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Rainwater harvesting rules in Tripura

Under Tripura's building rules, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for new buildings with a plinth area over 300 sq m and for all group housing. The current Tripura Building Rules, 2017 (amended up to 2025) still have a rule on rainwater harvesting (Rule 110), but its exact thresholds could not be read.

Note: The 300 sq m threshold is from the 2004 rules and has not been checked against Rule 110 of the 2017 rules.

Mandatoryfor new buildings
new buildings with plinth area over 300 sq m; all group housingwhere the rule starts
Tripura Building Rules, 2004; now Tripura Building Rules, 2017, Rule 110the rule

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Applies toresidential, group housing, commercial

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Frequently asked questions

Is rainwater harvesting mandatory in Tripura?

Under Tripura's building rules, rainwater harvesting is mandatory for new buildings with a plinth area over 300 sq m and for all group housing. The current Tripura Building Rules, 2017 (amended up to 2025) still have a rule on rainwater harvesting (Rule 110), but its exact thresholds could not be read.

Which buildings need rainwater harvesting in Tripura?

new buildings with plinth area over 300 sq m; all group housing: residential, group housing, commercial.

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