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Rainwater harvesting rules in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, 2009 amendments to the Development Control Rules made rainwater harvesting mandatory for all buildings on 1,000 sq m or more. In Daman and Diu, the 2002 model bye-laws include recharge sump-wells, and the PWD and local bodies were told to build rooftop RWH, but there was no blanket mandate. The source data predates the 2020 merger of the two UTs.

Note: Outdated: the sources are from before the 2020 merger. A newer unified rule for the merged UT was not found.

Mandatoryfor new buildings
buildings on 1,000 sq m and above (Dadra and Nagar Haveli)where the rule starts
Dadra and Nagar Haveli Development Control Rules (amended 2009); Daman and Diu model bye-laws, 2002the rule

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Applies toresidential, commercial, government

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

In Dadra and Nagar Haveli, 2009 amendments to the Development Control Rules made rainwater harvesting mandatory for all buildings on 1,000 sq m or more. In Daman and Diu, the 2002 model bye-laws include recharge sump-wells, and the PWD and local bodies were told to build rooftop RWH, but there was no blanket mandate. The source data predates the 2020 merger of the two UTs.

Which buildings need rainwater harvesting in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

buildings on 1,000 sq m and above (Dadra and Nagar Haveli): residential, commercial, government.

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