Amendment of Act 13 of 1994

Amendment of Act 13 of 1994.—In the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (13 of 1994),—

1. (1) in section 2, after clause (xviii) the following clause shall be inserted, namely:— “(xviiia) ‘green building’ means a building which is efficient in use of energy, water and other resources, promotes the use of renewable energy, reduces pollution, reduces waste generation, promotes waste segregation, reuse and recycle, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, provides healthier spaces for occupants, provides good environmental quality, is considerate to the environment and quality of life of the occupants in respect of design, construction, operation, renovation and life cycle, promotes the use of non-toxic, ethical and sustainable materials adapts to a changing environment, built on a sustainable site, and designed or built to be climate resilient: Provided that the Government may from time to time declare such other ecofriendly buildings as green buildings. Explanation:—A building of any occupancy may come under the definition of a green building.”;
2. (2) in section 203, in sub-section
3. (7) after clause
   • (vi) the following clause shall be inserted, namely:— “(via) green buildings as specified in clause (xviiia) of section 2”