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16, 2023 2539(17)
, 2.1.7 A residential house; may be used by its resident professional such
as architect, town planner, lawyer, doctor, engineer etc. for-Home
Occupation" with prior permission of the Authority on yearly
basis, provided that the overall residential character of the
building is not changed and not more than two rooms/not more
than 25% of covered area of the house is used for home
occupation. Furthermore it should not constitute, in any way,
nuisance to the neighbors' in any form as determined by the
Authority. Charges of Rs. 50,000/- per year shall be payable for
home occupation.
2.1.8 Construction may cover a block, leaving compulsory setbacks on
ground and first floors in case of dwelling houses. However, in
case of flats/ apartment buildings, Schedule -1 shall be followed.
2.2 PERMISSION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUil.,DINGS
2.2.1 Every person, who intends to carry out building works shall comply
with the provisions of these Building.Bye-Laws/Regulations.
2.2.2 No• building or structure shall be constructed nor shall. any
addition/alteration be made thereon except:-
(a) with the prior approval of the Authority, and
(b) minor internal repairs which shall be made in accordance with
the Building & Zoning Regulations or instructions, issued by
the Authority in this behalf from time to time.
2.2.3 Any construction started/carried out without prior approval of the
Authority shall be liable to be removed (partly or wholly) at the risk
and cost of the owner(s)/allottee/occupant(s) and/or imposition of
penalty as prescribed in the schedules/annexure;
2.2.4 Any construction that does not-conform to the Building & Zoning
Regulations, shall be liable to be demolished at the·risk and cost of
the owner(s)/allottee(s)/occupant(s), after giving 15 days notice.
-2.2.5 Building plan shall remain valid for a maximum period·of five (5)
years or for the construction period stipulated in the terms and
conditions of the allotment. After the expiry of the period of their
validity, revalidation, revised approval of plans shall be mandatory.
2.2.6 Provided that the building plans submitted to the Authority through
Architect in accordance with these Regulations, the Authority shall
convey intimation of approval of plans or otherwise, as the case
may be, to the allottee/owner well as to the Architect, within a
period of 10 working days from the date of submission of plan.
Otherwise written intimation regarding reasons for non approval
shall be given by the Authority within the said period.
2.2.7 Fee as prescribed in the regulations shall be paid in advance for
obtaining approval of plans.
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2.3 SUB-DMSION AND AMALGAMATION OF PLOTS/
BUILDINGS
2.3.1 In case of Amalgamation of plots the Building Bye-laws will remain
same as per Original Bye-Laws of individual plots. Amalgamation Fee
will be as under:
For Residential:
a. Upto 299 Sq. Yels. =Rs.10,000
b. 300 to 605 Sq. Yels. = Rs.50,000
c. 606 to 1000 Syds. =Rs.100,000
d. 1001 and Above = Rs.150,000
For Commercial:
a. Upto 299 Sq. Yds. =Rs.50,000
b. 300 to 605 Sq. Yds. = Rs.150,000
c. 606 to 1000 Sq. yds. = Rs.300,000
d. 1001 and Above = Rs.500,000
Four Commercial plots & Two Residential plots can be amalgamated.
Note:-
FAR/Covered Area of Residential plot shall be capped according to the
new size of the plot. Whereas in case of Commercial Plot, FAR shall be
according to original size of plot.
2.3.1 Sub-division of any plot or construction thereon shall not be
allowed without prior approval of the Authority.
2.3.2 Only one bifurcation/sub-division of plots will be allowed in respect
of plots measuring 1000 sq. yrds and above, provided each divided
portion of the plot is not less than 500 sq. yards. The sub- division
will however, be a11owed on the condition that, only one living unit
will be permitted to be constructed on each sub-divided portion.
2.3.3 Where plots have been sub-divided, the Zoning and Building
Regulations relating to FAR I permissible covered area and setbacks
of the original un-divided plots will be applicable. And thecombined
FAR I permissible covered area of both the living unitson the sub-
divided portions shall not exceed the total FAR / permissible covered
area permissible on the un-divided plot.
2.3.5 Plots, which abut on one road only, can also be sub-divided,
provided an independent road access is 'given to the rear sub-divided
portion from within the front portion. J;'he area and ownership of.
this access lane will remain with the rear plot. However, each
sub-divided portion should not be less than 500 sq. yards.
2.3.6 In old cases where approval on a_sub-divided portion has already
been given for more than two units, the approval will not be
withdrawn. However, for sub divided portions where the allottees
have not so far submitted drawings for approval, the new rules i.e.,
permission to construct one unit on each sub-divided portion, will
apply. •
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2.4 F.A.R, Ground Coverag Size, Height, Number of Storeys, Stair
Tower, Type & Nature of Development
2.4.1 Except as otherwise prescribed or permitted by the Authority the
maximum Ground Coverage, maximum Built-up Area of building on
a plot/(total FAR), the minimum Setbacks from the plot lines, the
maximum Number of Storey, the maximum Height, the Type &
Nature of Development, Size of Building and Size.of Mumty (Stair
Tower) shall be as lai4 down in Schedule-I.
Mumty (Stair Tower) may be constructed in residential houses/plots
as per Schedule-I. A small washroom and a room may be provided
within the permissible area of Mumty. Height of Mumty (Stair
Tower) may be constructed up to 10' -0" in residential hous s only.
In case of terraced houses, where Architec Structural design
conditions require, the ½ width fun.it of Mumty structure may be
relaxed up to 55% with following conditions:-
The·already allowed converted area (FAR) shall not increase at
Mumty.
Any width exceeding the 55% allowance shall be demolish able, and
will not be regularized.
Provided that the Authority may in exceptional cases due to site
conditions, circumstances and technical reasons give, -directions to
the owner/allottee of a plot to follow such deviations from the
Schedule as the Authority may consider necessary and the owner
• shall act in accordance with such directions.
2.4.1 Any excess covered area beyond the prescribed limits in Schedule-
1, shall be demolished.
2.4.2 Any d viation from any !l,lle, where possible and subject to
approval of the Authority in advance, (maximum up to five percent
5 %) shall be considered for compounding with charges provided it
does not conflict with any other regulations. •
2.5 DEMOLITION OF ATTACHED BUILDINGS ON ADJACENT
PLOT{S)
2.5.1 No building or structure or parts thereof (on adjacent / attached
building where ownership is different) shall be demolished or
• removed; except those for which prior approval of the Authority
has been obtained and;
2.5.2 Such demolition shall be carried out under the supervision of a
Enlisted Structural Engineer, after taking· all the necessary
precautions for the safety of public life and attached / surrounding
property;
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2.5.3 During the course of demolition or reconstruction of attached
structure(s), No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner(s) of
the adjacent property(s) or Bank Guarantee.
2.5.4 Following amount of Bank Guarantees of difference
categories are required.
S.No. Description · Amount of Bank
Guarantee
(Recommended)
I. Attached Residential Buildings/ Houses. l
(i) Plot up to 200 Sq. Yards.
I
I
(a) Ground Floor. Rs.150,000/- for each
attached side. -J
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(b) 1st Floor Rs.75,000/-for each
attached side.
(ii). Plot above 200 Sq. Yards.
(a) Ground Floor. Rs.300,000/-for each
attached side.
(b) 1st Floor Rs.150,0000/-for each
attached side.
2. Detached Residential Buildings /Houses.
(a) Boundary Wall . Rs.150,000/- for each side.
(b) For Car Porch Rs.150,000/- for one Car
Porch.
3. Commercial Buildings (Attached).
1. I& T Center & Class-III
Shopping Center
(a) Grotmd Floor. Rs.500,000/-
for each attached side.
(b) 1st & Subsequent Floors. Rs.250,000/-
for each Floor & each
attached side.
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S.No Description Amount of Bank
Guarantee
(Recommended)
ii. Markaz& Blue Area etc.
(a)·Ground Floor. Rs.I 00,000/- for each
attached side.
• (b) l st & Subsequent Floors Rs.500,000/- for each
Floor and each attached
side.
Following fine penalty along with provision of Indemnity Bond
shall be 'levied on the plot owners who demolish their building
without getting prior approval from the Authority.
2.5.4.1 Residential Buildings.
Plots up to 200 Sq. Yards. Rs.50,000/-
Plots 200 to 400 Square Yard. Rs.100,000/-
Plots more than 400 Square Yard. Rs.150,000/-
Commercial Buildings.
I & T Centers, Class-III Rs.250,000/-
Shopping Centers. Industrial Area,
F &VMarket.
Blue Area, Marakiz Rs.500,000/-
& Hotels I Motels.
2.5.4.2 Indemnity Bond from the owner of the plot, in which he/she will
indemnify CDA for any disputes that will rise in future due to this
demolishing work.
2.5.4.3 A certificate from the Enlisted Structural Engineer in which he
will certify that demolishing •work was carried out under his
supervision and all precautionary measures were taken in account
during demolishing and no damage was caused to the neighboring
propertyand services.
