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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
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EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 4
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 29]
NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026/SHRAVAN 8, 1948
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th July, 2026
S.R.O. 29 (E). - The following draft of the Dagshai Cantonment Building Bye-Laws, 2026, which the
Cantonment Board proposes to issuein exercise of the powers conferred bySection 251 of the Cantonments Act,
2006 and in supersession of notification number 2385–H-36/18050 dated 30th May, 1936, except as respects
things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, is hereby published for the information of the public
likely to be affected thereby; and notice is hereby given that the said draft Bye-Laws shall be taken into
consideration on or after the expiry of a period of thirty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette of India
containing the Bye-Laws are made available to the public; andthe said draftBye-Laws is also available at the
office of the Cantonment Board, Dagshai and on the website dagshai.cantt.gov.in.
Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in the draft
Bye-Laws may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Cantonment Board within the period so
specified to the Cantonment Board, Dagshaior at e-mail address :[email protected].
The Draft of the Dagshai Cantonment Building Bye-Laws, 2026
CHAPTER I
GENERAL
1. SHORT TITLE, COMMENCEMENT AND EXTENT.-(1) These Bye-Laws
shall be called the Dagshai Cantonment Building Bye-Laws, 2026.
(2) These shall come into force on the date of final publication in the Official Gazette by the Central
Government.
(3) These Bye-Laws shall apply within the limits of Dagshai Cantonment.
2. DEFINITIONS.-In these Bye-Laws, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Access" means a clear approach to a plot or a building;
(2) "Accessory Building" means a building separate from the main building on a plot and
containing one or more rooms for accessory use such as servant quarters, garage,
storerooms, etc;
(3) "Act" means the Cantonments Act, 2006 as amended from time to time;
(4) "Addition to a building" means addition to the cubic contents of a building;
(5) "Advertising Sign" means any surface or structure with characters, letters or illustrations
applied thereto and displayed outdoors in any manner whatsoever for purposes of advertising or
to give information regarding or to attract the public to any place for public performance, article
or merchandise whatsoever, or is attached to, or forms a part of building, is connected with
any building or is fixed to a tree or to the ground or to any pole, screen, fence or hoarding or
displayed in space, or in or over any water body;
(6) "Air-Conditioning" means the process of treating air so as to control simultaneously its
temperature, humidity, cleanliness and distribution to meet the requirement of conditioned
space;
(7) "Alteration of a building" means, -
(a) The sub-division of any room in such building so as to convert the same into two or
more separate rooms, or
(b) The change in two or more rooms in such building which increases or diminishes the
cubic content of any room or rooms.
(c) The conversion of any passage or space in such building into a room or rooms.
(8) "Apartment" means whether called block, chamber, dwelling unit, flat, office, showroom,
shop, godown, premises, suit, tenement, unit or by any other name, means separate and self-
contained part of any immovable property, including one or more rooms or enclosed spaces,
located on one or more floors or any part thereof, in a building or on a plot of land, used or
intended to be used for any residential or commercial use such as residence, office, shop,
showroom or godown or for carrying on nay business, occupation, profession or trade, or for
any other type of use ancillary to purpose specified;
(9) "Appendix" means an appendix to these Bye-Laws;
(10) "Application" means an application made in such a form as may be specified by the authority
from time to time;
(11) "Applicant"means a person who has legally valid occupancy rights on leased or old grant or
private land and intends to erect/re-erect a building or to make any addition/alteration in the
building;
(12) "Approved" means approval granted by the Competent Authority as prescribed under the Act;
(13) "Architect" means any person who holds a valid registration with the Council of Architecture,
India as per the provisions of the Architects Act 1972;
(14) "Architectural Projection" means a chajja, cornice etc. which is a protrusion from the building
facade or line of the building only for aesthetic purpose and not used for any habitable purpose;
(15) "Atrium" means a sky lighted and naturally/mechanically ventilated area in a building with no
intermediate floors and used as circulation space or entrance foyer;
(16) "Attic" A space or room just below the pitched roof of a building. It is usually located above the
ceiling of the top floor and within the sloping roof;
(17) "Balcony" means a horizontal projection including a hand rail, balustrade or a parapet to serve
as a sitting out place;
(18) "Barrier free” means a barrier free environment which enables people with disabilities to move
safely and freely and to use the facilities within the built environment;
(19) “Barsati" means a shed or covered space, which is not enclosed on all sides, used for shelter on
the roof or a building;
(20) "Basement" means the lowest storey of a building below or partly below ground level or
adjoining ground level;
(21) "Board" shall mean a Cantonment Board constitute under Cantonments Act, 2006;
(22) "Building" means a house, outhouse, stable, latrine, shed, hut or other roofed structure whether
of masonry, brick, wood, mud, metal or other material, and any part thereof, and includes a well
and a wall other than a boundary wall but does not include a tent or other portable and
temporary shelter;
(23) "Building Height" means the vertical distance measured in the case of flat roof from the
average level of the centre line of the adjoining street to the highest points of the building
adjacent to the street wall; in the case of pitched roofs up to the point where the external surface
of the outer wall intersects the finished surface of the sloping roof; and in the case of gable
facing the road, the midpoint between the eaves level and the ridge. Architectural features,
chimneys, water tanks and other ornamental features which are not intended for human
habitation and serving no other function except that of decoration shall be excluded for the
purpose of taking heights, and if the building does not abut on a street the height shall be
measured above the average level of the ground around and contiguous to the building;
(24) "Building Line" means the line up to which the plinth of a building adjoining on a street or on
an extension of a street or on a future street may lawfully extend and includes the line
prescribed, if any, in any scheme;
(25) "Building Envelope" means the horizontal spatial limits up to which a building may be
permitted to be constructed on a plot which shall not exceed the clear setbacks as prescribed in
the Bye-Laws;
(26) "Built up Area" means the area covered by a building on all floors including cantilevered
portion, mezzanine floors, if any, but excluding the areas specifically exempted from
computation of Floor Space Index (F.S.I) under these Regulations;
(27) "Bungalow area"means area Outside Notified Civil Area with Old Grant / leasehold bungalows
";
(28) "Butchery" means a slaughterhouse where animals (sheep and goats) are slaughtered under the
supervision of competent Authority;
(29) "Cabin" means a non-residential enclosure constructed of non-load bearing, non-masonry
partitions;
(30) "Canopy” means an overhead roof or else a structure over which a fabric or metal covering is
attached, able to provide shade or shelter from weather conditions such as sun, hail, snow and
rain. A canopy can also be a tent, generally without a floor;
(31) "Chajja" means a sloping or horizontal structural overhang usually provided over openings on
external walls to provide protection from sun and rain and for purpose of architectural
appearance;
(32) "Competent Authority" means the authority to sanction the building plan as prescribed under
the Act;
(33) "Commercial Building" means a building used or constructed or adapted to be used the whole
or a substantial part of building for commercial purposes;
(34) "Ceiling Height" means vertical distance between the finished floor and the ceiling;
(35) "Central Government" for the purposes of these Bye-Laws means the Government of the
Union in the Ministry of Defence;
(36) "Chimney" means an upright shaft containing and encasing one or more flues;
(37) "Civil Area" means an area declared to be a civil area by the Central Governmentunder Sub-
Section (1) of Section 46 of the Act;
(38) "Civil Engineer" means any person who is a graduate of civil engineering from recognized
Indian or foreign university duly approved by Govt. of India or is a member of Civil
Engineering Division of the Institution of Engineers (India) and is competent to carry out
supervision of building works as per approved drawings and design;
(39) "Corner Plot or Site" means a plot or site at the junction of and fronting on two or more
intersecting streets;
(40) "Combustible Material" means any material if it burns or adds heat to a fire when tested for
combustibility in accordance with good practice;
(41) "Courtyard" means a space open to the sky enclosed or partially enclosed, by walls or by
railing and shall be at ground floor level;
(42) "Cupboard" means a space used for storage of household goods/dress having shelves/
partitions not more than 1.5 metresapart;
(43) "Covered Area" means ground area covered by the building immediately above plinth level,
but does not include the space covered by the following;
(a) Garden, rockery, well and well structure, plant nursery, water pool, swimming pool (if
uncovered), platform around a tree, water tank, fountain, bench with open top and
unenclosed sides and the like;
(b) Drainage, culvert, conduit, catch pit, gully pit, chamber, gutter, septic tank, soakage pit
and the like;
(c) Compound wall, gate, canopy, uncovered staircases areas covered by sunshade and the
like;
(44) "Damp Proof Course" A course consisting of appropriate waterproofing material provided to
prevent penetration of dampness or moisture from any part of the ground to the structure or
from one part of the structure to any other part of it;
(45) "Drain" means a line of pipes including all fittings and equipment such as manholes, inspection
chambers, traps, gully traps and floor traps, used for the drainage of a building, or a number of
buildings, or yards appurtenant to buildings, within the same curtilage. Drain shall also include
open channels used for conveying surface water;
(46) "Drainage" means the removal of any liquid by a system constructed for this purpose;
(47) "Dwelling Unit/ Tenement" An independent housing unit with separate facilities for living,
cooking and sanitation needs;
(48) "Demolished" means total dismantling of an existing building;
(49) "Equivalent Car Space (ECS)" means the space occupied by the vehicle as well as the
minimum space needed to move it into and out of the space and one equivalent car space is as
defined in National Building Code, as amended time to time;
(50) "Existing Building or Use" means a building, structure or its use as sanctioned or deemed to
have been sanctioned by the Competent Authority, existing before the commencement of the
Bye-Laws;
(51) "Exit" means a passage, or means of egress from any buildings, storey or floor area to a street or
any other open space of safety;
(a) Vertical exit: It is a means of exit used for ascending or descending between two or
more levels including stairways, ramps and fire escapes;
(b) Horizontal exit: It is a protected opening through or around a fire resistant wall or
bridge connecting two buildings;
(c) Outside exit: It is an exit from the building to a public way, to an open area leading to
a public way or an enclosed fire resistantpassage leading to a public way;
(52) "Enclosed Staircase" means a staircase separated by fire resistant walls and doors from the rest
of the buildings;
(53) "External Wall" means an outer wall of a building not being a partition wall, even though
adjoining to a wall of another building and also means, a wall abutting on an interior open space
of any building;
(54) "Floor" means the lower surface in a storey on which one normally walks in a building. The
general term, floor, unless otherwise specifically mentioned, shall not refer to a mezzanine floor.
Sequential numbering of floor shall be determined by its relation to the determining entrance
level. For floors at or wholly above ground level the lowest floor in the building with direct
entrance from the road/street to be termed as Ground Floor. Other floors above ground floor
shall be numbered in sequence as Floor 1, Floor 2, with numbers increasing upwards;
(55) "Floor Area Ratio" or "FAR" means the quotient obtained by dividing the multiple of the total
of the covered area on all floors and hundred by the area of the plot i.e.
FAR = Total covered area of all floors x 100
Plot area
(56) "Floor Space Index" or "FSI" means the quotient obtained by dividing the total of the covered
area on all floors by the area of the plot i.e.
FSI = Total covered area of all floors
Plot area
(57) "Flue" means a confined space provided for the conveyance to the outer air of any product of
combustion resulting from the operation of any heat producing appliance or equipment
employing solid, liquid or gaseous fuel;
(58) "Footing" means off set portions at the base of a foundation to provide a greater bearing area;
(59) "Foundation" means that part of the structure which is below the lower most floor and which
provides support for the superstructure and which transmits loads of the super-structure to the
ground;
(60) "Frontage" means the measurement of the side of any site abutting the road;
(61) "Front Open Space/Margin/Setback" means the distance between the boundary line of plot
abutting the means of access/road/street and the building line. In case of plots facing two or
more means of access, roads/streets, the plot shall be deemed to front on all such means of
accesses/roads/streets;
(62) "Ground Coverage” means the quotient obtained in terms of percentage by dividing the plinth
areas of Ground Floor by plot area i.e.
Ground coverage = Plinth area of ground floor x 100
Plot Area
(63) "Gallery" means an intermediate floor or platform projecting from a wall of an auditorium or
hall providing extra floor, additional seating accommodation etc;
(64) "Garage Private" means a building designed or used for the parking of a motor car or other
vehicles;
(65) "Ground Level" means the finishing surface after formation cutting of the site from where
erection of the building starts;
(66) "Group Housing”means housing of more than one dwelling unit, where land is owned jointly
as in the case of cooperative societies or public agencies such as Local Authorities or Housing
Boards or property developers etc. and the construction is undertaken by one agency but shall
not include properties which are co-owned by family members;
(67) "Habitable Room” means a room occupied or designed for occupancy by one or more persons
for study, living, sleeping, eating, kitchen if it is part of living room but does not includes
bathroom, water closet compartments, laundries, serving and storage pantries, corridors, cellars,
attics and other spaces that are not used frequently or during extended period;
(68) "Height of a Room" means the vertical distance measured from the finished floor surface to the
finished ceiling/slab surface;
(69) "Internal Wall” means all partition walls in the interior of a building excluding walls which
abut exterior or interior open spaces; internal walls when made of bricks shall be a minimum of
115 mm brickwork in suitable mortar; other non load bearing partitions shall be of suitable
thickness;
(70) "Loft" means an intermediate floor in between two main floors but not more than 1500mm in
height which may be adopted or constructed for storage purpose;
(71) "Marginal Distance / Side and Rear Marginal Open Space" means a minimum distance
required to be left open to sky between the boundary of the building plot and the building line
on respective sides;
(72) "Masonry" means the form of construction composed of brick, stone, tile, concrete blocks,
gypsum or other similar building material units or combination of these material units laid up,
bonded together and set in mortar;
(73) "Mezzanine Floor" means an intermediate floor between two floor levels above ground floor
and at least one side of it should form an integral part of space/floor below;
(74) "Mumty" means a structure with a covering roof over a staircase and its landing built to enclose
only the stairs for the purpose of providing protection from weather and not meant for human
habitation;
(75) "Materials Alteration” means a change of use in building materials in any existing building;
(76) "Non-Combustible" means a material which does not burn or add heat to a fire when tested for
combustibility in accordance with good practice;
(77) "Occupancy" means the function or use of the building;
(78) "Public Building" means a building used or intended to be used either ordinarily or
occasionally, as a church, temple, mosque or any other place of public worship, dharamshala,
college/school, hostel, theatre, cinema, public concert room, lecture room, library, orphanage, or
rescue home or any other place of public assembly;
(79) "Parapet" means a low wall built along the edge of a roof or a floor not more than 1.5m height;
(80) "Parking Space" means an area enclosed or unenclosed sufficient in size to park vehicle
together with a drive-way connecting the parking space with a street or alley and provided for
ingress and egress of the vehicles;
(81) "Partition" means an interior non-load bearing wall, one storey or part storey in height;
(82) "Pavilion” means a flexible architectural open space that invites people to come in and spend
time in it. It could be temporary or permanent and might even change its form and function. A
pavilion might be used as a shelter, seating, meeting point, cafe, theatre, or for lectures, events,
exhibitions, sports, play, relaxation and work etc;
(83) "Pillar" means a wood, stone, brick, RCC or a metal pillar and includes all columns or upright
post or support, stanchions (steel structures) and an assemblage of columns of stanchions
properly riveted or welded or bolted together;
(84) "Plinth" means the portion of a structure between the surface of the surrounding ground and
surface of the floor, immediately above the ground;
(85) "Porch or Portico" means covered surface supported on pillars or otherwise for the purpose of
pedestrian or vehicular approach to a building;
(86) "Public Garage" means a building or portion thereof designed other than a private garage,
operated for gains, designed or used for repairing, servicing, hiring, selling or storing motor
driven or other vehicles;
(87) "Residential building" means a building used or constructed or adapted to be used wholly for
human habitation;
(88) "Residential cum Commercial Building” means a building where part of the building is used
or constructed or intended to be used for human habitation with remaining part used or
constructed or intended to be used for commercial purpose;
(89) "Repairs" means and includes the following activities, which do not otherwise violate any
provisions regarding general building requirements, structural stability and fire safety
requirements of these Bye-Laws;
a) Erection, Re-erection, Addition to, or Alteration of –
i) an internal partition wall which does not involve sub-division of property; or
ii) a parapet wall or a cornice or chajja within the boundaries of the permissible
setbacks & ground coverage area of the site. Provided that the total height of
the parapet wall shall not be more than 1.50 m and width of the cornice or
chajja shall not be more than 50 cm;
b) Repairing of a staircase;
c) White washing or painting;
d) Re-flooring of the surface of an existing floor;
e) Minor repairs and recasting of an existing damaged roof without changing the character
and dimension of such roof;
f) Erection of a false ceiling in any floor for air-conditioning, lighting or decorative
purposes;
g) Plastering and Patch work;
h) Providing or closing an internal door or window or a ventilator not opening directly
opposite a door or a window of another building;
i) Replacing of fallen bricks or stones;
j) Repairing or renewing existing plumbing, sanitary and other utility services;
k) Repairing of boundary wall;
l) Installation of air-conditioner/water tank/solar panels/solar water heater...etc;
(90) "Storey" means the portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the
surface of the floor next above it, or if there be no floor above it, then the space between
any floor and the ceiling next above it;
(91) "Street" includes anyway, road, lane, square, court, alley or passage in a Cantonment,
whether a thoroughfare or not and whether built upon or not, over which the public have a
right of way and also the road way or foot-way over any bridge or cause way;
(92) "Set Back Line" means a line usually parallel with the center line of the road or street and
laid down in each case by the Board beyond which nothing can be constructed towards the
road or street;
(93) "SiteorPlot" meansaparcel/pieceoflandenclosedbydefiniteboundaries;
(94) "Smoke Pipe" means a flue approximately horizontal, made of metal or other material in
which smoke or the products of combustion are conducted from a furnace to a chimney;
(95) "Store or Shop" shall mean any store or shop in which it is not intended that any person shall
reside;
(96) "Structural Engineer" means a person who is a graduate of civil engineering from a
recognized Indian or Foreign university duly approved by Government of India or is a
member of Civil Engineering Division of the Institution of Engineers (India) with
experience in structural engineering practice which includes structural design and field
work;
(97) "Sanctioned Plan" means the set of plans and specifications submitted under Section
235of the Cantonments Act, 2006 under the Bye-Laws and regulations in connection with a
building and duly sanctioned by the Authority under Section 234/237/238 of the
Cantonments Act, 2006;
(98) "Sunshade" means a sloping or horizontal structural overhang usually provided over
openings on an external wall to provide protection from sun and rain;
(99) "Swimming Pool” means a wading pool, paddling pool or simply a pool in container filled with
water intended for swimming or water based recreation. The pool can be built either above or in
the ground and from materials such as concrete, metal plastic or fiber glass;
(100) "To Abut" means to be positioned juxtaposed to a road, lane, open space, building etc;
(101) "To Erector Re-erect" means
(a) To erect an building on any site whether previously built upon or not;
(b) To re-erect any building of which portion have been pulled down, burnt or
destroyed, damaged by storm, rains, fire, earthquake or any other natural calamity
to the same extent, and similar specifications as existing prior to damage;
(c) Conversion from one occupancy to another;
(d) To carry out alterations and;
(e) To add to a storey/storeys;
(102) "Total Floor Area" means the area of all floors of building including habitable, basement
and mezzanine floor;
(103) "Travel distance" means the distance an occupant has to travel to reach the exit;
(104) "Verandah" means a covered area with at least one side open to the outside;
(105) "Water Closet” means a privy with arrangement for flushing the pan with water but does not
include bathroom;
(106) "Water Course" means a natural channel meant for carrying storm water and includes
diversion of a natural channel, an artificial one formed by training or
(i) "Major Water Course" means a river.
(ii) "Minor Water Course" means a nallah.
(107) "Window" means an opening to the outside other than a door which provides all or part of the
required natural light, ventilation or both to an interior space and not used as a means of
ingress/ egress;
(108) "Workshop" means a room or a group of rooms or building in which goods are
manufactured or repaired;
(109) "Warehouse" means a building, the whole or a substantial part of which is used or
intended to be used for the storage of goods whether for keeping or for sale or for any
similar purpose, but does not include a storeroom attached to and used for the proper
functioning of a shop;
(110) "Washing Platform" means an authorized platform for washing and also for servicing
of scooters/cars etc;
(111) Words and expressions used and not defined in these Bye-Laws but defined in the Act
shall have the same meaning as assigned to them in the Act.
CHAPTER II
PROCEDURE FOR SANCTION OF BUILDING PLANS AND RELATED
DOCUMENTATION
3. BUILDING SANCTION REQUIRED.-No person shall carry out any erection,re-erection, addition or
alteration to any building or cause the same to be done without obtaining a sanction for such work from
the Competent Authority.
The Board will obtain NOC from the LMA for the buildings which are adjacent to the Army installation
as per the Government policy issued from time to time.
4. PROCEDUREFOR OBTAINING BUILDING SANCTION.-(1) An applicant who intends to erect or
re-erect a building or to make addition or alteration in any building shall register himself/ herself in the e-
Chhawani portal and apply through online, duly enclosing all the requisite documents and plans, ine-
Chhawani portal through Cantonment Board registered architect/ architects:
Provided that due to any reasons, if it is not feasible for an applicant to apply in the e-Chhawani portal the
Board may prescribe a procedure for submission of applications:
Provided further that the Central Government or Director General may issue guidelines from time to the
Board regarding the manner of submitting applications for the said purpose.
(2) Only persons who have legally valid occupancy rights on lease or old grant or private land are eligible for
applying for sanction of building plan. In cases wherein breach of lease conditions on leased land or
breach of old grant terms in old grant lands are involved, the Board shall have the right to refuse or reject
applications for erections, re-erection or addition / alteration till the breach of lease or old grant
conditions are regularized or condoned.
(3) On scrutiny of the documents and plans submitted, the applicant receives the development charges
communication (or the charges levied by the Board by whatever name these are known) for payment to
Cantonment Board.
(4) On deposition of development charges (or the charges levied by the Board by whatever name these are
known), the sanction is conveyed within the prescribed timelines.
5. BUILDING APPLICATION FEES AND APPLICABLE CHARGES.-(1) Building Application
Fees.-The building plan application shall be deemed valid only if the applicant has paid the requisite
building application fee as determined by the Board.
(2) Development Charges.- The development charges, labourcess and other fees, as determined by the
Board, are to be paid by the applicant through online before issuance of the sanction of the building
application by the competent authority.
(3) Incentive in development charges if Rooftop Solar Installation and Rainwater Harvesting is
proposed and implemented.- For construction of residential or commercial or any building less than 250
square metres if the applicant opts for Rooftop Solar Installation and/ or Rainwater Harvesting, he/she
shall be eligible for refunding of development charges after the completion of said Rooftop solar
installation and/ or Rainwater Harvesting facility and submission of photographs to this effect.
Table (3) Incentives in the form of Refund of Development Charges in case of Rooftop solar
installation and/or Rainwater harvesting Facility in the buildings
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| S. No. | Area of plot in square metres. | Incentive in development charges in |
| | | percentage |
+=====+===================================+=====================================+
| 1 | 25 up to 50 | 10% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| 2 | Above 50 up to 100 | 20% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| 3 | Above 100 up to 150 | 30% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| 4 | Above 150 up to 250 | 40% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
(4) Stacking of building material on street or other public land shall not take place without the permission of
the Chief Executive Officer on a case to case basis and on payment of charges as fixed by the Chief
Executive Officer in terms of Section 257 of the Act.
6. DOCUMENTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.-The following documents shall be submitted
through online on e-Chhawani portal at the time of submitting application for building sanction:
(i) Proof of ownership / HOR / Lessee/ Successor / legal rights document.
(ii) Affidavit and Indemnity Bond as specified by the competent authority
(iii) Photographs of site
(iv) Proof of identity/PAN Card/ Aadhar Card
(v) Encumbrance free certificate
(vi) Duly filled Form A, B and C as annexed to these Bye-Laws
(vii) Any Other document as desired by theCompetent Authority.
7. SANCTION/REFUSAL OF PLANS, VALIDITY PERIOD AND REVALIDATION PROCEDURE.-
(1)In case of old grant land, the proposed building plan shall be in conformity with the old grant terms
and the land policies of Ministry of Defence.
(2) In case of leased land, the proposed building plan shall be in conformity with the leasehold rights/ terms
and the land policies of Ministry of Defence.
(3) The Competent Authority shall sanction the plan unless such building would contravene any of the
following, namely:-
(i) That the building or the use of the site for the building or any of the particulars comprised in the
site plan, ground plan, elevation, Section or specification contravenes the provisions of the Act
or the Bye-Laws made thereunder;
(ii) That the notice for sanction does not contain the particulars or is not prepared in the manner
required under the provisions of theseBye-Laws;
(iii) That any information or documents required by the Board under these Bye-Laws has or have not
been duly furnished;
(iv) That the building plan is not in accordance with the Bye-Laws framed by the Board under
section 260 or those framed under clauses (19) and (20) of section 348 of the Act;
(v) That the building would be an encroachment on defence land or land vested in the Cantonment
Board.
(vi) That the site of the building does not abut on a street or projected street and that there is no
access to such building from any such street by a passage or pathway appertaining to such site;
or
(vii) That the erection or re-erection of the building is not in conformity with any general scheme
sanctioned under section 240 of the Act;
(viii) When the land on which it is proposed to erect or re-erect the building is entrusted to the
management of the Board by the Government if the erection or re-erection constitutes a breach
of terms of the entrustment of management or contravenes any of the instructions issued by the
Government regarding the management of the land by the Board; or
(ix) When the land on which it is proposed to erect or re-erect the building is not held on a lease
from the Government, if the right to build on such land is in dispute between the person
applying for sanction and the Govt.
(x) That the minimum size of the plot for residential purpose is not less than25square metres
(xi) That it is mandatory to provide Rooftop Solar Installation and Rainwater Harvesting if the size
of the plot exceeds 250square metres.
(4) The sanction once granted shall be valid for a period as provided in the Act from the date of issue of
sanction.
(5) The Building Sanction can be revalidated beyond the date of the expiry of the original Sanction of
building plans on payment of the required revalidation fees as decided by the Board under provisions of
the Act. Application for such revalidation shall be submitted on plain paper along with the following
documents:
(i) Original sanctioned plan.
(ii) Revalidation fees chargeable based on the decision and guidelines issued by Competent
Authority from time to time.
(iii) Documents in support of construction, if any, having been done within valid period of sanction.
(iv) Certificate of supervision from Architect/Engineer/Supervising Engineer and the Applicant that
the construction will be carried out under his supervision according to the plans sanctioned by
the Competent Authority.
[However, minimum size of the plot shall not be less than 25square metres provided that for existing
authorized buildings having a plot size of less than 25square metres, the said restriction shall not apply]
8. SCRUTINY OF BUILDING PLAN APPLICATIONS.-Once the plans have been scrutinized and
objections, if any, have been communicated online, the applicant may modify the plan, comply with the
objections raised and resubmit online, for consideration of the competent authority.
9. REVOCATION OF SANCTIONED BUILDING PLANS AND LIABILITY OF THE APPLICANT
TO CONFORM TO BYE-LAWS.-(1) The Competent Authority may revoke any building sanction
issued under the provisions of these Bye-Laws, whenever there has been any false statement or any
misrepresentation of material fact, or concealment of facts in the application on which the building
sanction was based, and the whole work executed on the basis of such sanction shall be treated as
unauthorized. Further, any or all executed works in cases of deviation from the sanctioned plan shall be
treated as unauthorized construction and would lead to revocation of accorded sanction.
(2) In the case of revocation of sanction during the course of construction under above Bye-Laws, no
compensation/ damages shall be payable by the Competent Authority.
(3) No such order of revocation shall be passed by the Competent Authority without giving a reasonable
opportunity to the applicant to be heard.
10. NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK.-(1) On issue of building
sanction the applicant shall commence the work for which the building sanction has been issued. The
Applicant shall give notice to the Chief Executive Officer of his intention to start work on the building
site by submitting Form D, set forth in the Appendix.
(2) On completion of work the Applicant shall submit a Notice of Completion of the building as per Form E,
set forth in the Appendix through the Architect/Engineer "who has supervised the construction within a
period of thirty days from the date of completion of work.
11. COMPLETION-CUM-OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE.-The Chief Executive Officer on receipt of the
notice of completion shall inspect the work and issue a certificate of occupancy in the period
stipulated in the Act, as per Form F, set forth in the Appendix, if the building has been constructed in
conformity with sanction issued.
12. COMPOSITION OF UNAUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTION.-(1) The Cantonment Board may by
resolution decide formula to calculate quantum of penalty/ fees for regularization of unauthorized
construction.
(2) Such composition of unauthorised construction shall be subject to the provisions of the Cantonments Act,
2006, the rules subsisting there under and other restrictions mentioned in these Bye-Lawsand land
policies of the MoD issued from time to timeincluding but not limited to FSI, Set-backs, and Ground
Coverage.
(3) In so for as constructions which are present and existing on the date of notifying of these Bye-Laws
wherein such constructions are without sanction or in violation of approved plan including deviation, the
applicants may apply to Cantonment Board for Compounding, which at the discretion of the Cantonment
board or GoC-in-Chief, as applicable, may be allowed subject to payment of compounding fees as
determined by Cantonment Board or GoC-in-Chief, as applicable. This exercise shall be undertaken
subject to the Bye-Laws framed hereunder after approval of Central Government.
CHAPTER III
ZONING
13. ZONING-(1)Dagshai Cantonment is divided into following zones for the purpose of regulation of
construction of buildings, considering and balancing the requirement of the armed forces and general
public for a decent and dignified living.
(a) Notified Civil Area (Zone I).This would include civil areas and all freehold land comprising
civilian habitation. This will be generally highdensity areas, Sadar Bazar (Sy No. 124),
Kumarhatti (Sy No. 84), Old Babu Mohalla (Sy No. 185), Tehlu Mohalla (Sy No. 157) and
Khachhar Khana (Sy No. 137).
(b) Outside Civil Area (Bungalow Area) (Zone II).All other land not included in Notified Civil
Area (Zone I)but inclusive of all OGBs, sites held on Old Grant terms and leases situated outside
notified civil area. This will be generally low density zone.
Outside Civil Area (Bungalow Area)(Zone-II) is further divided into:
(i) Bungalow area
(ii) Sutantar Mohalla (Sy No. 183), New Babu Mohalla (Sy No. 4) and all Building sites
held on Old Grant terms and leases situated Outside Civil Area.
Note: The case of Dagshai Cantt is unique since there are 02 pockets namely; Sutantar Mohalla
(Sy No. 183), New Babu Mohalla (Sy No. 4) and besides this other Building sites held on Old Grant
terms and leases are also situated Outside Civil Area. Thus, further bifurcation of Zone II is
necessary to reflect this ground reality.
(2) Notified Civil Area (Zone–I).-The Zone comprises all lands in civil area of Dagshai Cantonment.
(a) REQUIREMENT OF SITE: No piece of land shall be used as a site for the construction of a
building if the Competent Authority considers that the site is insanitary or is not drained properly
or is incapable of being well drained.
(b) PERMISSIBLE FSIin Notified Civil Area (Zone I): The permissible FSI, depending on the
plot size, shall be as per table below:
Table: FSI in Notified Civil Area (Zone I)
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| S. No. | Area of plot in square metres. | FSI | Maximum Ground Coverage |
+=====+===================================+=======+==========================+
| 1. | 25 up to 50 | 1.75 | 100% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 2. | Above 50 up to 100 | 1.75 | 100% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 3 | Above 100 up to 150 | 1.75 | 95% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 4 | Above 150 up to 250 | 1.75 | 80% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 5 | Above 250 up to 500 | 1.75 | 75% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 6 | Above 500 up to 750 | 1.75 | 50% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 7 | Above 750 | 1.75 | 40% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
Area such as parking spaces, stilt, basement use for parking, staircases, machine room etc. shall
be excluded from the FSI calculation.
(c) TENEMENT DENSITY:No independent dwelling unit of less than 80square metrescan be
constructed if the plot size is more than 100square metres. No independent dwelling unit of less
than40 square metrescan be constructed if the plot size is less than or equal to 100 square metres.
(d) BUILDING HEIGHT: Minimum and maximum height of floors in buildings fall in this zone
shall be2.75 metresand 3.50 metres respectively measured from the surface of the floor to the
lowest point of the ceiling i.e. bottom of slab and the total height of all buildings in all plot
categories shall not be more than 13.45metres from ground level including height of the stilt
floor.
(e) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STOREY PERMISSIBLE:The maximum number of storey
permissible in Zone- I shall be G+2/stilt+3.Stilt/Parking Floor wherever feasible. At the top floor
sloping roof with maximum ridge height2.75metres and zero at eaves shall be allowed.
(3) Outside Civil Area (Bungalow Area) (Zone II).-The Zone comprises all lands in outside civil area of
Dagshai Cantonment.
(a) REQUIREMENT OF SITES: No piece of land shall be used as a site for the construction of a
building if the Competent Authority considers that the site is insanitary or is not drained properly
or is incapable of being well drained.
(b) PERMISSIBLE FSI:Outside Civil Area (Bungalow Area) (Zone II)
(i) Bungalow area: 0.5
(ii) Sutantar Mohalla (Sy No. 183), New Babu Mohalla (Sy No. 4) and all Building sites
held on Old Grant terms and leases situated Outside Civil Area. The permissible FSI is
as per table below:
Table: FSI in Outside Civil Area (Bungalow Area) (Zone II)(ii)
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| S. No. | Area of plot in square metres. | FSI | Maximum Ground Coverage |
+=====+===================================+=======+==========================+
| 1 | 25 up to 50 | 1.75 | 100% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 2 | Above 50 up to 100 | 1.75 | 100% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 3 | Above 100 up to 150 | 1.75 | 95% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 4 | Above 150 up to 250 | 1.75 | 80% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 5 | Above 250 up to 500 | 1.75 | 75% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 6 | Above 500 up to 750 | 1.75 | 50% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
| 7 | Above 750 | 1.75 | 40% |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+--------------------------+
Area such as parking spaces, stilt, basement use for parking, staircases, machine room etc. shall
be excluded from the FSI calculation.
The case of Dagshai Cantt Board is unique since there are 02 pockets namely; Sutantar
Mohalla (Sy No. 183), New Babu Mohalla (Sy No. 4) and other Building sites held on Old
Grant terms and leases are also situated Outside Civil Area. Thus adopting a blanket FSI
limit for zone- II will not be feasible and Cantt Board recommends a further bifurcation of
zone-II areas into Bungalow area for which FSI limit of 0.5/50 will be applicable and for
land situated in Sutantar Mohalla (Sy No. 183), New Babu Mohalla (Sy No. 4) and other
Building sites held on Old Grant terms and leases for which the FSI limit of zone-I is
applicable.
(c) TENEMENT DENSITY:No independent dwelling unit of less than 80 square metres can be
constructed if the plot size is more than 100 square metres. No independent dwelling unit of less
than40 square metrescan be constructed if the plot size is less than or equal to 100 square metres.
(d) BUILDING HEIGHT:Minimum and maximum height of floors in buildings fall in this zone
shall be 2.75 metres and 3.50 metres respectively measured from the surface of the floor to the
lowest point of the ceiling i.e. bottom of slab and the total height of all buildings in all plot
categories shall not be more than 13.45 metres.
(e) ADDITIONAL HEIGHT RESTRICTION FOR SECURITY REASONS: In addition to the
general provisions under Clause 14(3)(d), an additional height restriction is imposed on specific
properties in Zone-II contiguous to A-1 Defence Land.
To preserve the natural elevation advantage and mitigate visibility risks into A-l Defence Land, a
status quo regarding existing building heights and a maximum building height of 10 metres from
ground level may be applied to all future constructions on properties directly abutting Survey
No. 96, 188/A, 186, 196, 35 and 08 metres abutting to Sy. No. 179.
(f) The 10 metres restriction applies to the following properties having Survey Numbers: 96/1, 79,
192, 194, 32, 34, 41 and 8 metres for Sy. No. 183/2-A."
In effect, the maximum building height in Zone- II will remain 13.45 metres, while a maximum
height restriction of 10 metresand 08 metres will apply to the specified above survey numbers.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STOREY PERMISSIBLE:The maximum number of storey
permissible in Zone- II shall be G+1/stilt+2.At the top floor sloping roof with maximum ridge
height 2.75 metres and zero at eaves shall be allowed.
CHAPTER IV
SPECIFICITIES WITH RESPECT TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
14. OPEN SPACES/SET BACKS.-The building envelope shall be governed by the following minimum
clear open space and setbacks:-
(1) FRONT SETBACK
(a) Every building abutting a street/footpath shall have a front setback from the front property line
to the front building envelop or building front main wall.
(b) For existing/proposed buildings on smaller plots in areas above 100upto 150square metreswhere
adequate road width is not available 1m setback shall be left. Whatever built up area is lost for
this reason shall be allowed on the upper floor provided the height restriction of the Bye-Laws
are adhered.
(c) External staircases in the front elevation of the building shall not be considered in front setback
calculation.
(d) Sunshades and balconies shall be within the front property line or shall be constructed within the
front set back or within the boundary wall of the plot.
(e) In the case of school buildings, the front boundary wall shall be recessed by 6metres to
accommodate visitor parking within setback area.
(2) SIDE AND REAR SETBACK
(a) Every building shall have a minimum clear side and rear setback as prescribed in these Bye-
Laws. No use is permitted in this open space except steps, staircases, Rainwater harvesting pits,
septic tank and soak pit or in case this space is 3.00 m wherein parking of vehicles is allowed.
(b) External staircases in the sides and rear of the building shall not be considered in setback
calculation and shall be as per the following table and shall be constructed within the boundary
wall of the plot.
(c) Sunshades and balconies shall be within the boundary wall of the plot.
The provisions for open spaces at the front, side and rear of the building shall be as per Table below:
Table: Minimum Building Setback
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+------+---------+---------+
| S.No. | Plot size (in square metres) | Minimum Setback (in metres) | | | |
| | +-------+------+---------+---------+
| | | Front | Rear | Side (1)| Side (2)|
+=====+===================================+=======+======+=========+=========+
| 1 | 25 up to 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+------+---------+---------+
| 2 | Above 50 up to 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+------+---------+---------+
| 3 | Above 100 up to 150 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+------+---------+---------+
| 4 | Above 150 up to 250 | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+------+---------+---------+
| 5 | Above 250 up to 500 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+------+---------+---------+
| 6 | Above 500 up to 750 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+------+---------+---------+
| 7 | Above 750 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
+-----+-----------------------------------+-------+------+---------+---------+
(3) INTERIOR OPEN SPACE - VENTILATION SHAFT.-For ventilating the spaces for bathroom and
water closet, if not opening onto front, side, rear or interior (courtyard) open spaces, these shall open on
the ventilation shaft, the size of which shall not be below values indicated in Table below:
Table: Minimum Size of Ventilation Shaft
+-----+--------------------------+------------------------------+-------------------------+
| S.No. | Building height in metres. | Size of shaft in square metres. | Minimum one dimension in |
| | | | metres. |
+=====+==========================+==============================+=========================+
| 1 | Up to 9 | 1.5 | 1.0 |
+-----+--------------------------+------------------------------+-------------------------+
| 2 | Above 9 up to 13.45 | 3.0 | 1.2 |
+-----+--------------------------+------------------------------+-------------------------+
15. LANDS SITUATED IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONE.-For plots falling in Archaeological Zone,
NOC from Department of Archaeological Survey of India shall be submitted.
16. RESTRICTIONS TO HEIGHT IN THE VICINITY OF AERODROMES.- For building in the
vicinity of aerodromes, the maximum height of such building shall be decided in consultation with the
Civil Aviation Authorities and, in such cases, the applicant shall obtain 'no-objection' from the Civil
Aviation Authorities.
17. PARKING SPACE.-(1)Parking provision for different types of buildings shall be as per norms laid out
by the National Building Code of India (Code 10.3 Part 3) as amended from time to time and it includes
parking of all vehicles such as cars, scooters, cycles and light and heavy commercial vehicles.
(2) These parking norms shall be applicable for all new applications for building plan sanctions.
RESIDENTIAL
+-----+-------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| S No | Plot Area | Parking Standard |
| | (square metres) | |
+=====+===============================+==================================+
| 1 | Upto 100 | 2 number of two wheeler parking space |
+-----+-------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| 2 | 101-150 | 1 Eq. Car Space (ECS) |
+-----+-------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| 3 | 151-200 | 2 Eq. Car Space (ECS) |
+-----+-------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| 4 | 201-300 | 3 Eq. Car Space (ECS) |
+-----+-------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| 5 | 301-500 | 3 Eq. Car Space (ECS) |
+-----+-------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| 6 | 501-1000 | 3 Eq. Car Space (ECS) |
+-----+-------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| 7 | Above 1000 Square Metres | 3 Eq. Car Space (ECS) |
+-----+-------------------------------+----------------------------------+
COMMERCIAL
1 ECS for every 60 square yards (50 square metres) of covered area.
18. PLINTH OF MAIN BUILDING.-The plinth of any part of a building shall be so located with respect to
surrounding ground level that adequate drainage of the site is assured but not at a height of less than 0.45
metre.
19. PLINTH OF INTERIOR COURTYARDS.-Every interior courtyard shall be raised at least 0.15 metre
above the surrounding ground level and shall be satisfactorily drained.
20. SIZE OF HABITABLE ROOMS.-(1)No habitable room shall have an area of less than 9.5 square
metres.
(2) The minimum width of a habitable room shall be 2.4 metres.
(3) In a two-room tenement, one shall be not less than 9.5 square metres and other7.5 square metres with a
minimum width of 2.1 metres.
21. HEIGHT OF HABITABLE ROOM.-(1) The height of all rooms for human habitation shall not be
less than 2.75 metres measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point of the ceiling i.e. bottom
of the slab.
(2) In case of centrally air-conditioned buildings, height of the habitable room shall not be less than 2.4
metres measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point of air conditioning duct or false ceiling.
(3) In the case of pitched roof, the average height of rooms shall not be less than 2.75 metres. The minimum
clear headroom under a beam, folded plates or eaves shall be at least 2.4 metres.
22. BATHROOMS AND WATER-CLOSETS (COMBINED).- (1) Size: The minimum size of a
bathroom shall be 1.20 square metres and the minimum width of a side shall be 1.20 metres. The
minimum size of a water closet shall be 1.10 square metres and the minimum width of a side shall be
0.90 metre. The minimum size of a combined bathroom and water closet shall be 2.8 square metres and
the minimum width of a side shall be 1.20 metres.
(2) Height: The height of a bathroom or water closet measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest
point in the ceiling i.e. bottom of slab shall not be less than2.1 metres.
(3) Other Requirements: A bathroom or water closet shall:
(a) be so situated that at least one of its walls shall open to external air and shall have a minimum
opening in the form of a ventilator or window of 0.50 square metre.
(b) not be directly under or above any room other than another water closet, bathroom, washing area
or terrace unless it has a watertight floor.
(c) have the platform and/or seat made of watertight non-absorbent material.
(d) be enclosed by walls/partitions whose surface is finished with a smooth impervious material to a
minimum height of 1.50 metres above the floor level.
(e) be provided with an impervious floor finish, with floor surface sloping towards the drain with a
suitable grade and not towards any other habitable room.
(4) No room containing water closets shall be used for any purpose except as a lavatory and no such
room shall open directly into a kitchen or cooking space by a door, window or other opening.
Every room containing water closets shall have a door completely closing the entrance to it.
23. KITCHEN.- (1)Size: The minimum area of the kitchen shall be 4.5 square metres and the minimum
width of a side shall be 1.5 metres. The minimum area of the kitchen which is also intended to be used as
dining room shall be 9.5 square metres and the minimum width of a side shall be 2.4 metres.
(2) Height: The height of a kitchen measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point in the ceiling
i.e. bottom of slab shall not be less than 2.75 metres.
(3) Other Requirements: Any room to be used as kitchen shall have:
(a) a height of not less than 2.75 metres;
(b) a window the size of which shall be subject to Bye-Laws No. 31.4 opening directlyto an interior
or exterior open space, but not into a shaft;
(c) unless separately provided for in a pantry, means for the washingup of kitchenutensils which
shall laid directly or through a sink to a grated and trapped connection to the waste pipe;
(d) be enclosed by walls/partitions whose surface is finished with a smoothimpervious material to a
minimum height of 1.5 metres above the floor level;
(e) be provided with an impervious floor finish; with floor surface sloping towardsthe drain with a
suitable grade and not towards any other habitable room.
24. PANTRIES. Pantries shall have
(1) a floor area of not less than 3 square metres and a minimum width of a side shall be 1.4metres;
(2) the pantry shall have a sink for cleansing of kitchen's utensils which shall drain through a grated
and trapped connection to the waste pipe;
(3) been enclosed by walls/partitions whose surface is finished with a smooth impervious material
to a minimum height of 1.5 metres above the floor level.
(4) been provided with an impervious floor finish, with floor surface sloping towards the drain with
a suitable grade and not towards any other habitable room.
25. LOFT.-(1) The maximum height of a loft shall be 1.5 metres and the loft may be provided over corridors
and passageways only.
(2) The clear head room under the loft shall not be less than 2.2 metres,
(3) Loft when provided in a commercial building, shall be located 2.0 metres away from the entrance;
26. MEZZANINE FLOOR.-(1) Size: Mezzanines shall not be sanctioned in residential buildings. When
provided in commercial buildings, the aggregate area of the mezzanine floor shall not exceed 33.33
percent of the built-up area of that floor.
(2) Height: The minimum height of a mezzanine floor shall be 2.2 metres. The head room under mezzanine
floor shall not be less than 2.2 metres.
(3) Other Requirements: A mezzanine floor may be sanctioned over a room or a Compartment provided
that:
(a) In mezzanine floor, rooms and any structure constructed with closed roof and side walls for any
purpose shall be included in FSI but in case the mezzanine floor is constructed for interior
architectural decorative purpose and other passage purposes with adequate handrails shall not be
counted in FSI.
(b) In case the size of mezzanine floor is 9.5 square metres or more, it should conform to the
standard of living room in so far as lighting and ventilation is concerned.
(c) It is so constructed as not to interfere under any circumstances with the ventilation of the space
over and under it;
(d) Such mezzanine floor or any part of it shall not be used as a Kitchen.
(e) In no case shall a mezzanine floor be closed so as to make it liable to be converted into
unventilated compartments.
27. GARAGE.-(1) Individual private garage: The size of a private garage in residential building shall be
not less than 3.0 metres x 6.0 metres. The garage if located in the side, open space shall not be
constructed within 2 metres from the main building.
(2) Commercial/Public Garage: The size of a public garage shall be calculated based on the number of
vehicles to be parked and the minimum parking space is as specified in Bye- Law No. 17.0
(3) Height: The maximum head room in a garage and parking area shall be 2.4metres.
(4) The plinth of a garage located at ground level shall not be less than 0.15 metre above the surrounding
ground level.
(5) The garage shall be set back behind the building line for the street/road on to which plot abuts, and shall
not be so located to affect the access ways to the building.
(6) Corner site: When the site fronts on two streets, the frontage would be as on the street having the larger
width. In cases where the two streets are of the same width, then the larger depth of the site will decide
the frontage and open spaces. In such cases the location of a garage if provided within the open spaces
shall be located diagonally opposite the point of inter sections.
28 ROOF.-(1) The roof of a building shall be so constructed or formed as to ensure effectual drainage
of the rainwater there from by means of sufficient Rainwater pipes of adequate size, whenever required
so arranged, joined and fixed as to ensure that the Rainwater is carried away from the building without
causing damage in any part of the walls or foundation of the said building or those of an adjacent
building.
(2) Rainwater from roofs and open areas on the plot shall be collected by suitable means to recharge pits and
other devices. In this context reference may be made to Part 9 Plumbing Services Section 1: Water
Supply, Drainage and Sanitation of the National Building Code of India as amended from time to time.
(3) Rainwater pipes shall be affixed to the outside of the walls of the building or in recesses or chases out or
formed in such walls or in such other manner as may be approved by the Competent Authority.
(4) Terrace of buildings shall not be subdivided and it shall have a common access.
29. BASEMENTS.-(1) Basements may be erected within the prescribed setbacks and prescribed
building lines and subject to maximum coverage on ground floor. The maximum number of basement
floors to be allowed is one.
(2) Basements shall not be used for residential purposes and to be constructed within the building envelope
and subject to maximum coverage on floor 1 (entrance floor) and used only for:
(a) storage of household or other goods except inflammable materials;
(b) strong room, bank cellars etc;
(c) air-conditioning equipment and other machines used for services and utilities of the building;
(d) parking spaces.
(3) Basements shall have the following requirements namely.
(a) Every basement shall be in every part at least 2.4 metres in height from the floor to the underside
of the slab or ceiling.
(b) Adequate ventilation shall be provided for the basement. The standards of ventilation shall be
the same as required by the particular occupancy according to Bye-Laws. Any deficiency may
be met by providing adequate mechanical ventilation in the form of blowers or exhaust fans at
the rate of one exhaust fan for 25square metresfloor area.
(c) The minimum height of the ceiling of any basement shall be 0.9 metre and the maximum 1.2
metres above the average surrounding ground level.
(d) Adequate arrangement shall be made so that surface drainage or drainage water does not enter
the basement.
(e) The basement shall not be partitioned.
(f) Adequate protection against the fire shall be provided. The roofs separating basement and floors
above shall be constructed of a material like R.C.C. or of such material which will provide
resistance against fire for at least two hours.
(g) Where a basement is sanctioned in apartment houses (residential flats) and hotels, the Applicant/
Occupier shall display the basement plan at the entrance. Thimbles shall be provided in the roof
of the basement and their positions clearly indicated on the plan. One fire extinguisher for every
30 square metres of basement area or part thereof shall be provided.
(h) The walls and floors of the basement shall be water-tight and so designed that the effect of
surrounding soil moisture, if any, are taken into consideration and adequate damp proofing
treatment is given.
(i) In the event of atmospheric water percolating into basement necessary arrangement to drain out
the same shall be provided.
(j) Kitchen, bath and water closet shall not be sanctioned in the basement unless the sewer levels
allow the same and there is no chance of backflow and flooding of sewage. If sanctioned they
shall be placed against the external walls of the basement (which shall also be the external walls
of the building) and shall be adequately lighted and ventilated. The area of such kitchens and
baths shall be counted in the FSI. Only one water-closet provided in the basement shall be
excluded from the FSI calculations.
(k) Akitchen when sanctioned in the basement shall be equipped with electric ovens, stoves, gas
only. No coke or fire wood will be used.
(l) The access to the basement shall be separate from the main and alternate staircase providing
access and exit from higher floors. Where the staircase is continuous the same shall be enclosed
type serving as a fire separation from the basement floor and higher floors. Open ramps shall be
sanctioned if they are constructed within the building line subject to suitable drainage provision.
(m) In case of basements of office and commercial occupancy, sufficient number of exit ways and
access ways shall be provided as per norms stated in the National Building Code of India.
30. CHIMNEYS.-(1) Chimneys, where provided shall conform to the requirements of I.S 1645-1960 Indian
Standards Code of practice for fire safety of building (General) chimneys, Flues, Flue pipes and Hearths.
(2) The chimneys shall be built at least 0.9 metre above the top of the roof provided the top chimney shall not
be below the tops of adjacent parapet wall. In the case of sloping roof, the chimney top shall not be less
than 0.6 metre above the ridge of the roof in which the chimney penetrates.
31. LIGHTING AND VENTILATION OF THE ROOMS.- (1) The whole or part of one side of one or
more rooms intended for human habitation and not abutting on either the front, rear or side open spaces
shall abut on an interior open space whose minimum width in all directions shall be 3.0 metres in case of
buildings not more than 11.00 metres in height and subject to the provision of increasing the same with
increasing height of 0.3 metre per every metre height or part thereof beyond 11.0 metres. However, in
case of buildings already constructed with 3.0 metresthe open space for new construction on upper floor,
the open space on this basis shall be ensured and would remain as mandatory open space.
(2) Where the lighting and ventilation requirements are not met through daylight and natural ventilation, the
same shall be ensured through artificial lighting and mechanical ventilation as per part VIII Building
Services Section 1 Lighting and Ventilation of National Building Code of India, as amended from time to
time published by the Indian Standard Institution. The latest version of the National Building Code of
India, shall be considered at the time of enforcement of these Bye-Laws.
(3) The minimum aggregate area of opening of habitable room excluding doors and fixed glazing but
including the frame shall be not less than 1/8th of floor area of the room.
(4) The minimum aggregate area of opening of kitchens excluding doors and fixed glazing but including the
frame shall be not less than 1/6th of floor area of the kitchen.
(5) No portion of a room shall be assumed to be lighted if it is more than 7.5 metres from the opening
assumed for lighting of that portion of the room.
(6) In lodges and hotels where attached toilets whose walls are not abutting on an external wall are provided,
mechanical ventilation system should be installed as per theprovisions of the part VIII of National
Building Code of India 2016, as amended from time to time published by the Indian Standard Institution.
32. PARAPETS.Parapet walls and hand rails provided on the edges of roof terrace, balcony, etc. shallnot be
less than 1.0 metre and not more than 1.50 metresin height. The specified height shall not apply when
roof terrace is not accessible by a staircase.
33. BOUNDARY WALL.-(1) Except with the permission of Chief Executive Officer, under Section
261 of the Cantonments Act, 2006 boundary wall, hedges or fenceson any land in the Cantonment shall
not be erected and the maximum height of the boundary wall shall not exceed 2.5 metres above the
centerline of the street.
34. EXIT REQUIREMENTS.-(1)General requirements:
(a) Every building meant for human occupancy shall be provided with exits sufficient to provide
safe escapeof occupants in case of fire or other emergency.
(b) In every building, exit shall comply with the minimum requirement of this part, except those
not accessible for general public use.
(c) All exits shall be free of obstructions.
(d) No building shall be altered so as to reduce the number, width or protection of exits to less
than that required.
(e) Exits shall be clearly visible and the routes to reach the exit shall be clearly marked and sign
posted to guide the population of floor concerned.
(f) All exit ways shall be properly illuminated.
(g) Firefighting equipment where provided along exits shall be suitably located and clearly marked
but must not obstruct the exit way and yet there should be clear indication about its location
from either side of the exit way.
(h) Alarm devices shall be installed to ensure prompt evacuation of the population concerned
though the exits, wherever required.
(i) All exits shall provide continuous means of egress to the exterior of a building or to an exterior
open space leading to a street.
(j) Exits shall be so arranged that they may be reached without passing through another occupied
unit, except in the case of residential buildings.
(2) Types of Exits.-(a) Exits shall be either of horizontal or vertical type. An exit may be doorway, corridor
passageways, ramp, internal staircase or external staircase, to an internal or external open area, verandah
and/or terraces which have access to the street or to roof of a building.
(b) An exit may also include a horizontal exit leading to an adjoining building at the same level; and
(c) Lifts, escalators and revolving doors shall not be considered as exits.
(3) Number and Size of Exits: The requisite number and size of various exits shall be provided, based on
the population in each room, area and floor based on the occupant load, capacity of exits, travel distance
and height of buildings.
(a) Arrangement of Exits: Exits shall be so located so the travel distance on the floor shall not
exceed 22.5 metres for residential, educational, institutional and hazardous occupancies and 30
metres for assembly, business, mercantile, industrial and storage occupancies. Whenever more
than one exit is required for a floor of a building, exits shall be placed as remote from each other
as possible. All the exits shall be accessible from the entire floor area at all floor levels. The
travel distance to an exit from the remote point shall not exceed half the distance as stated above
except in the case of institutional occupancy wherein it shall not exceed 6 metres.
(b) Occupant Load: The population in rooms and areas of floors shall be calculated based on the
occupant load as provided in National Building Code and amended from time to time.
(c) Capacity of Exits: The capacity of exits (doors and stairways) indicating the number of persons
of that could be safely evacuated through a unit exit width of 0.5 metre shall be as per the
National Building Code amended from time to time.
(4) Doorways.-(a) Every exit doorway shall open into an enclosed stairway, a horizontal exit, on corridor or
passageway providing continuous and protected means of egress:
(b) No exit doorway shall be less than 1.0 metre in width. Doorways shall be not less than 2.0
metres in height. Doorways for bathrooms, water closet stores etc. shall not be less than 0.75
metre wide.
(c) Exit doorways shall open outwards, that is, away from the room but shall not obstruct the travel
along any exit. No door, when opened, shall reduce the required width of stairway or landing to
less than 0.90 metre. Overhead or sliding doors shall not be installed.
(d) Exit door shall not open immediately upon a flight of stairs. A landing equal to at least the width
of the door shall be provided in the stair way at each doorway. Level of landing shall be the
same as that of the floor which it serves.
(e) Exit doorways shall be open-able from the side which they serve without the useof a key.
(f) Revolving doors shall not be allowed.
(5) Stairway.-(a)For assembly, business, educational, hazardous, industrial, mercantile, multistory and
public buildings there shall be a minimum of two staircases and one of them shall be an enclosed
stairway and the other shall be on the external wall of the building and shall open directly to the exterior,
interior open space or to any open space for safety. Single staircase may be accepted for educational,
business or residential building where floor area does not exceed 300 square metres and height of
building does not exceed 18 metres and other requirements of occupant load, travel distance and width of
staircase shall meet the requirement. The single staircase in such cases shall be on the outer wall of the
building.
(b) Internal stairs shall be constructed of non-combustible materials throughout;
(c) Internal stairs shall be constructed as a self-contained unit with at least one side adjacent to an
external wall and shall be completely enclosed;
(d) The minimum width of an internal staircase shall be 1 metre. Columns and other building
features shall not reduce the width of the staircase.
(e) The minimum width of treads without nosing shall be 250 millimetres for an internal staircase
for residential buildings. In the case of other buildings, the minimum tread shall be 300
millimetres. The treads shall be constructed and maintained in a manner to prevent slipping.
(f) The maximum height of riser shall be 190 millimetres in the case of residential buildings and
150 millimetres in the case of other buildings. They shall be limited to 12 per flight.
(g) Handrails shall be provided with a minimum height of 0.9 metre from the centre of the tread;
(h) The minimum head room in a passage under the landing of a staircase and under the staircase
shall be 2.2 metres. Beams and other building features shall not reduce the head room of the
staircase.
(i) No living space, store or other fire exits shall open directly into the stairwell of the staircase.
(j) The external exit door of the staircase enclosure at ground level shall open directly to the open
spaces or should be reached without passing through any door other than a door provided to
from a draught lobby.
(k) The main staircase and fire escape shall be continuous from ground floor to the terrace level.
(l) No electrical shafts/AC ducts or gas pipe etc. shall pass through the staircase.
(m) Lift shall not open in staircase landing.
(n) No combustible material shall be used for any surface decoration in the staircase.
(o) A staircase shall not be arranged round a lift shaft.
(p) The exit signs with arrow indicating the way to escape route shall be provided at a suitable
height from the floor level on the wall and shall be illuminated by electric light connected to
corridor circuits. All exit way marking signs of suitable size should be flushed with the wall and
so designed that no mechanical damage shall occur to them due to moving of furniture or other
heavy equipment. Further all landings of floor shall have floor indication boards indicating the
number of floors as per Bye-Laws. The floor signage indicator shall be placed on the wall
immediately facing the flight of stairs and nearest to the landing. It shall be of size not less than
0.2 metre X 0.5 metre.
(৭) In case of single staircase, it shall terminate at ground floor level and access to the basement
shall be by a separate staircase. However, second staircase may lead to basement levels provided
the same is separate at ground level by either a ventilated lobby with discharge points at two
different ends or through enclosures.
(6) Fire Escapes or External Stairs.-(a) Fire escapes shall not be considered in calculating the
evacuation time of a building.
(b) All fire escapes shall be directly connected to the ground.
(c) Entrance to fire escape shall be separate and remote from the internal staircase.
(d) The route to fire escape shall be free of obstructions at all times, except a doorway leading to the
fire escape which shall have the required fire resistance.
(e) Fire escape shall be constructed of non-combustible materials.
(f) Fire escapes stairs shall have straight flight not less than 0.75 metrewide with 250millimetres
treads and risers not more than 190 millimetres. The number of risers shall be limited to 16 per
flight.
(g) Handrails shall be of a height not less than 0.9 metre.
(7) Ramps.-(a) Ramps with a slope of not more than 1 to 10 may be substituted for and shall comply with all
the applicable requirements of required stairways as to enclosure capacity and limiting dimensions
Ramps shall be surfaced with approved non slipping materials.
(b) The minimum width of the ramps in hospitals shall be 2.25 metres;
(c) Handrailsshall be provided on both sides of the ramp;
(d) Ramps shall lead directly to outside open space at ground level or courtyard or safe place.
(8) Corridors.-(a)The minimum width of a corridor shall not be less than 75 centimetres in the case of 2
storey row housing residential building. For all other buildings minimum width shall be 1metre.
(b) In case of more than one main staircase of the building interconnected by a corridor or other
enclosed space there shall be at least one smoke stop door across the corridor or enclosed space between
the doors in the enclosing walls of any two stair cases.
35. NON-FSI SPACES.The following shall not be included in FSI calculation:
(a) In the terrace above the top moststorey, areas covered by stair-case rooms andlift rooms and
passages thereto, architectural features, elevated tanks (provided its height below the tank from
the floor does not exceed 1.5 metres) and WC (with floor area not exceeding 1.2 square metres)
(b) Staircase and lift rooms and passage thereto in the stilt parking floor or upperfloors used for
parking
(c) Staircase and lift rooms and passage thereto in the basement floor or floorsused for parking.
(d) Area of the basement floor or floors used for parking
(e) Area of the stilt parking floor provided it is open on sides, and used forparking.
(f) Servants or drivers bath room and water closet for each block in cases ofNon-High-Rise
Buildings at ground floor or stilt parking floor.
(g) Watchman booth
(h) Caretaker booth or room in ground floor or stilt parking floor
(i) One toilet in each floor not exceeding 1.12 square metres.
CHAPTER V
INCLUSIVE DESIGN
36. FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC BUILDING FOR THE DIFFERENTLY-ABLEDPERSONS.-These
provisions are applicable to all buildings, recreation areas and facilities used by thepublic. It does not
apply to private domestic residences.
(1) Site planning.-Level of the roads, access paths and parking areas shall be described in the plan
along with specification of materials. Every building should have at least one access to main
entrance/exit to the differently-abled which shall be indicated by proper signage. This entrance
shall be approached through a ramp together with stepped entry. The ramp should have a
landing after every 9 metres run and in front of the doorway. Minimum size of landing shall be
1.0 x 2.0 metres.
(2) Access path/Walk way.-Access path from plot entry and surface parking to building entrance
shall be a minimum of 1.8 metreswide having even surface without any step. Slope, if any shall
not have gradient greater than 5%. Selection of floor material shall be made suitably to attract or
to guide visually impaired persons (limited to floor material) whose colour texture is
conspicuously different from that of the surrounding floor material or the material that emit
different sound to guide visually impaired persons. Finishes shall have a non-slip surface with
texture traversable by a wheelchair. Curbs wherever provided should blend to common level.
(3) Parking.-For parking of vehicles of differently-abled people, the following provisions shall be
made:
(a) Surface parking for two Equivalent Car Spaces (ECS) shall be provided near entrance
for the differently-abledpersons with maximum travel distance of 30 metres from
building entrance.
(b) The width of parking bay shall be minimum 3.6 metres.
(c) The information stating that the space is reserved for wheelchair users shall be
conspicuously displayed.
(d) Guiding floor materials shall be provided or a device that guides visually impaired
persons with audible signals or other devices which serves the same purpose shall be
provided.
(4) BuildingRequirements.-The specified facilities for the buildings for differently-abledpersons
shall be as follows:
(a) Approach to plinth level.
(b) Corridor connecting the entrance exits for the differently-abled.
(c) Stair-ways.
(d) Lift.
(e) Toilet.
(f) Drinking water.
(g) Braille signage shall be provided at the above specified facilities.
(5) Approaches to Plinth Level.
(a) Ramp shall be provided with non-slip material to enter the building minimum clear
width of ramp shall be 1.8 metres with maximum gradient 1: 12, between top and
bottom of the ramp. Length of ramp shall not exceed 9.00 metres having 0.8 metrehigh
handrail on both sides extending 300 millimetres beyond the ramp. Minimum gap from
the adjacent wall to the handrail shall be 50 millimetres.
(b) Minimum clear opening for the entrance door shall be 1.0 metre. Threshold shall not be
raised more than 12 millimetres.
(c) For stepped approach, size of tread shall not be less than 300 millimetres and maximum
riser shall be 150 millimetres. Provision of 0.8 metrehigh handrails on both sides of the
stepped approach similar to the ramped approach shall be made.
(6) Corridor connecting the entrance/exit for the differently-abled.-The corridor connecting the
entrance/exit for differently-abled leading directly outdoors to a place where information
concerning the overall use of the specified building can be provided to visually impaired person
either by a person or by signs, shall be provided as follows:
(a) Guiding floor materials shall be provided or devices that emit sound to guide visually
impaired persons.
(b) The minimum width shall be 1.5 metres.
(c) In case there is a difference of level, slope ways shall be provided with a slope of 1:12.
(d) Handrails shall be provided for ramps/slope ways.
(7) Stairways.-Stairways with open riser and provision of nosing shall not be sanctioned.
(8) Lifts.-Wherever lift is necessary, provisions of at least one lift shall be made for the wheelchair
user with the following car dimensions of lift recommended for passenger lift for 13 persons'
capacity by Bureau of Indian Standard.
(a) Clear internal depth minimum of 1.1 metres.
(b) Clear internal width minimum of 2.0 metres. Entrance door width shall be0.91 metre.
(c) A handrail not less than 0.6-metre-long at 0.9 metre above floor level shall be fixed
adjacent to the control panel.
(d) The lift lobby shall be of an inside measurement of 1.8 metres x 2.0 metres or more.
(e) The Braille signage will be posted outside the lifts.
(f) Operational details of lifts shall confirm to the National Building Code of India and
will be the responsibility of designer as well as manufacturer.
(9) Toilets.-One special water closet in a set of toilets shall be provided for the use of differently
abled with essential provision of washbasin near the entrance for the differently-abled.
(a) The minimum size shall be 1.5 metres x 1.75 metres.
(b) Minimum clear opening of the door shall be 0.9 metre and the door shall be swing or
sliding type.
(c) Suitable arrangement for vertical/horizontal handrails with 50 millimetres clearance
from wall shall be made in the toilet.
(d) The water closet seat shall be 0.5 metre from the floor.
(10) Refuge.-An alternative to immediate evacuation of a building via staircases and/or lifts is
required for the movement of differently-abled persons to areas of safety within a building. If
possible, they could remain there until the fire is controlled and extinguished or until rescued by
fire fighters.
(a) A refuge area may be provided at the fire protected stair landing on each floor that can
safety hold one or two wheelchairs.
(b) The area shall have doorways with clear opening width of 900 mm and
(c) The area shall have an alarm switch installed between 900 millimetres and 1200
millimetres from the floor level.
(d) Refuge area is mandatorily to be provided for the plot size of 1000square metresand
above.
CHAPTER VI
PROVISIONS OF STRUCTURAL SAFETY, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SERVICES, WATER
SUPPLY, ETC.
37. LANDSCAPING.-(1)Institutional, Industrial, Commercial and Group Housing Complexes shall be
required to plant a minimum number of trees as per Table below:
Table: Number of trees to be planted.
+-----+-------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| S.No. | Plot area (Square metres) | No. of Trees required |
+=====+===============================+===================================================================================================================================+
| 1 | Upto 2000 | One tree per 80 square metres of open space out of which minimum 50% trees to be in the category of evergreen trees having height of |
| | | 6.0 metres or more |
+-----+-------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 2 | From 2001 to | One tree per 80 square metres of open space out of which minimum 50% trees to be in the category of evergreen trees, having height of |
| | 12000 | 9.0 metres or more |
+-----+-------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 3 | More than | One tree per 80 square metres of open space out of which minimum 50% trees to be in the category of evergreen trees having height of |
| | 12000 | 12.0 metres or more |
+-----+-------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
(2) A detailed landscaping plan will have to be got approved from the Competent Authority with
specifications.
(3) Norms for planting in all plots belonging to individual shall be as follows:
(a) Minimum of three trees in every plot for plot size above 500 square metres.
(b) Selected trees should be more than 3.6 metres in height and be suitable for local climate.
38. STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND SAFETY FEATURES.-The structural design of foundation elements
made of masonry, timber, plain concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete and structural steel,
shall be carried out in accordance with Part-VI Structural Design, Section-1 Loads, Section 2
Foundation, Section 3. Wood, Section 4 Masonry, Section 5 - Concrete, Section 6 - Steel of National
Building Code of India, 2005 taking into consideration all relevant Indian Standards given below:
(1) IS: 1893 (Part 1)-2002 “Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures (Fifth
Revision)"
(2) IS: 13920 - 1993 “Ductile detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subject to SeismicForces
Code of Practice" November 1993.
(3) IS: 13828 1993 "Improving Earthquake Resistance of Low Strength Masonry Buildings"
August 1993.
(4) IS: 4326-2013 "Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Buildings – Code ofPractice
(Second Revision)".
(5) IS: 13827 – 1993 "Improving Earthquake Resistance of Earthen Building – Guidelines"October
1993.
(6) IS: 13935 2009 "Seismic Evaluation, Repair and Seismic Strengthening of Buildings
Guidelines".
(7) For Protection of Landslide Hazard:
(a) IS: 14458 (Part 1): 1998 Guidelines for retaining wall for hill area: Part 1
Selectionoftype of wall.
(b) IS: 14458 (Part 2): 1997 Guidelines for retaining wall for hill area: Part 2 Design
ofretaining/breast walls
(c) IS: 14458 (Part 3): 1998 Guidelines for retaining wall for hill area: Part 3Construction
of dry stone walls
(d) IS: 14496 (Part 2): 1998 Guidelines for the preparation of landslide – Hazardzonation
maps in mountainous terrains: Part 2 Macro-zonation.
(8) Whenever an Indian Standard or the National Building Code of India is referred, the latest
provision in the standard should be adhered to
39. MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS.(1) Quality of Materials and Workmanship
(a) All materials and workmanship shall be of good quality conforming generally to accepted
standards of Public Works Department of Himachal Govt, Indian Standard Specifications and
Code as included in Part V Building Materials and Part VII Constructional Practices and Safety
of National Building Code of India.
(b) All burrow pits dug in the course of construction and repair of buildings, roads, embankment
and the like shall be deep and connected with each other in the formation of a drain directed
towards the lowest level and properly sloped for discharge into a river, stream, channel or drain
and no person shall create any isolated burrow pit which is likely to cause accumulation of water
which shall breed mosquitoes.
(2) New Materials and Design Methods
(a) The provisions of these Bye-Laws are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method
of design or construction not specifically prescribed by Bye- Laws No. 39.1 above, provided any
such alternative has been approved by BIS or any other statutory body.
(b) Such alternatives may be approved provided that it is found that the proposed alternative is
satisfactory and confirms to the provisions of relevant parts regarding material, design and
construction and that material, method, or work offered is for the purpose intended, at least
equivalent to that prescribed, in the Bye-Laws in quality, strength, compatibility, effectiveness,
fire and water resistance, durability and safety.
40. ELECTRICAL SERVICES.-The planning, design and installation of electrical installations, air
conditioning installation and installation of lifts and escalators shall be carried out in accordance with
Part VIII Building Services, Section-2 Electrical installations, Section-3 Air conditioning and Heating,
Section-5 Installation of Lifts and Escalators of the National Building Code of India.
41. ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES.
(1) Use of Compact Florescent Lamps and Electric Chokes:
(a) The use of incandescent lamps and conventional chokes in all new buildings,
institutions constructed in Government sector, Government Aided sector, Boards and
Corporations and Autonomous bodies is banned.
(b) It will be mandatory that in these existing buildings the defective incandescent lamps
and chokes when replaced would be replaced by only compact fluorescent lamps
(CFL), LED and electronic chokes.
(c) The Competent Authority will effect necessary modification in the local demand to
promote the use of Compact Fluorescent Lamps, LED and electronic chokes instead of
conventional bulbs and chokes while releasing/sanctioning new connections/loads in
such buildings.
(2) All new cases may consider the following provisions of solar water heating systems for energy
conservation:
(a) An open space in the roof which receives direct sunshine; the roof shall have a load
bearing capacity of at least 50 kg. per square metre.
(b) The building must have a provision for continuous water supply to the solar water
heating system.
(c) The building design should provide for an insulated pipeline from the heating system to
all distribution points where hot water is required.
(d) The recommended minimum capacity of installation shall not be less than25 litres per
day for each bathroom and kitchen subject to the maximum of 50% of the total roof
area is utilized by the system
(e) Installation of Solar Assisted Water Heating Systems shall confirm to BIS specification
IS 12933. The solar collectors used in the system shall have the BIS certification mark.
(3) Whenever hot water requirement is continuous, auxiliary arrangement either with electrical
elements or oil-based systems of adequate capacity may be provided.
(4) No new building in the following categories shall be sanctioned unless this installation has solar
assisted water heating system:
(a) Industries which use hot water for processing;
(b) All hospitals and nursing homes;
(c) All hostels, hotels, motels, guest houses and banquet halls;
(d) Large canteens i.e. which serve more than 100 persons in a day.
(e) Office building on a plot area of 500 square metres or above.
(f) Residential buildings on a plot area of 500 square metres or above.
(g) Residential schools and colleges;
(5) Off GridRooftop Solar Power Plant at New Buildings.All buildings on plot size 250 square
metres or more, which are proposed to be constructed afresh, shall install Rooftop Solar Power
installation, of adequate capacity, as per norms and parameters fixed by ministry of new and
renewable energy or its subordinate organizations, time to time.
(6) Energy Saving Certificate. For plot size of 250 square metres or above, the applicant who have
obtained building plan sanction and after obtaining completion certificate from Cantonment
Board shall save the energy consumption less than the prescribed norms and standards in
accordance with the procedure and submit the Energy savings certificate in yearly manner from
the Competent Issuing Authority as per Section 14 A of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
42. COOLING ACTION PLAN.-(1) All buildings on plot size below 500 square metres, which are
proposed to be constructed a fresh, shall provide spaces for plantation of scrubs and trees purpose to the
extent of minimum of 05 square metres of plot area and all buildings on plot size 500 square metres or
more, which are proposed to be constructed a fresh, shall provide spaces for plantation of scrubs and trees
to the extent of 1/20th of plot area.
(2) As per 11.4 of Greenbelts, Landscaping and Water Conservation of National Building Code, as amended
from time to time, cutting of trees in the plot proposed for construction should be made after getting the
permission of Cantonment Board.
(3) As per the 11.6.2 of Greenbelts, Landscaping and Water Conservation of National Building Code, as
amended from time to time, no permanent/temporary construction should be constructed around the
water bodies such as pond, lake, river, sea up to a distance of 50 metres from the edge of the water body.
43. LIGHTENING PROTECTION OF BUILDING.-The lightening protection for building shall be
provided based on the provisions of Part III of the National Building Code of India.
44. PLUMBING SERVICE.-The planning, design, construction and installation of water supply, drainage
andsanitation and gas supply systems shall be in accordance with Part IX PlumbingServices, Section - 1
Water Supply, Section - 2 Drainage and Sanitation, Section – 3 GasSupply of the National Building Code
of India.
45. REQUIREMENTS OF WATER SUPPLY IN BUILDING.-(1) The total requirements of water supply
shall be calculated based on the Building Occupancy as follows and as per national building code
amended time to time.
(a) Residential Building: Five persons per tenement.
(b) Other Buildings: No. of persons based on occupant block and floor area.
(2) Storage of Water: Minimum provision should be made for storage of water to meet the daily
requirements of the individuals using the building as follows:
Table 45.2: Minimum Domestic storage capacities
+-----+---------------------------------------------------+-------------------+
| S.No. | No. of floors | Storage capacity |
+=====+===================================================+===================+
| | For premises occupied as tenements with common convenience | |
+-----+---------------------------------------------------+-------------------+
| 1 | Floor 1 | Nil provided no down take fittings are attached |
+-----+---------------------------------------------------+-------------------+
| 2 | Floor 2 and above | 500 litres per tenement |
+-----+---------------------------------------------------+-------------------+
| | For premises occupied as flats or blocks | |
+-----+---------------------------------------------------+-------------------+
| 1 | Floor 1 | Nil provided no down take fittings are attached |
+-----+---------------------------------------------------+-------------------+
| 2 | Floor 2 and above | 500 litres per tenement |
+-----+---------------------------------------------------+-------------------+
Note:
1. If the premises are situated at a place higher than the road level in front of the
premises, storage at ground level shall be provided on the same lines as on upper
floors
2. The above storage may be sanctioned to be installed provided that the total domestic
storage calculated on the above basis is not less than the storage calculated on the
number of down-take fittings according to the scale given below
Down-take taps: 70 liters each
Showers: 135 liters each
- Bathtubs: 200 liters each
46. RAINWATER HARVESTING AND GROUND WATER REGULATIONS.-(1) Water harvesting
through storage of water runoff including Rainwater in all building on plots of 400 square metres and
above will be mandatory.
(2) Adoption of rooftopRainwater harvesting system is mandatory for all
residential/educational/institutional/hotel building/industrial and commercial establishments, which have
plot size more than 250 square metres and more.
(3) The plans submitted shall indicate the system of storm water drainage along with points of collection of
rainwater in surface reservoirs or in recharge wells. These provisions will be applicable as per the Public
Notice(s) of Central Ground Water Authority issued from time to time.
(4) Undertaking of any operations connected with drilling, cleaning, construction or rehabilitation of ground
water abstraction structures and related works including installation of pumps shall not be undertaken
without prior permission of the Cantonment Board.
(5) Drilling contractors or Agencies/Plot occupiers are required to take prior permission for works connected
with drilling, cleaning, boring and installation of pumps.
(6) The Authority shall ensure that no drilling activity is undertaken without prior approval and is authorized
to take action against offenders by seizing the drilling rig, sealing of tube well and disconnection of
electric supply to the energized tube well.
47. REQUIREMENTS OF SANITARY FITTINGS.-(1) To ensure optimization of water the following
measures shall be adopted in case of all new building sanction where plot size is more than 750 square
metres on a case to case basis as decided by the Competent Authority:
(a) Use of low dual flush capacity cisterns in water closets instead of the normal 12.5 litres capacity.
(b) Use of water less urinals in all public buildings.
(c) Provision of storage and use of recycled water for toilet flushing where the minimum discharge in the
building/complex is 10000 litres or more.
(2) The sanitary fittings and installations for different occupancies shall be as per National Building Code
amended from time to time.
CHAPTER VII
SAVINGS, PENALTIES, REPEALS AND INTERPRETATION
48. SAVINGS CLAUSE.Wherever there is an existing sanctioned structure/building that exceeds coverage
and FAR/FSI etc, re-erection shall be permitted as per the approval granted to the original structure prior
to the implementation of these Bye-Laws.
49. PENALTIES.Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of these Bye-Laws shall be punishable
as per the provisions of the Act.
50. INTERPRETATION TO BE IN CONSONANCE WITH THE ACT, APPLICABLE RULES AND
POLICIES.Notwithstanding anything contained hereunder, the provisions of this Building Bye-
Lawsshall at all times be in consonance and within the provisions of the Act, and other statutory rules
under the said Act. Wherever any discrepancy or ambiguity arises, the Act, shall apply and shall prevail.
The provisions of the Act, 2006 are in-built into these Bye-Laws and shall be read as part of the Bye-
Laws for understanding and applying the Bye-Laws. Similarly, the terms of lease, terms of old grant and
such other terms as per the existing policies or any policy issued in this regard from time to time shall
prevail and the Building Bye-Laws now promulgated shall be within the meaning of these policies and
shall not be in any way contrary to the said policy terms. To the said extent, the terms of these Building
Bye-Laws are conditional.
[F. No. CBD/3/7/Building Bye-Laws]
SUMAN SAURABH, I.D.E.S., Chief Executive Officer (Dagshai Cantt)
FORM A: CERTIFICATE REGARDING SAFETY FROM NATURAL HAZARDS AND STRUCTURAL
SAFETY
(To be submitted by structural engineer and applicant through e-Chhawani portal)
To,
The Chief Executive Officer
Dagshai Cantonment, Dagshai 173210
I hereby certify that the erection/ re-erection or addition/ alteration in building No.
/ in Plot No.
/ street
in Block No.
survey / GLR SyNo.
of
Cantonment has been undertaken by me.
on
situated at road
It is certified that the structural design including safety from natural hazards based on soil conditions has
been duly incorporated in the design of the building and these provisions shall be adhered to during the
construction.
I, being a structural Engineer, certify that the additions/alterations satisfy the requirements of
structural stability and all such alterations, repairs involving walls, columns, beams, roof, footings, foundations
etc., are covered under the provisions of Building Bye-Laws requiring compliance.
Signature of Engineer
Name in block letters
Address
Signature of Applicant
Name in block letters
Address
Dated
FORM B: CERTIFICATE FOR SUPERVISION
(To be submitted by Architect/Civil Engineer/Structural Engineer and applicant through e-Chhawani Portal)
To,
The Chief Executive Officer
Dagshai Cantonment, Dagshai 173210
Sir,
I hereby certify that the Erection/ Re-erection or Addition/ Alteration in building No.
on
/
in Plot No.
situated at road / street
in Block
survey / GLR Sy No.
shall be carried out under my supervision and I certify that all materials (type and grade) and the
workmanship of the work shall be generally in accordance with the general specification submitted along with the
building application and that the work shall be carried out according to the sanction plan. I shall be responsible for
the execution of the work in all respects.
Signature of
Architect / Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer
Name of
Architect / Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer
License no. of
Architect / Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer
Signature of
Architect / Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer
Signature of Applicant
Name in block letters
Address
Dated
FORM C: INDEMNITY BOND FOR BASEMENT
(To be submitted by applicant through e-Chhawani portal)
TO BE SUBMITTED ON NON-JUDICIALSTAMP PAPER OF RS. 20/- DULY ATTESTED BY THE OATH
COMMISSIONER/MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS
Indemnity bond is executed by Shri
S/o Shri
R/o
hereby called Applicant of plot No.
of DagshaiCantonment in favor of the Competent Authority.
in
Whereas the Applicants have submitted the plan of basement and whereas the Applicants have
represented to the Competent Authority and if sanction is granted for the construction of the said basement the
Applicants shall indemnify the Competent Authority of any loss at time of digging of foundation of the said
basement or in the course of construction of the basement or even thereafter.
And whereas the said Applicants have further agreed to indemnify the Competent Authority for any
claims put up against the Authority either by way of damage, compensation or in any other way in case the
Authority is required to pay any such amount to any person or theApplicant or Applicants of the adjoining
properties. The Applicants hereby agree and undertake to indemnify the Authority to pay the full extent of the
amount the Authority may require to pay to the extent hereinabove mentioned.
The Applicant further undertake and agree to indemnify the Authority for any such amount the
Competent Authority may require to pay either by way of compensation or damage or any other amount and
further undertake to indemnify the authority of all cost and expenses that the Authority may require to defend such
action in any court of law. The Applicants undertake that no excavation shall be carried out beyond permissible
boundaries of plot. Any damage occurring during or due to excavation made at site to public sewer, water drains
shall be madegood by the Applicants.
In consideration of the above matter, undertaking and indemnity given by the said Applicants the
Authority hereunder in this behalf grant the sanction to construct the basement to the saidApplicant.
In witness hereof, the Applicants abovementioned put their hands and seal to the said indemnity bond on
this day of
(Executants) (1)
(Applicant) (2)
Witness:
(1)
(2)
FORM D: NOTICE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
(Through e-Chhawani Portal)
To,
The Chief Executive Officer
Dagshai Cantonment, Dagshai 173210
Sir,
Road
I hereby state that the erection / re-erection or addition/alteration in/on building no.
Survey No.
Cantonment will be commenced
on / in
on
as per your permission vide office letter no.
dated
under the
supervision of
Architect / Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer /
in accordance with sanctioned plans.
Signature of Applicant
Name of Applicant
(IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Address of Applicant
Dated
FORM E: NOTICE ON COMPLETION OF BUILDING
(Through e-Chhawani Portal)
To,
The Chief Executive Officer,
Dagshai Cantonment, Dagshai 173210
Sir,
1. We hereby certify that the erection/re-erection of building or addition/alteration in building on
dated
(address) has been Supervised by the undersigned and is strictly in accordance with the plan
sanctioned vide letter
No provisions of the Building Bye-Laws have been
transgressed. The work has been competed to our satisfaction and the workmanship and materials used strictly
adhere to the general and detailed specifications. Drainage/sanitation/water supply works have been executed as
per Building Bye-Laws and sanctioned plan. No provision of the Building Bye-Laws and conditions prescribed or
orders issued there under have been transgressed in the course of the work. The building is fit for use for which it
has been erected/re-erected or altered/constructed and enlarged.
2. Certificates:
2.1 Certified that the building/s has/have been constructed according to the Sanctioned Plan and structural design
which incorporate provisions of structural safety as specified in relevant prevailing IS
Codes/Standards/Guidelines.
2.2 Certified that water harvesting as well as waste water re-cycling systems have been provided as per the
sanctioned building plan.
2.3 It is also certified that construction has been done under our supervision and guidance and adheres to the
drawings submitted and the records of supervision maintained by us.
3. Permission to occupy or use the building may be granted.
4. Any subsequent change from completion drawings will be the responsibility of the Applicant(s)
Signature of Applicant
Name
Address
Signature of Supervisory Architect
License No.
Name
Address
Signature of Structural Engineer
License No.
Name
Address
Dated
FORM F: CERTIFICATE FOR COMPLETION-CUM-OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING
(Section 246 of the Act)
(Through e-Chhawani Portal)
To,
Sir,
With reference to your notice of completion dated
description
below
certified
I hereby certify that building, as per
plan
at
sanction No
dated
(address) whose plans were sanctioned vide
has been inspected to ascertain if the same conform to
Building Bye-Laws in respect of the structural safety, hygienic and sanitary conditions inside and in the
surrounding. It is declared fit for occupation. The details of the construction work completed are as follows:
Brief description of each block with area:
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Letter No.
Office Stamp
Date
Chief Executive Officer
Dagshai Cantonment
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054..
VINOD KUMAR
Date: 2026.09.08 18:59:20 +05'30'
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