section 70
Rates of development charge.
The Sikkim Urban and Regional Planning and Development Act, 1998(1) For the purpose of assessing the development charge, the use of land and building shall be classified under the following categories: (a) agricultural, (b) residential, (c) industrial, (d) commercial, and (e) miscellaneous. (2) In classifying the use of land and building under any of the categories mentioned in sub-section (1), the predominant purpose for which such land and building is used shall be the main basis for such classification: Provided that where land appurtenant to a building is used for any purpose independent of the building, development charge may be levied separately for such use also. (3) The actual charges may vary from one town to another and within the town from one area to another depending on its development and institution or change of use. (4) The development charge shall (a) for the institution of use (i) for residence : Rs. 10/- sq. mtr. (ii) for industry : Rs. 50/- sq. mtr. (iii) for commerce : Rs. 200/- sq. mtr. (b) for change of use (i) from agriculture to residence : Rs. 15/- sq. mtr. (ii) from agriculture to industry : Rs. 55/- sq. mtr. (iii) from agriculture to commerce : Rs. 205/- sq. mtr. (iv) from residence to industry : Rs. 40/- sq. mtr. (v) from residence to commerce : Rs. 190/- sq. mtr. (vi) from industry to residence : Rs. 40/- sq. mtr. (vii) from industry to commerce : Rs. 150/- sq. mtr.
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