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Rainwater harvesting rules in Chandigarh

In Chandigarh, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for existing and new buildings on residential plots of one kanal (about 500 sq yd) and above, industrial plots above one kanal, and group housing, hotels, malls, institutions and similar sites. In June 2024 the UT administration told owners to build or repair RWH systems by 15 July 2024 under the Chandigarh Building Rules (Urban), 2017. Buildings without a working system face action under the Chandigarh Estate Rules, 2007.

Note: The source gives no sq m figure. A kanal is traditionally about 500 sq yd (418 sq m); that conversion is not from the source.

Mandatoryfor new buildings

residential plots of one kanal and above; industrial plots above one kanalwhere the rule starts

Chandigarh Building Rules (Urban), 2017 (earlier UT order of 2008)the rule

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What the rule says

Applies to	residential, group housing, commercial, institutional, industrial
If you don't	Non-compliant buildings face action under the Chandigarh Estate Rules, 2007 (no fine amount stated).

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Chandigarh?

Which buildings need rainwater harvesting in Chandigarh?

residential plots of one kanal and above; industrial plots above one kanal: residential, group housing, commercial, institutional, industrial.

What is the penalty for not having rainwater harvesting in Chandigarh?

Non-compliant buildings face action under the Chandigarh Estate Rules, 2007 (no fine amount stated).