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Rainwater harvesting rules in Haryana

Under the Haryana Building Code, 2017, roof rainwater harvesting is required inside the plot wherever the rooftop area is 100 sq m or more. Recharge is mandatory for all building types, including group housing on plots over 500 sq m, and for common open areas such as parks and parking. DTCP has made RWH pits a condition for the occupation certificate.

Mandatoryfor new buildings
rooftop area of 100 sq m and abovewhere the rule starts
Haryana Building Code, 2017 (earlier HUDA notifications of 31 Oct 2001 and 13 Dec 2002)the rule

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What the rule says

Applies toresidential, group housing, commercial, government
If you don'tThe Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) does not issue an occupation certificate without rainwater harvesting pits.

City rules in Haryana

Gurugram / Faridabad

In CGWA-notified areas (Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ballabgarh), group housing, institutions, schools, hotels, industries and farm houses were directed to adopt rooftop RWH. CGWA also restricted new tubewells there (2001-2003 era directions).

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Haryana?

Under the Haryana Building Code, 2017, roof rainwater harvesting is required inside the plot wherever the rooftop area is 100 sq m or more. Recharge is mandatory for all building types, including group housing on plots over 500 sq m, and for common open areas such as parks and parking. DTCP has made RWH pits a condition for the occupation certificate.

Which buildings need rainwater harvesting in Haryana?

rooftop area of 100 sq m and above: residential, group housing, commercial, government.

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

The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) does not issue an occupation certificate without rainwater harvesting pits.

What are the rainwater harvesting rules in Gurugram / Faridabad?

In CGWA-notified areas (Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ballabgarh), group housing, institutions, schools, hotels, industries and farm houses were directed to adopt rooftop RWH. CGWA also restricted new tubewells there (2001-2003 era directions).

Rules in other states