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MADHYA PRADESH BHUMI VIKAS RULES, 1984
These rules may be called The Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules, 1984.
1. Notification No. 2869-XXXII-84, dated 18-9-1984, published in M.P. Rajpatra (Asadharan), dated 12-11-1984, pp. 2853-2964.
In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires.--
(1) "Accessory use" means any use of the premises subordinate to the principal use and customarily incidental to the principal use;
(2) "Act" means the Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, 1973 (No. 23 of 1973);
(3) "Alteration" means a change from one occupancy to another or a structural change, such as an addition to the area or height, or the removal of part of a building, or any change to the structure, such as the construction of, cutting into or removal of any wall, partition, column, beam, joint, floor or other support, or a change to or closing of any required means of ingress or egress or a change of the fixtures or equipment;
(4) "Approved" means approved by the Authorit
(1) Where land is to be developed or re-developed into sub-divisions, plots or colonies, the rules shall apply to all the modifications to the land layout.
(2) Where a building is erected, the rules shall apply to the design and construction of the building.
(3) Where the whole of any part of the building is demolished, the rules shall apply to all parts of the building whether removed or not.
(4) Where the whole or any part of the building is demolished, the rules shall apply to any remaining part and to the work involved in demolition.
(5) Where a building is altered the rules shall apply to the whole building whether existing or new except that the rules shall apply only to part if that part is completely self contained with respect to facilities
(1) Nothing in these rules shall apply to--
(i) lands to which sub-section 4 of Section 1 of the Act applies; and
(ii) operational constructions.
(2) The following constructions of the Government departments shall not come within the purview of operational construction for the purposes of these rules :--
(a) new residential buildings (other than gate-lodges, quarters for limited essential operational staff);
(b) roads and drains in colonies, hospitals, clubs, institutions and schools.
(3) In case of doubt as to whether any construction partakes the nature of operational constructions, the matter shall be referred to the State Government whose decision shall be
Nothing in these rules shall require the demolition, alteration or abandonment of a building existing on the date on which the relevant provisions of these rules come into force nor prevent continuance of the use or occupancy of an existing building unless in the opinion of the Authority, such building or portion thereof constitute a hazard to the safety of the adjacent property or to the safety of the occupants of the building itself, subject to the over all limitations on restrictions provided in the Development Plan for any area.
(1) The provision of these rules are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of design on construction not specifically prescribed by these rules or the Code, provided any such alternative has been approved by the Authority.
(2) The Authority may approve any such alternative provided it is of the opinion that the proposed alternative is satisfactory and conforms 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 these rules or the Code as regards quality, strength, compatibility, effectiveness, fire and water resistance, durability and safety.
(3) Whenever there is insufficient evidence before the Authority of compliance with the provisions of these rules or the Code or evidence
(1) The Authority shall have a department of Building Inspection which shall be in the charge of an Authority. Engineer having minimum qualifications prescribed in Rule 26 for an Engineer, or Architect or Town Planner and such Authority Engineer shall, for the purpose of these rules, be designated as Building Officer. The appointment of the Building Officer shall be subject to the approval of the Director, Town and Country Planning Department of the State Government or such other officer as the Director may specify for this purpose :
Provided that two or more local authorities may be permitted by the Director to have a common Building Officer on terms and conditions mutually acceptable to such local authorities.
(2) The Authority shall appoint suitable number of Building Inspectors and other Technical Officers having qualifications not l
(1) The Building Officer shall enforce the provisions of these rules and all lawful orders or instructions issued pursuant thereto and shall act on any question related to the mode or manner of construction, addition, alteration, repair, removal or demolition.
(2) The Building Officer--
(i) shall receive all applications for permission under Rule 17 and may issue permission;
(ii) shall examine the premises for which permissions have been issued and ensure compliance with these rules;
(iii) may as and when necessary issue all necessary notices or orders to (a) remove illegal or unsafe construction, (b) require necessary safeguards during development or construction, (c) require adequate exit facilities in existing buildings and (d) ensure compliance
The Building Officer or his duly authorised representative may, after giving previous notice, enter at any reasonable time any building or premises to perform any duty imposed upon him by these rules :
Provided that,--
(i) in the case of any building used as a dwelling house, or upon any enclosed part of garden attached to such building, no such entry shall be made except between the hours of sunrise and sunset or without giving its occupiers atleast 24 hours, notice in writing of the intention to enter;
(ii) sufficient opportunity shall in every instance be given to enable to women (if any) to withdraw from such land or building;
(iii) due regard shall always be had so far as may be compatible with the exigencies of the purpose for which the entry
The Building Officer may make or cause to be made all the required inspections or he may accept reports of inspections of authoritative and recognized services or individuals; and all reports of inspections shall be in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such authoritative service or by the responsible individual. The Building Officer may engage any such opinion as he may deem necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that may arise, subject to the approval of the Authority.
(1) If at any stage the Building Officer is of the opinion that construction is not proceeding according to the sanctioned plan or is in violation of any of the provisions of these rules or any other law for the time being in force, he shall notify the owner and thereupon all further construction not in conformity with these rules or any other law shall be stopped until correction has been effected and approved.
(2) If the owner fails to comply with the requirements at any stage of construction, the Authority may cancel the permission for building and shall cause notice of such cancellation to be securely posted upon the said construction, if the owner is not traceable at his address given in the notice and there is no agent to receive the notice on behalf of the owner. Posting of such a notice shall be considered sufficient notification of cancellation to the owner thereof.
Whenever any building is being used by any person contrary to provisions of these rules, the Building Officer may by order require discontinuance of such use of such building or portion thereof. Such person shall discontinue the use within ten days of the receipt of such notice or make the building or portion thereof comply with requirements of the rules.
(1) The Authority may appoint a Board of Appeal consisting of persons who hold or have held the civil posts of,--
(i) a District Judge or Additional District Judge or a retired officer having not less than 5 years administrative experience as Collector or Additional Collector as the Chairman.
(ii) The Joint or Deputy Director, Town and Country Planning for the area as a member.
(iii) A representative nominated by the Authority as a member :
Provided that if any appeal involves any matter falling under clause (c) or of sub-rule (2) and the Board does not have a member having requisite qualification and experience as a Civil Engineer the Chairman may coopt an officer of State P.W.D. not below the rank of a Superintendent Engineer for hearing such appe
(1) No person shall carry out any development or erect, re-erect or make alterations or demolish any building or cause the same to be done without obtaining a prior permission in writing in this regard from the Authority :
Provided that no permission shall be required for,--
(i) Such alteration under below mentioned heads in a building, as do not otherwise violate any provisions regarding general building requirements, structural stability and fire safety requirements of these rules,--
(a) opening and closing of a window or door or ventilator;
(b) providing inter-communication doors;
(c) providing partitions;
(d) providing false ceilings;
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Any permission, sanction or approval given, order passed or any action taken or anything done in respect of the matters covered by these rules under any law or rule in force immediately before the commencement of these rules shall be governed in accordance with the provisions of law or rule under which such sanction or approval was given, order was passed or any action was taken or anything was done, as if these rules have not come into force.
Every person who intends to develop, erect, re-erect or make alterations in any place in a building shall give notice in writing to the Authority of his intention in the form given in Appendix 'A' and such notice shall be accompanied by plans and statements in quadruplicate. The plans may be in ordinary prints on farro paper or any other type. One set of such plans shall be cloth mounted which shall be retained in the office of the Authority for record after the issue of permit or a refusal.
The application shall be accompanied by documents, [***], showing proof of ownership or of any legal right in relation to the site.
The application shall also be accompanied by a certificate duly signed by Structural Engineer/Architect of the building ensuring all the provisions of Rule 84 (for Earthquake prone areas) of this Niyam.]
3. Substitute
(1) Information Accompanying Notice.--
The notice shall be accompanied with the key plan, site plan, building plan, service plan, specifications, certificate of supervision and ownership title as prescribed in sub-rules (2) to (12).
(2) Drawing sheet Sizes :--
(a) The size of drawing sheets shall be any of those specified in Table 1.
TABLE 1
Drawing Sheet Sizes
[Rule 17 (2)(a)]
S.No. Designation Trimmed sized mm. Untrimmed size mm.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1. A0 841 X 1,189 980 X 1,230
2. A1 5
The licensed architect, structural engineer, engineer, supervisor or town planner, as the case may be, shall prepare and duly sign all plans and shall indicate his name, address, qualifications and licence number as allotted by the Authority. The plans shall also be duly signed by the owner indicating his address. The type of buildings to be undertaken by the licensed professionals shall be as given in Rule 26.
When the notice is only for an alteration of the building, only such plans and statements, as may be necessary, shall accompany the notice.
In case of a notice of intention to erect, re-erect or make alteration in a building or to make or enlarge any structure abutting on property maintained by Public Works Department, Military or other Government Departments, the notice and plan shall be in sufficient numbers to enable the Authority to forward one set each to the appropriate department for report before the permission is granted. The government department shall report to the authority within two weeks from the date of the receipt of the notice and plans whether or not they have any objection to the proposed construction, and give brief reasons for objection, if any. If no reply is received within two weeks or within such further period as may be extended by the Authority, from the Government Department, the authority shall be free to consider the question of sanctioning the plan.
(1) Validity of Notice subject to payment of Fees.--No notice as referred to in Rule 16 shall be deemed valid unless the person giving notice has paid the fees for the time being in force to the Authority and an attested copy of the receipt of such payment is attached with the notice.
(2) Fees not Refundable.--In case permission for building or development is not issued for any objection or defect the fees so paid shall not be refunded to the applicant, but he shall be allowed to re-submit it without any fees after complying with all the objections raised or after removing the defect within a period of one year from the date of rejection after which fresh fees shall have to be paid for such permission.
(3) Scale of Fees.--The scale of fee shall be as under.--
(a) For permission for development
The owner may withdraw his application and plans at any time before sanction and such withdrawal shall terminate all proceedings with respect to such application. In the event of submission of a fresh application within a period of one year from the date of such withdrawal, the fee paid shall be adjusted toward fee payable for fresh application. In no case the fee once paid shall be refunded.
The sanction once accorded shall remain valid upto three years. The permission shall be got revalidated before the expiration of this period. Such revalidation may be permitted for two consecutive terms of one year each, after which proposals shall have to be submitted afresh.]
10. Substituted by Notfn No. F.23 (107)-95-XXXII (1), dated 7th April, 2000.
If during the construction of a building any departure [excepting for items as given in clause (i) of proviso to sub-rule (1) of Rule 14] from the sanctioned plan is made the authority may permit such deviations at the time of issuing of occupancy permit, but no deviation shall be permitted by the Authority relating to the following building control parameters:--
(a) Front M.O.S.
(b) Building Height
(c) Parking/Public utility space.]
11. Substituted by Ibid.
The Authority may revoke any permission issued under the provisions of these rules wherever there has been any false statement or any misrepresentation of any material fact in the application on which the permission was based.
(1) The Authority may issue licences in form given in Appendix C to Architects, Structural Engineers, Engineers, Supervisors and Town Planners, who possess the minimum qualifications as laid down in sub-rule (2).
(2) The minimum qualification prescribed for the issue of licence to an Architect. Engineer etc. is given in column 2 against each--
Designation Minimum Qualification
1. Architect Architects registered under the Architects Act, 1972.
2. Structural Engineer Graduate in Civil Engineering of recognised Indian or Foreign University and Chartered Engineer or Associate Member in Civil Engineering Division of Institution of Engineers (India) or equivalent Overseas Institution with three years experience in structural engineering practice with desi
(1) The Authority may either sanction or refuse the plans and specification or may sanction them with such modifications or directions as it may deem necessary and thereupon shall communicate its decision to the person giving the notice (see Appendix X).
(2) In case of proposal for development work, if in the opinion of the Authority, the layouts of plots, or alignment of the street or accessway is not adopted to or would detrimentally affect the layout or development of adjoining lands, the Authority shall require the applicant to alter the layout as deemed necessary. The details of layout of roads of quality not less than 150 mm. W.B.M. Road, laying of water supply drainage lines to meet the requirement of water supply and sewage affluent of the population to the level of the municipal main, as decided by the Authority shall be furnished to the entire satisfaction of the Authorit
If within period prescribed in sub-section (5) of Section 30 of the Act, the Authority fails to intimate in writing to the person, who has given the notice, of its refusal or sanction, the notice with its plans and statements shall be deemed to have been sanctioned. Subject to the condition mentioned in this rule, nothing shall be construed to authorise any person to do anything in contravention of or against the terms of lease or titles of the land or against any other law operating on the site of the work.
In the case of refusal, the Authority shall give the reasons and relevant provisions of the rule which the plans contravene. The Authority shall as far as possible advise all the objections to the plans and specifications in the first instance itself and ensure that no new objections are raised when they are resubmitted after compliance of earlier objections.
Once the plan has been scrutinised and objections have been pointed out, the owner or person giving notice shall modify the plan to comply with the objections raised and resubmit it. The Authority shall scrutinise the re-submitted plan and if there be further objections, the plan shall be rejected.
(1) Neither the granting of the permit nor the approval of drawings and specifications, nor inspections made by the Authority during erection of the building shall in any way relieve the owner of such building from full responsibility for carrying out the work in accordance with the requirements of these rules.
(2) Every owner shall--
(a) permit the Authority or person authorised by it or the Building Officer or person duly authorised by him to enter the building or premises for which the permit has been granted at any reasonable time for the purpose of ensuring the compliance of these rules;
(b) submit a document of ownership of or right or interest in relation to the site;
(c) obtain, where applicable, from the Authority, permission relating to bu
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15. Omitted by Notification No. 4343-HP-XXXII-88, dated 12-8-88.
(1) Where tests of any materials are made to ensure conformity with the requirements of these rules, records of the test data shall be kept available for inspection during the construction of the building and for such period thereafter as required by the Authority.
(2) The person to whom a permission is issued shall during construction keep--
(a) posted in conspicuous place on the property in respect of which the permission was issued, a copy of the permission for building and/or development, as the case may be; and
(b) a copy of the approved drawings and specifications referred to in Rule 17 on the property in respect of which the permission was issued.
(1) Generally all construction or work for which permission is required shall be subject to inspection by the Authority and certain types of constructions involving unusual hazards or requiring constant inspection shall have continuous inspection by special inspectors appointed by the Authority.
(2) Inspection, where required, shall be made within 7 days following the receipt of notice after which period the owner shall be free to continue the construction according to the sanctioned plan. At the first inspection, the Authority shall determine to the best of its ability that the building has been located in accordance with the approved site plans. The final inspection of the completion of the work shall be made within 21 days following the receipt of notice.
(3) When inspection of any construction operation reveals that any lack of safet
Before a building is demolished, the owner shall notify all utilities having service connections within the building, such as water, electric, gas, sewer and other connections. A permission to demolish a building shall not be issued until a release is obtained from the utilities stating that their respective service connections and appurtenant equipment, such as metres and regulators have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner.
(1) Compliance with the previous provisions of these rules is adequate for normal buildings. But for major public building complexes or buildings coming up in an important area or monumental buildings in cities, the aesthetics of the whole scheme may also have to be examined, vis-a-vis existing structures. In addition, any development which may mar the general characteristics and environment of historical, architectural or other monuments should also be subject to the provisions of this rule.
Note.--
This clause is intended to very few structures to come up in the vicinity of historically important structures or monuments recognised or declared under any law for the time being in force and the scrutiny shall be limited to the external architectural features only so as to ensure an aesthetic continuance of the existing structures with the
The various land use classifications shall be as indicated below :--
(i) Residential Zone Residential
Residential with shop Lines (R1)
(ii) Commercial Zone at Ground Floor Local Commercial Area Distt. Commercial Area (R2)
(C1)
(C2)
(iii) Industrial Zone Service Industries General Industries Special Industries (I1)
(I2)
(I3)
(iv) Green Zone.
(v) Special Reservations.
(1) Subject to other provisions of this rule--
(i) industries, listed in Part -1 of Appendix J may be allowed in zone R1; provided that not more than 5 workers at a time are employed in such industry and it does not employ or use any steam, electricity, oil, water or any other mechanical power :
Provided further that the industries, listed at serial numbers 1 to 38 may be permitted the use of electric power load of maximum of 1 K.W.
(ii) industries listed in Part I and Part II of Appendix J may be allowed in R2 zone provided that an industry in Part II uses only electricity with a maximum load of power indicated against each and as per conditions laid down therein; (iii) industries listed in Part III of Appendix J with a maximum power load of 5 K.W. may be allowed in commercial zone, in additi
(1) No building to deprive any other Building of means of Access.--
No building shall be erected so as to deprive any other building of the means of access.
(2) Building/plot to abut on a public/private means of Access.--
Every building/plot shall, as far as may be, abut on a public/private means of access like streets/roads duly formed.
(3) Construction of Building not to encroach upon an area set upon for means of Access.--
Every person who erects a building shall not at any time erect or cause or permit to be erected any building which in any way encroaches upon or diminishes the area set apart as means of access required under these rules.
(4) Width of mean
(1) Means of access shall be levelled, matalled, flagged, paved, sewered, drained, channelled, lighted, laid with water supply line and provided with trees for shade to the satisfaction of the Authority free of encroachment by any structure or fixture so as not to reduce its width below the minimum required under sub-rule (4) of Rule 39 and shall be maintained in a condition to the satisfaction of the Authority.
(2) If any private street or any other means of access to a building is not levelled, matalled, flagged or paved, sewered, drained, channeled, lighted or laid with water supply line or provided with trees for shade to the satisfaction of the Authority, it may, by written notice require the owner or owners of the several premises situate in front of or adjoining the said street or other means of access or abutting thereon or to which access is obtained through such street or
No premises other than highway amenities like petrol pumps, motels shall have an access direct from highways and such other roads not less than 52 metres in width which the Authority with the approval of the Highway Authority, shall specify from time to time. The Authority, shall maintain a register of such roads which shall be open to public inspection at all times during office hours. The portion of such roads on which direct access may be permitted shall be as identified in the development plan. However, in case of existing development on highways/other roads referred to above, the operation of this clause shall be exempted. These provisions shall however be subject to the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Highway Act, 1936 (No. XXXIV of 1936) and National Highway Act, 1956 (No. 48 of 1956).
[For building other than residential] the following additional provisions of means of access shall be ensured :--
(a) The width of the main street on, which the building abuts shall not be less than 12 metres and one end of this street shall join another street of width not less than 12 metres;
(b) The approach to the building and open spaces on its all sides upto 6 metres width and the layout for the same snail be done in consultation with Fire Authority of the city as approved by the Government and the same shall be hard surface capable of taking the weight of fire engine, weighing up to 18 tonnes. The said open space shall be kept free of obstructions and shall be motorable; and
(c) Main entrance to the plot shall be of adequate width to allow easy access to the fire engine and in no case i
Cul-De-Sacs giving access to plots and extending from 150 to 275 metres in length with an additional turning space at 150 metres will be allowed only in residential areas provided that cul-de-sacs would be permissible only on straight roads and further provided that cul-de-sacs end shall be higher in level than the level of starting point of such dead end road, the turning space, in which case shall be not less than 81 square metres in area with no dimension being less than 9 metres.
3. For building above 18 metres and upto 24 m. height--
Alley shall be provided in commercial and industrial area except where Authority may relax this requirement or when assured provision is made for service access such as off street loading/unloading and parking consistent with and adequate for the use provided. The width of the alley, where provided shall not be less than 6 metres and no dead end alley shall be permitted unless provided with an adequate turn around facilities.
(1) The layout shall be provided at the junctions of roads in such a way that as far as possible all roads meet at right angle. Roads meeting at less than 30 degree should be avoided. However, in case it is necessary to so provide due to unavoidable circumstances, adequate and satisfactory arrangement has to be made from traffic and circulation point of view.
(2) For junctions of roads meeting at right angles as well as other than right angles, the rounding off or cut off or similar treatment shall be done, to the satisfaction of the Authority, depending upon the width of roads, the traffic generated, the sighting angle etc.
Subject to Rule 56, building line shall be set back at least 3 metres from internal means of access in a layout of buildings in a plot.
(1) Residential and Commercial Zones.--
In any layout or sub-division of land measuring 0.2 hectare or more in residential and commercial zones, the community open spaces shall be reserved for recreational purposes which shall, as far as possible, be provided in one place or planned out for the use of the community in clusters or pockets.
(2) Minimum area.--
The community open spaces shall be provided catering to the needs of area of layout, population for which the layout is planned and the category of dwelling units.
A following minimum provision shall be made :--
(i) 10 per cent of the area of the layout; or
(ii) 0.3 to 0.4 hectare/1000 persons; for low inco
(1) Amenity open space in Industrial Zones.--
In the case of sub-division of land in industrial zones of area 0.8 hectares or more, 5 per cent, of the total area shall be reserved as amenity open space which shall also serve as a general parking space; when such amenity open space exceeds 1500 square metres the excess area could be utilized for the construction of buildings for banks, canteens, welfare centres and such other common purposes considered necessary for the industrial use as approved by the Authority.
(2) Amenity open space in Industrial plots.--
Further in all industrial plots measuring 1000 square metres or more in area, 10 per cent of the total area shall be provided as an amenity open space to a maximum of 2500 square metres. Such an amenity open space shall have a means of ac
(1) In addition to commonly open spaces, the layouts shall provide for the community facilities on the scale laid down in Table 4.
TABLE 4
[Rule 49(1)]
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND OTHER SUB-DIVISIONS REQUIREMENTS
S.No. Facilities required Scale of provision (No. required) Area required and remarks
Main type Sub-type
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1. Educational facilities. Nursery school (3 to 5 age group)
Primary school (5 to 11 age group)
High school (11 to 16 age group)
Degree College 1
No piece of land shall be used as a site for he construction of building,--
(a) if the authority considers that the site is insanitary or that it is dangerous to construct a building on it;
(b) if the site is within a distance of 9 metres of the highest water mark, and if there be major water course nearby the distance of the plot from the same shall be 9 metres from average high flood mark or 15 metres from the defined boundary of water course, whichever is more;
(c) if the owner of the building has not shown to the satisfaction of the Authority all the measures required to safeguard the construction from constantly getting damp;
(d) if the building is for assembly use like cinemas and theatres as well as for public worship, which has not been prev
(1) Any land passage or other area within the curtilage of a building shall, if the Authority so requires, be effectively drained by surface water drains or other means.
(2) Written permission required to join water drain to a Sewer.--The written approval of the Authority shall be obtained for connecting any subsoil or surface water drain to a sewer.
(1) No verandah, balcony or the like shall be allowed to be erected or re-erected or any additions or alterations made to a building within the distance quoted below in accordance with the current Indian Electricity Rules and its amendments from time to time between the building and any overhead electric supply line :--
Vertically Metre Horizontally Metre
(a) Low and Medium voltage lines and service lines. 2.5 1.2
(b) High voltage lines up to and including 33000 volts. 3.7 1.2
(c) Extra high voltage lines beyond 33000 volts. (See Note)
Note.--For building close to extra high voltage lines beyond 33000 volts clear horizontal corridor of 15 metres, or as specified in the latest version of the Indian El
(1) Residential :--
(i) Subject to the limitation of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 (No. 33 of 1976), each plot shall have a minimum size/front-age corresponding to the type of development as given below :--
Type of Development Plot size Square Metre Frontage Metre.
Detached building Above 250 Above 12
Semi-detached building 125-250 8 to 12
Row type building 50-125 4.5 to 8
(ii) For Low Income Group Housing, the minimum plot size shall be as follows, with a coverage not exceeding 75 per vent :--
Type of development Minimum plot size
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Buildings are classified on the basis of occupancy as follows :--
(a) Residential;
(b) Educational;
(c) Institutional;
(d) Assembly;
(e) Business;
(f) Mercantile (will include both retail and wholesale stores);
(g) Industrial (will in
Every room intended for human habitation shall abut on an interior or exterior open space or an open verandah open to such interior or exterior open space.
(2) Open spaces to cater for lighting and ventilation requirement.--The open spaces inside or around building have essentially to cater for the lighting and ventilation requirements of the rooms abutting such open spaces, and in the case of building abutting streets in the front, rear or sides, the open spaces provided shall be sufficient for the future widening of such streets.
(3) Open spaces separate for each building or wing.--The open spaces shall be separate or distinct for each building and where a building has two or more wings, each wing shall have separate or distinct open spaces for the purposes of light and ventilation of the wings.
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Exterior open spaces.--
(1) Front open space.--
(a) Every building facing street shall have a front space, forming an integral part of the site as below :--
Front open space Min. Width of street facing the plot
(i) 1.5 metres upto 7.5 metres.
(ii) 3.0 metres 7.5 to 18 metres.*
(iii) 4.5 metres 18 to 30 metres.
(iv) 6.0 metres above 30 metres.
*For building up to a maximum height of 7 metres.
Note.--In case the two or more sides of the building front a street, the values apply to the average width subject to a minimum of 1.8 metr
Open spaces for other occupancies shall be as follows :--
(a) Educational Buildings.--Except for nursery schools, the open spaces around the building shall be not less than 6 metres;
(b) Institutional Buildings.--The open spaces around the building shall be not less than 6 metres; and
(c) Assembly Buildings.--The open space at front shall be not less than 12 metres and the other spaces around the building shall be not less than 6 metres.
Note.--However if assembly buildings are permitted in purely residential zones, the open spaces around the building shall not be less than 12 metres.
(d) Business Mercantile and Storage Buildings.--
The open spaces around the b
(1) Projection into open spaces--Every open space provided either interior or exterior shall be kept free any erection thereon and shall be open to the sky except as below :--
(a) Cornice, roof or weather shade not more than 0.75 metre wide;
(b) Sunshade over windows/ventilators or other openings not more than 0.75 metre wide;
(c) Canopy at level not lower than lintel level of the first floor, but not to be used as a sitout with clearance of 1.5 metres between the plot boundary and the canopy;
1[(d) Projected balcony at higher floors of width not more than 1.20 metre:
Provided that the balcony area may be merged with the adjoining room to the extent of 10 per cent of the floor area; and]
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(1) Safeguard against reduction of open spaces.--
No construction work on a building shall be allowed if such work operates to reduce an open air space of any other adjoining building, belonging to the same owner to an extent less than what is prescribed at the time of the proposed work or to reduce further such open space if it is already less than that prescribed.
(2) Additions or Extensions to a building.--
Additions or extensions to a building shall be allowed provided the open spaces for the additions or extensions would satisfy Rule 56 after such additions or extensions are made.
(1) Multi-storied blocks to be preferred.--
Group housing development may preferably be in multistoreyed blocks; it shall not be a customary sub-division of land into streets and plots. The layout plan shall be governed by good design standards suiting the site and socioeconomic requirements of the occupants as may in its discretion be decided by the Authority.
(2) Access to dwelling in low-cost housing.--
Access to dwellings in low cost housing for weaker sections of the society shall be provided with footpaths and their width shall be governed by design requirements. The foot paths shall open on a residential street or cul-de-sac or loop street of preferably 6 metres width.
(3) Minimum size of plots.--
The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for different use group shall be as given below in Table 7.
TABLE 7
F.A.R. for different use group
[Rule 61]
S.No. Use Group Remarks
1. Residential
F.A.R. and Density may be adopted as provided in the Development Plans of respective places.
2. Business Commercial 1.00 1.20
1.50 3.00 Neighbourhood shopping centre.
Sub-district shopping centre/District shopping centre.
Central Business district area Office areas.
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The height and number of storeys shall be related to floor area ratio, open spaces and the width of the street opposite the plot as per details given below :--
(a) the maximum height of building shall not exceed one and half times the width of road abutting plus the front open spaces;
(b) if a building abuts on two or more streets of different widths, the building shall be deemed to face such street as has the greater width and the height of the building shall be regulated by the width of that street and may be continued to this height to a depth of 24 metres along the narrower street subject to conformity of Rule 56; and
(c) for building in vicinity of aerodromes, the maximum height of such buildings shall be as given in Table 8 :
Provided that not
The following appurtenant structures shall not be included in the height of the building unless the aggregate area of such structures including pent-houses exceeds one-third of the area of roof of the building upon which they are erected :--
(a) roof tanks and their supports;
(b) ventilating, air-conditioning, lift rooms and similar service equipment;
(c) roof structure other than plant-houses; and
(d) chimneys and parapet walls and architectural features not exceeding 1 metre in height.
In all new layouts for buildings each plot having an area of 100 square metres or more shall be planted with trees after the completion of construction of building. The number of trees to be planted shall be worked out at 100 square metres for one tree of the area of individual plot. The occupancy certificate for the building will be issued only when the authority is satisfied that the provisions of this rule have been complied with. Every effort shall be made to protect the existing trees on the plot.
(1) Main Building.--
The plinth or any part of a building or outhouse shall be so located with respect to surrounding ground level that adequate drainage of the site is assured. The height of the plinth shall be not less than 45 centimetres from the surrounding ground level.
(2) Interior courtyard.--
Every interior courtyard shall be raised at least 15 centimetres above the level of the centre of the nearest street and shall be satisfactory drained.
(1) Height--
The height of all rooms for human habitation shall not be loss than 2.6 metres measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point of the ceiling (bottom of slab). In case of pitched roof, average height of rooms shall not be less than 2,6 metres. The minimum clear head room under a beam, folded plates or eaves shall be 2.4 metres. In case of air-conditioned rooms a height of not less than 2.4 metres measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point of air-conditioning duct or the false ceiling shall be provided.
(2) The requirements of sub-rule (1) apply to residential business and mercantile buildings. For educational and industrial buildings the following minimum requirements apply:--
(a) Educational building.--
Ceili
(1) Height--
The height of a kitchen measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point in the ceiling (bottom slab) shall not be less than 2.6 metres except for the portion to accommodate floor trap of the upper floor.
(2) Size.--
The area of a kitchen where separate dining area is provided, shall be not less than 5.0 square metres and with a minimum width of 1.8 metres. Where there is a separate store, the area of the kitchen may be reduced to 4.5 square metres. A kitchen, which is intended for use as a dining area also, shall have a floor area of not less than 7.5 square metres with a minimum width of 2.1 metres.
(3) Other requirements.--
Every room to be used as kitchen shall have,--
(1) Height--
The height of a bathroom or water closet measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point in the ceiling (bottom of slab) shall not be less than 2.2 metres.
(2) Size.--
(i) The size of a bathroom shall not be less than 1.5 square metres. The floor area of water closet shall be 1.1 square metres with a minimum width of 0.9 metre. If bath and water closet are combined, its floor area shall not be less than 2.4 square metres with a minimum width of 1.2 metres. The area of W.C. with wash basin shall not be less than 1.3 square metres.
(ii) In case of Special Housing Scheme referred to in Rule 66 (3) (ii), the sizes of bathrooms/water closets shall be as follows:--
(a) independent water
(1) Height.--
It shall have a minimum head-room of 1.5 metres.
(2) Size.--
A ledge or "TAND" in a habitable room shall not cover more than 25 percent, of the area of the floor on which it is constructed and shall not interfere with the ventilation of the room under any circumstances.
(3) Loft.--
A loft, if provided, on a kitchen shall not exceed 25 per cent of the area of kitchen and shall leave minimum height of 2.2 metres under the loft. On bathroom, water-closet and corridor, the loft may cover as much area as would allow a person to keep article there with reasonable space for body movement.
(1) Height--
It shall have a minimum height of 2.2 metres.
(2) Size.--
The minimum size of the mezzanine floor, if it is to be used as a living room, shall not be less than 9.5 square metres. The aggregate area of such mezzanine floor in a building shall in no case exceed 1/3 of the plinth area of the room in which it is provided.
(3) Other requirements.--
A mezzanine floor may be permitted over a room or a compartment; provided that--
(a) it conforms to the standards of living rooms as regards lighting and ventilation in case the size of mezzanine floor is 9.5 square metres or more;
(b) it is so constructed as not t
(1) Height--
The height of a store room shall be not less than 2.2 metres.
(2) Size--
The size of a store room, where provided in a residential building, shall be not less than 3 square metres.
(1) Height--
The height of a garage shall be not less than 2.2 metres.
(2) Size--
The size of garage shall be as below :--
(a) Private Garage.--
2.5 metres X 5.0 metres minimum :
Provided that the authority may permit space for garage in a residential building to be converted into living room with permission to construct thereon up to first floor only for use as servant's quarter;
(b) Public Garage.--
Based on the number of vehicles parked etc. (see Rule 82-parking space).
(1) Basement shall not be used for residential purpose.
(2) The construction of the basement shall be allowed by the Authority in accordance with the land used and other provisions specified under these rules.
(3) Basement may be put to only the following uses to be constructed within the prescribed set-backs and prescribed building lines and subject to maximum coverage on Floor 1 (entrance floor) :--
(a) Storage or house-hold or other goods of ordinarily combustible materials;
(b) Strong rooms, bank cellars;
(c) Air-conditioning equipment and other machine used for services and utilities of the building; and
(d) Parking spaces.
Parapet walls and handrails provided on the edges of roof terraces, balcony or verandah shall not be less than 1.05 metres in height from the finished floor level.
The requirements of the boundary wall are given below :--
(a) Except with the special permission of the Authority, the maximum height of the compound wall shall be 1.5 metres above the centre line of the front street. Compound wall up to 2.4 metres height may be permitted if the top 0.9 metre is of open type construction of a design to be approved by the Authority;
(b) the rear and side compound walls shall not have a height more than 3 metres above the central line of the service road in case it exists, otherwise 2 metres shall be measured above the central line of the front street. In case of a corner plot the height of the boundary wall abutting on the side road shall also not be more than 1.5 metres till the Court yard width starts; and
(c) the provisions of (a) and (b) are not applicable
Where a septic tank is used for sewage disposal, the location, design and construction of the septic tank shall conform to the following requirements :--
(i) Location of Septic Tanks and Sub-Surface absorption systems--
A sub-soil dispersion system shall not be within 18 metres from any source of drinking water, such as well, to mitigate the possibility of bacterial pollution of water supply. It shall also be as removed from the nearest habitable building as economically feasible but not within 2 metres thereof so that there is no damage to the structures, (ii) Other Requirements :--
(a) Dimensions of septic tanks--
Septic tanks shall have minimum width of 75 centimetres minimum depth of one metre below the water level and a minimum liquid capacity
(1) The minimum clear width and maximum riser of staircases for buildings shall be as given in sub-rules (2) to (4).
(2) Minimum Width--
The minimum width of staircase shall be as follows :--
(i) Residential buildings (dwellings) 0.85 metres.
Note.--
For new housing with two storeys the minimum width shall be 0.75 metre.
(ii) Residential hotel buildings 1.5 metres.
(iii) Assembly buildings like auditorium, theatres and cinemas 1.5 metres.
(iv) Educational buildings--upto 24 m in height more than 24 m in height. 1.5 metres. 2.0 metres.
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(1) The roof of a building shall be so constructed or framed as to permit effectual drainage of the rain-water therefrom by means of sufficient rain-water pipes of adequate size, whenever required, so arranged, jointed and fixed as to ensure that the rain-water is carried away from the building without causing dampness in any part of the walls or foundations of the buildings or those of an adjacent building.
(2) The authority may require rain-water pipes to be connected to a drain or sewer to a covered channel formed beneath the public footpath to connect the rain-water pipe to the road gutter or in any other approved manner.
(3) Rain-water pipes shall be affixed to the outside of the external walls of the building or in recesses or chases cut or formed in such external walls or in such other manner as may be approved by the Authority;
(1) Rooms shall have, for the admission of light and air, one or more openings, such as windows and ventilators, opening directly to the external air or into an open verandah with a maximum width of 2.4 metres.
(2) Where the light and ventilation requirements are not met through day lighting 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 the Code as revised from time to time.
(3) Notwithstanding the area of openings obtained under sub-rule (2), the minimum aggregate area (see Notes 1 to 3) of such openings excluding doors inclusive of frames shall be not less than one-tenth of the floor area.
Provision for lifts shall be made for building more than 12.5 metres in height. Planning and designing of lifts shall be done in accordance with the provision given in Part VIII Building Services Section 5. Installation of lifts and Escalators, of the Code as revised from time to time.]
1. Substituted by Notification No. F. 23(107)-95-XXXII(1), dated 7th April, 2000.
The off-street parking spaces and other than off street parking spaces given in the Appendices L, and L-A respectively shall be considered by the Authority in conjunction with any other law for the time in force relating to the development of land.]
1. Substituted by Notification No. F. 23(107)-95-XXXII(1), dated 7th April, 2000.
(1) General--
The following general requirements shall apply to exits :--
(a) every building meant for human occupancy shall be provided with exits sufficient to permit safe escape of occupants in case of fire or other emergency;
(b) in every building exits shall comply with the minimum require- merits of this part except those not accessible for general public use;
(c) all exits shall be free of obstruction;
(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 flo
(1) Access Path/Walk way.--
Access path from plot entry and surface parking to- a Building entrance shall be minimum of 1800 mm wide having even surface without any steps. Slopes, if any, shall not have gradient greater than 5%. Selection of floor material shall be made suitable to attract or to guide visually impaired persons (limited to coloured floor material) whose colour and brightness is conspicuously different from that of the surrounding floor material or the material that emit different sound to guide visually impaired persons hereinafter referred to as guiding floor material "(Appendix-O)". Finishes shall have a non-slip surface with a texture traversable by a wheel chair. Curbs wherever provided should blend to a common level.
(2) Parking.--
For parking of vehicles of handicapped pe
(a) The Government may designate a person or body to be designated as the "Fire Authority".
(b) No high rise building shall be approved unless cleared, in writing by the Fire Authority.
(c) Every building shall be designed and constructed to ensure fire safety and this shall be done in accordance with Para IV.
"Fire Protection", of the code as revised from time to time. In the case of high rise building and buildings with more than 400 sq. metres ground coverage and all other buildings of industrial, storage, assembly and hazardous type, the building scheme shall conform to Schedule I of these rules.]
8. Subs, by Notification No. 4343-HP-XXXII-88, dated 12-8-1988.
The structural design 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 I Loads, Section 2--Foundation, Section 3 Wood, Section 4 Masonry, Section 5 Concrete, Section 6 Steel of the Code as revised from time to time.
For Earthquake prone areas in 15 districts namely--Sidhi, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Damoh, Narsinghpur, Raisen, Hoshangabad, Betul, Sehore, Dewas, East Nimar, West Nimar, Indore, Dhar and Jhabua the structural design must be in accordance with:--
For R.C.C. Construction & Pucca-brick construction
(i) IS : 1893 -- 1986
(ii) IS : 13920 -- 1993 (to be read with IS : 456, IS : 1893)
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(1) Quality of material-all materials and workmanship shall be of good quality conforming generally to accepted standards of Public Works Department of the State or Indian Standard Specifications or as included in Part V Building Materials and Part VII Constructional Practices and Safety of the Code as revised from time to time.
(2) Quality of materials may be relaxed in LIG Scheme.--
For housing schemes put up for economically weaker sections and low income groups, the quality of materials to be used may be relaxed subject to the approval of the Authority :
Provided that the housing units constructed of combustible materials are properly segregated from fire protection point of view.
(3) Used Materials.--
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The planning design, and installations, electrical installation, air-conditioning and heating work, shall be carried out in accordance with Part VIII "Building Services", Section 2 "Electrical installation", Section 3--"Air-conditioning and Heating" of the Code as revised from time to time.
The planning, design, construction and installation of water supply, drainage and sanitation and gas supply systems shall be in accordance with Part IX "Plumbing Service" Section 1 "Water Supply", Section 2, "Drainage and Sanitation" and Section 3 "Gas Supply" of the Code as revised from time to time.
The requirement of water supply for various occupancies shall be as given in Tables 11, 12 and 13, subject to availability thereof.
TABLE-11
" Per Capita" water requirements for various occupancies/use.
Sl. No. Type of occupancy.
Consumption per head per day (in litres) subject to availability
1 Residential
(a) in living units 135
(b) Hotels with lodging accommodation (per bed) 180
2. Educational
(a) Day Schools 45
(b) Boarding Schools 135
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The sanitary fittings and installations for different occupancies shall be as given in Tables 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25.
TABLE-14
Sanitation Requirements for shops and Commercial Offices
S.No. Fitments For Personnel
1. Water closet One for every 25 persons or part thereof exceeding 15 (including employees and customers). For female personnel 1 for every 15 persons or part thereof exceeding 10.
2. Drinking Water Fountain One for every 100 persons with a minimum of one on each floor.
3. Wash Basin One for every 25 persons or part thereof.
4. Urinals Same as at serial No. 3 of Table 19.
(1) No permission for construction of a building for cinema shall be granted by the Authority unless it conforms to the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Cinema (Regulations) Act, 1952 (No. XVII of 1952) and the rules made thereunder.
(2) Set back from regular line of the street for Cinema/Assembly buildings.-- No person shall erect a building intended to be used as a cinema theatre or public assembly hall or convert the use of any existing building to any such purpose, unless such building is set back at least 9 metres from the regular line of the street or from the street, if no such line exists. Further the location for such building shall be governed by the provisions of development plans (if any) and subject to approval of the Authority.
Provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 (No. LXIII of 1948) to apply.--
(1) In addition to the provisions of these rules, regulations prescribed under the Factories Act, 1948 (No. LXIII of 1948) and rules made thereunder shall be applicable.
(2) Location of Factory.--
The location of the factory site shall be governed by the provisions of development plans (if any) and shall be approved by the Authority. For areas having no development plan the Authority shall approve the site in consultation with the Director, Town and Country Planning, Madhya Pradesh.
(3) Disposal of Trade Waste and Effluent.--
In the case of a factory where the drainage system is proposed to be connected to the public sewerage system or
The location of the petrol filling stations and its layout shall be approved by the Authority in consultation with the Director, Town and Country Planning, Government of Madhya Pradesh depending upon the width of roads, normal value of traffic, location with respect to points of intersections and proximity to occupancies of educational, assembly, mercantile, storage and hazardous uses.
Provisions of Code to apply.--
(1) Subject to these rules, the display of advertising signs on buildings and lands shall be in accordance with Part X--"Signs and Outdoor Display structures" of the Code as revised, from time to time.
(2) In the case of shopping units in commercial areas and/or residential-cum-commercial buildings, the display boards shall be at the same height above the shopping arcade and shall ordinarily be 45.5 centimetres to 61 centimetres in height. The placement and size of the boards shall form a part of the building than permission and no change therein shall be permitted nor shall any additional boards be allowed to be displayed.
(3) General.--
The following signs are prohibited along National Highways, State Highways, and o
Notwithstanding anything contained in the se rules, special requirements for low income housing such as E.W.S. and L.I.G. Housing Schemes Developed as clusters by Public/Agencies/Government bodies shall be as given in Appendix M.
The Director of Town and Country Planning, Government of Madhya Pradesh may permit special relaxation to any of the rules, provided the relaxation sought does not violate the health safety, fire safety, structural safety, public safety of the inhabitants and the building and neighbourhood.
In the use of a high rise building, on completion of the construction of the plinth the owner of the building shall obtain from the authority a certificate to the effect that the plinth has been constructed strictly in accordance with the permissible covered area. The owner shall give a notice to the authority, which shall either issue the certificate or order suitable changes to be made as per the approved site plan. The owner shall carry out such instructions as are given, failing which the authority will be competent to demolish such part of the plinth as is under objection. The granting of a certificate or the issue of instructions regarding necessary changes will be done within 15 days of the notice, failing which it will be deemed that the certificate has issued.
10. Rules 96 to 98 Inserted by Notification No. 4343-H.P.-XXXII-88, dated 12-8-88.
On completion of the civil works of the building the owner shall give an application to the Authority for issue of a services certificate on the basis of which service connections, especially, water, sewerage and power, shall be granted by the authorities concerned. If the certificate is not issued within 15 days of the notice, or suitable instructions for changes have not been issued by the authority within the period, it would be deemed that the certificate has issued.
Every owner of a high rise building on completion of the building and before its occupation shall obtain, from the authority, a completion certificate to the effect that the building has been completed as per the sanctioned plan. Occupancy of a building for which a completion certificate has not been obtained shall be deemed to be a violation of the permission as per the provisions of under Section 36 of the Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, 1973 (No. 23 of 1973) and shall invite the penalty prescribed therein].
[Rule 17 (1)]
FORM FOR FIRST APPLICATION TO DEVELOP, ERECT, RE-ERECT OR TO MAKE ALTERATION IN ANY PLACE IN A BUILDING
To
................................
................................
................................
Sir,
I hereby give notice that I intend to develop, erect, re-erect or to make alteration in the building No..............or to.............on/in Plot No..............in colony/Street.............Mohalla/Bazar/Road. ............City.............and in accordance with the Rule 17 of the Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules, 1984. I forward herewith the following plans and specifications in quadruplicate du
[Rule 17 (9)]
FORM FOR SUPERVISION
I hereby certify that the development, erection, re-erection or material alteration in/of Building No.............or the .............on/in Plot No..............in Colony/Street.............Mohalla/ Bazar/Road.............City.............shall be carried out under my supervision and I certify that all the materials (type and grade) and the workmanship of the work shall be generally in accordance with the general and detailed specifications submitted alongwith, and that the work shall be carried out according to the sanctioned plans.
Signature of Architect/Structural
Engineer /Engineer/Supervisor /Town
Planner .............
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[Rule 26]
Name of the Authority
having jurisdiction
FORM OF LICENCE ISSUED UNDER MADHYA PRADESH BHUMI VIKAS RULES, 1984 TO WORK AS ARCHITECT/STRUCTURAL
ENGINEER/ENGINEER/SUPERVISOR/TOWN PLANNER
Licence No.............20................ Date....................
This licence is granted to Shri/Messrs.............(Name & Address).............to perform duties of 1Architect/Structural Engineer/Engineer/Supervisor/Town Planner as laid down in M.P. Bhumi Vikas Rules, 1984 within the jurisdiction of the.............(Name of the authority having jurisdiction).
This licence will expire on the.............20 .............
[Rule 27]
FORM FOR SANCTION OF REFUSAL OF PERMISSION OF DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION FOR BUILDING
To
................................
................................
................................
Sir,
With reference to your application.............dated......... for grant of permit for the development of land/building in khasra No..............on/in plot No..............in colony/street............. Mohalla/Bazar.............City No..............I have to inform you that the sanction has been refused/granted by the Authority on the following grounds/subject to the following terms and conditions :--
[Rule 31(2)(d)]
FORM FOR NOTICE FOR COMMENCEMENT
I hereby certify that the development of land, erection re-erection or material alteration in/of building No..............of ............. or the.............on/in plot No..............Colony/Street .............Mohalla/Bazar/Road.............City............. shall be commenced on.................as per your permission vide No .... dated...........under the supervision of............. Licensed Architect/Structural Engineer/Engineer/Supervisor/Town Planner, Licence No..............and in accordance with the plans sanctioned vide No..............dated.............
Signature of Owner
Name of Owner (in block letters)
Dated Address of Owner
[Rule 31 (2)(c)]
FORM OF NOTICE FOR INSPECTION OF BUILDING AT PLINTH LEVEL
I hereby notify that the erection, re-erection or material alteration in/of building No.............or the.............on/in plot No..............in colony/street.............Mohalla/Bazar/Road.............City.............for which a notice of commencement was given on.............has reached plinth level. You are therefore, requested to inspect the work within seven days from the date of this notice where after I shall commence erection above plinth level.
The said work is covered by your permission given vide No........... dated......................and is being done under the supervision of.............licensed Architect/Structural Engineer/Engineer/Supervisor/Town Planner licence No........and in accordance with th
[Rule 31(2)(f)]
FORM FOR COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify1 that the development of land, erection, re-erection or material alteration in/of building No.............or the...........
on/in plot No.............in Colony/Street............. Mohalla/Bazar/Road.............has been supervised by me and has been completed on.............according to the plans sanctioned, vide No.............dated.............The work has been completed to my best satisfaction, the workmanship and all the materials (type and grade) have been used strictly in accordance with general and detailed specifications. No provisions of Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules, 1984 no requisition made, conditions prescribed or orders issued thereunder have been transgressed in the course of the work. The land is fit for constr
[Rule 31(2)(g)]
FORM FOR OCCUPANCY PERMIT
The work of erection, re-erection or alteration in/of building No ............or the.............on/in Plot No..............in Colony/Street......... Mohalla/Bazar/Road............. City........ completed under the supervision of.............Architect/Structural Engineer/Engineer/Supervisor, Licence No..............has been inspected by me. The building can be permitted/not permitted for occupation subject to the following :--
1.
2.
3.
One set of completion plans duly certified is returned herewith.
Signature of the Authority.
Offi
[Rule 38 (1)]
INDUSTRIES PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONES
PART I
A LIST OF INDUSTRIES WHICH MAY BE PERMITTED IN ZONE R1
1. Agarbatti, Dhoop Batti Etc.
2. Cane and Bamboo products
3. Clay modelling
4. Zari work
5. Hosiery Garments (not hosiery cloth)
6. Products such as--
(i) Blanco cake
(ii) School chalk
(iii) Tailoring chalk
(iv) Chalk cr
Appendix-J of the Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules, 1984, provides detailed specifications regarding means of access, open spaces, and infrastructural provisions for various land uses, especially in residential and commercial zones. It aims to regulate urban development, ensuring adequate provisions for public amenities, safety, and environmental considerations. The appendix emphasizes the importance of proper planning and adherence to prescribed standards to promote sustainable urban growth.
Appendix-J prescribes the minimum width and length of means of access, means of ingress and egress, and open spaces for different land uses. It specifies standards for public access, emergency exit routes, and provisions for low-income or economically weaker sections to ensure inclusive urban development. It also delineates the permissible uses of different zones, including restrictions on basement use, commercial activities, and industrial establishments within residential and mixed zones.
Appendix-J applies to all land development projects within urban areas governed by Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules, 1984, especially in zones designated for residential, commercial, and mixed land use. It governs layout planning, building design, and infrastructural provisions, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and accessibility standards. Its provisions are mandatory unless explicitly overridden by specific development plans or master plans.
Non-compliance with Appendix-J standards can lead to administrative actions including rejection of building plans, demolition orders for illegal structures, and penalties under relevant municipal laws such as the Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956, and the Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules, 1984. Deliberate violations, such as unauthorized basement use or commercial activities in restricted zones, may attract stern penalties, including fines, imprisonment, or both, as provided under municipal and land development laws.
[Rule 38 (1)]
INDUSTRIES PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONES
PART I
A LIST OF INDUSTRIES WHICH MAY BE PERMITTED IN ZONE R1
1. Agarbatti, Dhoop Batti Etc.
2. Cane and Bamboo products
3. Clay modelling
4. Zari work
5. Hosiery Garments (not hosiery cloth)
6. Products such as--
(i) Blanco cake
(ii) School chalk
(iii) Tailoring chalk
(iv) Chalk cr
Section: Appendix J-1
The Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules, 1984 (hereinafter "Rules of 1984") establish the framework for land development, land use, building permissions, and urban planning within Madhya Pradesh. Appendix J-1 specifically enumerates industries permitted in various zones, guiding land use planning and development regulation in urban and rural areas. The Rules aim to ensure systematic urban growth, regulate construction activities, and harmonize land use with development plans, overriding certain general rules when a comprehensive development plan is in place [Source: "MADHYA PRADESH BHUMI VIKAS RULES, 1984", Appendix J-1].
Appendix J-1 of the Rules of 1984 provides a list of industries permitted in designated zones such as residential and commercial zones, specifying the types of industries that can operate without conflicting with land use regulations. It emphasizes compliance with land use zones, development permissions, and the overarching authority of development and zoning plans [Source: "MADHYA PRADESH BHUMI VIKAS RULES, 1984", Appendix J-1].
Appendix J-1 of the Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Rules, 1984 functions as a regulatory tool for permissible industries within land use zones, but its scope is subordinate to the overarching development plans notified under the Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, 1973. Violations of land use and unauthorized industries attract strict penalties, including demolition and criminal proceedings, ensuring systematic urban development and environmental compliance.
This commentary synthesizes legal principles from the provided sources, emphasizing the hierarchy of laws, permissible land uses, and enforcement mechanisms in Madhya Pradesh's land development framework.
[Rule 49 (3)]
FORM FOR OBTAINING PROPOSALS OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN
To
The Authority
1................................
Madhya Pradesh.
Sir,
I hereby intend to develop/redevelop the land of khasra No......on/in plot No............. in Colony/Street............. in Mohalla/Bazar............. in City.............The proposals of the Development Plan/Zonal Development Plan pertaining to the area may be made available for the preparation of sub-division plan for the land referred to above. The necessary payment for procuring the proposals of Development Plan/Zonal Development Plan has been made and the attested copy of receipt
[Rule 81]
OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
L-1. The spaces to be left out for off-street parking as given in L-2 to L-6 shall be in addition to the open spaces left out for lighting and ventilation purposes as given in Rule 80. However, one row of car parking may be provided in the front open space of 12 metres without reducing the clear vehicular accessway to less than 6 metres.
(2) Further 50 percent of the open spaces required under Rule 55 around buildings may be allowed to be utilized for parking or loading or unloading spaces, provided that minimum distance of 3.6 metres around the building shall be kept free from any parking, loading or unloading spaces.
L-2. Each off-street parking space provided for motor vehicles (car) shall not be less than 13.7
[See Rule 81]
In providing the parking, care has to be taken that minimum 25% of the open space is left for landscaping (soft surface) and is not accounted for into parking calculations.
Note.--Area for each car space :--
(i) Basement 35 Sq. m.
(ii) Stilts 30 Sq. m
(iii) Open 25 Sq. m.
Parking space shall be provided with adequate vehicular access to a street and the area of drive, aisles and such other provisions required for adequate manoeuvering of vehicle shall be inclusive of the parking space stipulated in these rules.
If the total parking space required by these rules is provided by a group of property owners
[Rule 94]
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING ONLY
1. General.--
(1) The requirements cover the planning and general building requirements of low income housing developed as clusters. The requirements regarding layout planning of low income housing colonies are applicable to Public agencies/Government bodies. The requirements on design and construction of buildings for low income housing in approved layouts are applicable to public agencies/Government bodies or private builders.
(2) In these planning standards, the general development plan requirements for Community open spaces estimated at 0.2 hectare per thousand person is provided : road areas are worked out between 10 to 25 per cent of the site area : one nursery school of 0.1 hectare is
[See Rule 78]
RAIN WATER HARVESTING THROUGH PERCOLATION PITS
Dig a number of 3 m. deep and 30 cm. dia percolation pits of 3 m. intervals around the plinth. Fill them up with broken bricks and pack the top 15 cm. with river sand. Erect 7.5 cm. high dwarf walls at entrance to facilitate recharge.]
1. Appendix N-1 to N3 inserted by Notification No. F. 23(107)-95-XXXII(1), dated 7th April, 2000.
RAIN WATER HARVESTING THROUGH PEBBLE BED
(Building Complexes)
On the three sides along the inner periphery adjoining the compound wall, dig 1 m wide pit to a depth of 1.5 m and fill it with 5 to 7.5 cm. sized pebbles. Let the rain water falling on the terrace flow into this pebble bed.]
1. Appendix N-1 to N3 inserted by Notification No. F. 23(107)-95-XXXII(1) dated 7th April, 2000.
RAIN WATER HARVESTING THROUGH SERVICE WELL CUM RECHARGE WELL
Provide well of 1.2 m dia for a depth of 10.0 m and divert the rain water from the terrace into the well through rain water down take pipes. Divert the rain water falling around the open space surrounding the building to the front gate wherein a gutter is provided for a depth of 1.0 m. and a width of 0.6 m with perforated slabs. The rain water collected in the gutter in front of the entrance is discharged into another recharge well of 1.2 m dia with 10.0 m. deep provided hereby through necessary piping arrangements.]
1. Appendix N-1 to N3 inserted by Notification No. F. 23(107)-95-XXXII(1) dated 7th April, 2000.
Guiding/warning floor material.--
The floor material to guide or to warn the visually impaired persons with a change of colour or material with conspicuously different texture and easily distinguishable from the rest of the surrounding floor materials is called guiding or warning floor material. The materials with different texture gives audible signals with sensory warning when a person moves on this surface with walking stick. The guiding/warning floor material is meant to give the directional effect or warn a person at critical places. This floor material shall be provided in the following areas:--
(a) The access path to the building and to the parking area;
(b) The landing lobby towards the information board, reception, lifts, stair-cases and toilets;
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