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Rainwater harvesting rules in Puducherry

Under a 2010 amendment to the Puducherry Building Bye-Laws and Zoning Regulations, rainwater harvesting is compulsory for new residential and commercial buildings and for educational and health institutions. Official replies also list office, public and industrial buildings. Building approval depends on RWH being shown in the design.

Mandatoryfor new buildings
all new buildings (no size threshold found)where the rule starts
Puducherry Building Bye-Laws and Zoning Regulations, 1972, amended by notification/GO of 19 Mar 2010the rule

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Applies toresidential, commercial, institutional, industrial, government

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Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Puducherry?

Under a 2010 amendment to the Puducherry Building Bye-Laws and Zoning Regulations, rainwater harvesting is compulsory for new residential and commercial buildings and for educational and health institutions. Official replies also list office, public and industrial buildings. Building approval depends on RWH being shown in the design.

Which buildings need rainwater harvesting in Puducherry?

all new buildings (no size threshold found): residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, government.

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