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Rainwater harvesting rules in Madhya Pradesh

In Madhya Pradesh, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for all building types on plots over 140 sq m under the MP Bhumi Vikas Rules. Cities such as Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior also offer property tax rebates for installing it. Gwalior has fined non-compliant owners.

Note: The city rebates and penalties date from 2004-2006 and may be outdated.

Mandatoryfor new buildings
plots over 140 sq mwhere the rule starts
Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules, 2012 (earlier Bhumi Vikas Niyam 1984, Rule 78(4))the rule

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What the rule says

Applies toresidential, commercial, group housing, government
If you don'tGwalior: Rs 7,000 for non-compliance (2006 order)
Rebates and subsidies6% property tax rebate in Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior (older CSE data)

City rules in Madhya Pradesh

Indore

6% property tax rebate for RWH. An older city rule covered new buildings of 250 sq m and above.

Gwalior

Order of 27 Jan 2006: buildings over 250 sq m; Rs 7,000 penalty; 6% property tax rebate in the year of completion.

Jabalpur

New buildings of 250 sq m and above from 1 Apr 2005; 6% property tax rebate.

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Madhya Pradesh?

In Madhya Pradesh, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for all building types on plots over 140 sq m under the MP Bhumi Vikas Rules. Cities such as Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior also offer property tax rebates for installing it. Gwalior has fined non-compliant owners.

Which buildings need rainwater harvesting in Madhya Pradesh?

plots over 140 sq m: residential, commercial, group housing, government.

What is the penalty for not having rainwater harvesting in Madhya Pradesh?

Gwalior: Rs 7,000 for non-compliance (2006 order)

Is there a subsidy or rebate for rainwater harvesting in Madhya Pradesh?

6% property tax rebate in Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior (older CSE data)

What are the rainwater harvesting rules in Indore?

6% property tax rebate for RWH. An older city rule covered new buildings of 250 sq m and above.

What are the rainwater harvesting rules in Gwalior?

Order of 27 Jan 2006: buildings over 250 sq m; Rs 7,000 penalty; 6% property tax rebate in the year of completion.

What are the rainwater harvesting rules in Jabalpur?

New buildings of 250 sq m and above from 1 Apr 2005; 6% property tax rebate.

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