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Rainwater harvesting rules · sources up to 2015

Rainwater harvesting rules 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.

Note: The newest official source is from 2015. An earlier AP order (c. 2001) used a 300 sq m threshold for municipal areas and has since been superseded.

Mandatoryfor new buildings
plots of 200 sq m and above (new and existing)where the rule starts
Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Trees Act (APWALTA), 2002the rule

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Applies toresidential, group housing, commercial
If you don'tAuthorities can build the structure themselves and recover the cost plus a penalty (no amount given in the source).

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory 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.

Which buildings need rainwater harvesting in Andhra Pradesh?

plots of 200 sq m and above (new and existing): residential, group housing, commercial.

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).

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