North MCD to implement water harvesting provision

“The problem of water scarcity is worsening as the water level is depleting, which has necessitated water harvesting. We will strictly follow rules for equipping buildings and other plots measuring 100 sqm or more in corporation areas,” said Rajesh Bhatia, vice-chairman of North MCD Standing Committee.

As per a Government of India notification, water harvesting provision is necessary for construction on plots, measuring 100 sqm, under the Building Bye-laws 1983, he added.

The North MCD has ensured water harvesting at its buildings, including community centres, schools, offices, dispensaries and hospitals, among others, and wants people also to follow it, he said.

The zonal building department offices make sure that water harvesting rule is followed, while issuing occupancy certificates for newly constructed buildings. “We have asked the building department offices in the zones to strictly follow the rules regarding water harvesting in the case of 100 sqm plots.”