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Rainwater harvesting rules in Rajasthan

Rainwater harvesting is compulsory in all Rajasthan municipal areas for plots over 300 sq m under the 2010 amendment to the Municipalities Act, and a completion certificate is needed before occupancy. Jaipur's 2020 building bye-laws also require plot owners to build RWH structures. RIICO industrial plots of 500 sq m and above must build RWH, with annual penalties for delay.

Mandatoryfor new buildings
plots over 300 sq m (municipal areas)where the rule starts
Rajasthan Municipalities (Amendment) Act, 2010 (earlier LSG Dept letter of 16 Jan 2006); Jaipur Building Bye-laws, 2020 (reg. 10.11 / 21.7)the rule

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What the rule says

Applies toresidential, commercial, industrial, public buildings
If you don'tOlder rule: water connection can be cut if the RWH completion certificate isn't submitted to PHED. RIICO industrial plots: Rs 25,000/yr (500-2,000 sq m) or Rs 50,000/yr (above 2,000 sq m) for delay.

City rules in Rajasthan

Jaipur

Jaipur Building Bye-laws 2020 require each plot owner to build RWH structures, and the local body may levy an annual maintenance fee.

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Rules change and cities add their own. Check with your municipal body or development authority before you build.

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Rajasthan?

Rainwater harvesting is compulsory in all Rajasthan municipal areas for plots over 300 sq m under the 2010 amendment to the Municipalities Act, and a completion certificate is needed before occupancy. Jaipur's 2020 building bye-laws also require plot owners to build RWH structures. RIICO industrial plots of 500 sq m and above must build RWH, with annual penalties for delay.

Which buildings need rainwater harvesting in Rajasthan?

plots over 300 sq m (municipal areas): residential, commercial, industrial, public buildings.

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

Older rule: water connection can be cut if the RWH completion certificate isn't submitted to PHED. RIICO industrial plots: Rs 25,000/yr (500-2,000 sq m) or Rs 50,000/yr (above 2,000 sq m) for delay.

What are the rainwater harvesting rules in Jaipur?

Jaipur Building Bye-laws 2020 require each plot owner to build RWH structures, and the local body may levy an annual maintenance fee.

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