVID references suggest about 2020.

Mandatoryfor new buildings
plots larger than 100 sq m (Port Blair Municipal area)where the rule starts
Port Blair Municipal Council Building Bye-Laws (Amendment), 2018 (effective 21 Feb 2019)the rule

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What the rule says

Applies toresidential, commercial, government

City rules in Andaman and Nicobar

Port Blair

RWH structures are mandatory for all buildings on plots above 100 sq m. Building plans are checked for RWH by APWD, PBMC and the Rural Development/Panchayat Department.

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Andaman and Nicobar?

In the Port Blair municipal area, every building on a plot larger than 100 sq m must have a rainwater harvesting structure. This comes from the Port Blair Municipal Council Building Bye-Laws (Amendment), 2018, in force from 21 Feb 2019. Rural rules notified by the Panchayat department make RWH compulsory for rural buildings too, along the same lines.

Which buildings need rainwater harvesting in Andaman and Nicobar?

plots larger than 100 sq m (Port Blair Municipal area): residential, commercial, government.

What are the rainwater harvesting rules in Port Blair?

RWH structures are mandatory for all buildings on plots above 100 sq m. Building plans are checked for RWH by APWD, PBMC and the Rural Development/Panchayat Department.

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