Application to construct or reconstruct buildings

Application to construct or reconstruct buildings:

1. (1) If any person intends to construct or reconstruct a building he shall send to the Executive Council-
   • (a) an application in writing for the approval of the site, together with a site plan of the land; and
   • (b) an application in writing for permission to execute the work together with a ground plan, elevations and Sections of the building, and specification of the work: Provided that the Executive Council may on application in writing by the person concerned and on payment of a prescribed fee get such plan prepared within a reasonable period. Explanation: 'Building' in this sub-section shall include a hut, a wall, foundation, plinth or fence of whatever height bounding or abutting on any public road.
2. (2) Every document furnished under sub-section (1) shall contain the following particulars and such other particulars as may be required under the rules or regulations made under this Act,-
   • (a) a copy of document showing his right over the land;
   • (b) a scaled map showing the land in relation to any existing building or road, or in the case of no such building or road in existence, the proposed line of building or road;
   • (c) a plan showing the levels, height and width of the proposed building, including its dimension, design, ventilation, drains, toilet, privies, water-closets and cesspools, if any, to be used in connection therewith;
   • (d) materials proposed to be used;
   • (e) the purpose for which the building will be used; and
   • (f) any other information or documents as may be required by the Rules framed under this Act.