WHAT ARE BY-LAWS ?

● Building bye-laws are a set of rules under which construction of a building needs to take place. The rules regulate coverage, height, architectural design and safety measures in
order to protect buildings against natural disasters such as earthquakes and hazards such as fire as well as structural failures.

WHAT ARE REGULATIONS?

● Regulations means stipulations of the delegated legislation which is drafted by subject-matter experts to enforce primary legislation.
● Regulations are written to implement the specifics of a particular law.

WHAT IS A GOVERNMENT ORDER(G.O)?

● Governmental Orders means any law, statue, rule or regulation or judgment, order, writ, injunction or decree of any Government Authority.

SIGNIFICANCE OF BY-LAWS & REGULATIONS,G.O?

● Formulated primarily by a central authority, building bye-laws,regulations & G.O ensure that constructions are not only safe but also adhere to aesthetic standards.

What aspects do building by-laws cover? What aspects do regulations cover?

● Area and usage Under the building regulations in India,
● Building height
● They cover all aspects of construction, including foundations, damp proofing, the overall stability of the
● Building coverage
building, insulation, ventilation, heating, fire protection and means of escape in case of fire.
● Floor space index
● Density ● They also ensure that adequate facilities for people with disabilities are provided in certain types of
● Setbacks and projections building.
● Parking facilities Building Regulations were last updated in 2000. They are divided into 14 parts:
● Fire provisions with respect to staircase and exits
● Basement facilities ● Part A - Structure
● Green spaces ● Part B - Fire Safety
● Open spaces ● Part C - Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture
● Amenities in the project
● Part D - Toxic substances
● Provision for elevators
● Sewerage facilities ● Part E - Resistance to the passage of sound
● Provision for water ● Part F - Ventilation
● Provision for power supply ● Part G - Hygiene
● Provision for waste management ● Part H - Drainage and waste disposal
● Rainwater harvesting
● Part J - Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
● Barrier-free environment
● Safety provisions ● Part K - Protection from falling, collision and impact
● Effects of communication technology ● Part L - Conservation of power and fuel
● Part M - Access to and use of buildings
● Part P - Electrical safety in dwellings

Building bye-laws’ purpose

Regulations purpose
● Formulated primarily by a central authority, building bye-laws ensure that
constructions are not only safe but also adhere to aesthetic standards. ● The Building Regulations are intended to protect
● In that sense, these regulate the construction and the architectural aspects of people's safety, health and welfare in and around
construction activities. buildings.
● Building bye-laws also govern the provisions for open spaces in a project, with the ● The regulations are also designed to improve
aim to ensure that developments do not turn the city into a concrete jungle. conservation of fuel and power, protect and enhance
● As construction activities involve a lot of aspects that might be harmful or disturbing the environment and promote sustainable
for those living in the surrounding areas, checks are also put in place, to keep such development.
disturbances to their lowest level.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUILDING BY-LAWS, REGULATIONS AND GOVERNMENT ORDERS

BUILDING BY-LAWS REGULATIONS GOVERNMENT ORDERS

1.A bye law is a rule or law established by an
organization or community to regulate itself, as allowed
or provided for by some higher authority.
1.Regulations are rules made by a government or other
authority in order to control the way something is done or
the way people behave.
1. Government Order means any administrative decision
or award, decree, injunction, judgment, order,
quasi-judicial decision or award, ruling or writ of any
arbitrator, mediator, tribunal, administrative agency or
Government Authority.

2.The higher authority, generally a legislature or some

other government body, establishes the degree of control
that the bye-laws may exercise.

3.By-laws may be established by entities such as a

business corporation, a neighborhood association, or
depending on the jurisdiction, a municipality.

WHAT IS GHMC ? WHY GHMC? GHMC Building Permission Checklist:

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation or
GHMC building permission is required before
you start construction, as per the building
permission rules in Hyderabad. It approves all
building layouts and plans in Hyderabad . All
construction activities within its jurisdiction are
liable to seek approval from GHMC as per the
GHMC Act 1955.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulation
SOURCE https://www.tealindia.in/insights/building-bye-laws-in-india-1/?rq=laws https://propertyadviser.in/news/real-estate/procedure-to-get-ghmc-building-permission-in-hyderabad-366
Parliament has given the full rights to the local authority to
monitor the construction activities that take place in its
jurisdiction. So, for everyone to start any construction, they
need to abide by the GHMC permission rules.
The town planning authority conducts detailed checks
before granting GHMC building permission for construction
of any residential or commercial building in Hyderabad.
https://housing.com/news/building-bye-law/
● Type and nature of the building.
● The layout of the proposed building meet the
conditions laid out by the building permission
rules in Hyderabad
● What kind of infrastructure development is
required?
● Finally calculating and collecting the admission
fee, development charges, regularization
charges, building license fees, scrutiny fees,
demolition fees, and other costs. These charges
are collected before issuing GHMC building
permission.

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 Why studying these G.Os. ?

These G.Os. are from G. O. 168- which states all the required building rules
that have been formulated.

By studying and understanding we can implement the same while

designing. It helps in making planned, aesthetic and safe development.

1. G.O.Ms.No.483 M.A & U.D. Department,dated 24-08-1998 8.G.O.Ms.No.678M.A & U.D. Department,dated 07-09-2007

● Government have finalized the Revised Building Rules 2007 so as to have

● Under Constituency Development Programme 2015. uniform application of the Rules relating to regulation of building construction,
● States: Laying and construction of underground drains and roads with release
of required funds for different villages. etc.

2. G.O.Ms.No.541 M.A & U.D. Department,dated 17-11-2000 9.G.O.Ms.No.736M.A & U.D. Department,dated 03-10-2007

● Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department – Constructions

of Buildings above 10 Mtrs. height (excluding stilt floor for parking) in the areas
covered by Urban Development Authorities, Municipal Corporations.
● Under Constituency Development Programme 2018-19
● States- Providing Himsat LED lighting with release of required funds for
different mandals

3. G.O.Ms.No.33 M.A & U.D. Department,dated 03-03-2001

● It shall be compulsory for all plot owners in unapproved layouts to file an
10.G.O.Ms.No.744M.A & U.D. Department,dated 04-10-2007
application in the prescribed format for regularization of the plot/layout.
● Government have issued Special Regulations to maintain special
characteristics of Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills areas in Hyderabad city,
4.G.O.Ms.No.86 M.A & U.D. Department,dated 03-03-2006 restricting the maximum height for residential building to 10 meters with an
Floor Space Index (FSI) of 1.00 and in case of commercial buildings, the
● It may be called Hyderabad Revised Building Rules, 2006 maximum height to 15 meters with an FSI of 1.5.
These rules shall apply to all building activity
● All existing rules, regulations, bylaws, orders that are in conflict or
inconsistent with these Rules shall stand modified to the extent of the
provisions of these rules. 11.G.O.Ms.No.279M.A & U.D. Department,dated
01-04-2008
5.G.O.Ms.No.171 M.A & U.D. Department,dated ● There has to be correlation between the road affected portion and
19-04-2006 floor area compensated in order to avoid disparity
● In the case of smaller plots, in addition to setback and height
relaxation, other relaxations such as allowing cellar floor may also be
● Above orders, the Builders Association, the Fire Service Department
considered to meet the parking requirements
and various other bodies and organizations have given certain
● In case of multi storied buildings the relaxation of setback should be
suggestions for making certain minor amendments to the said revised
with reference to the extent of land surrendered with minimum
building rules so as to make these rules more clear, easy to
setbacks as stipulated
comprehend, user - friendly, promoting various types of development
and building activities, besides giving design freedom and choice
with optimum usage of land on one hand, and reducing the trend of
violations and unauthorized constructions on the other, without
13.G.O.Ms.No.302M.A & U.D. Department,dated
compromising on the community good. 15-04-2008

● There shall be restriction on the minimum building plot size along the
6.G.O.Ms.No.623 M.A & U.D. Department,dated abutting roads in all new development areas and new layouts.
01-12-2006 ● No site or parcel of land shall be used for building activity unless it has
a clear and established approach road of minimum 9 m Black topped
● Government to make certain amendments to the said rules to road provided by the developer / builder / owner at his own cost or
make them use friendly for better implementation. deposits the necessary cost for laying of the road by the sanctioning
authority.

7.G.O.Ms.No.17 M.A & U.D. Department,dated 14.G.O.Ms.No.569M.A & U.D. Department,dated

10-01-2007 23-08-2008

● The Fire Services Department has brought to the notice of the

Government that a minimum clear setback of 7 mtrs.
● Is required in all High Rise Buildings to facilitate and enable effective
fire fighting operations in the event of fire in high rise buildings

SOURCE- G.O. 168, telangana.gov.in

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15.G.O.Ms.No.249M.A & U.D. Department,dated 16-03-2009 18.G.O.Ms.No.45M.A & U.D. Department,dated 28-01-2011

Government have issued orders under Rule 5 (d), the restrictions of building
activity in vicinity of certain areas i.e. Airports, Defense establishments and
After careful examination of the Government of India guidelines and policy as
Air Force Stations as follows:
adopted by the State Government and suggestions of Departmental
Committee and in order to benefit the people belonging to Economically
(a) No building or structure shall be constructed, created or erected or
Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low Income Groups (LIG) for accessing housing
no tree shall be planted on any land within the limits of Air Force
facilities in upcoming housing projects, decided to make provision in the
Stations as specified by Ministry of Defense in Gazette of India
building rules for earmarking of at least 20% of developed land in all housing
dated 03-03-2007 and as amended from time to time.
projects (both public and private Agencies) for EWS/LIG category with a
system of cross subsidization in all Municipalities, Municipal Corporations and
(b) Fruit bearing trees, which attract birds shall not be planted
Urban Development Authority areas in the State by issuing an amendment to
within 10 km from the Airport Reference Point.
Revised Common Building Rules.
(c) No chimneys or smoke producing factories shall be constructed
within a radius of 8 km from the Airport Reference Point.

16.G.O.Ms.No.450M.A & U.D. Department,dated 13-10-2010

19.G.O.Ms.No.82M.A & U.D. Department,dated 21-02-2011
as per rule 20 (c) of the Hyderabad Revised Building Rules,
2006 issued in G.O.Ms.No.86 MA dt: 03.03.2006 individual
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and as the Government have
residential buildings proposed in plots up to 300 meters of plot
allotted these lands for residential purpose of All India Service officers
area and height up to 6.0 meters are exempted from Mortgage
belonging to Andhra Pradesh State Cadre and in order to prevent misuse or
Clause. The applicants in the category of plot area
diversion of the land for other purposes.
100 Sq. meters to 300 Sq. meters though eligible for 10 meters
height are obtaining permissions up to 6.0 meters height to
avoid the mortgage clause and constructing additional floors
Unauthorizedly.

20 G.O.Ms.No.168 M.A & U.D. Department,dated 07.04.2012

17.G.O.Ms.No.34M.A & U.D. Department,dated 22-01-2011

1. Government have issued Comprehensive Building Rules and other related rules
As per Rule 21 (iii) of the Andhra Pradesh Revised Building Rules 2008 issued
which are applicable to Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Naga Panchayats
vide G.O.Ms.No.302 MA dt:15.04.2008, the sanctioning authority is
and areas covered by Urban Development Authorities in the State. These Building
empowered to compound the offence in relation to setback violations (other
Rules are regulating the building activities in above areas.
than the front setback) upto 10% in respect of individual residential buildings
2. Government consider that there is a need to bring comprehensive and uniform
duly recording their reasons for violations in writing.
building stipulations in the State and therefore decided to issue Andhra Pradesh
Buildings Rules.
This provision is made to take care of unintentional and minor violations in
setbacks by individual plot owners.

Amendments to Building Rules 2012 – G.O. 168 and G.O. 245

AMENDMENT - 1
50 m from the boundary of the river within the Municipal Corporation / Municipality / Nagara Panchayat / HMDA / UDA limits. The boundary of the river shall be as
fixed and certified by the Irrigation Department and Revenue Department.

AMENDMENT - 2
12 feet walking/ cycling track within the 30 m buffer strip may be provided.

AMENDMENT - 3
Wherever the road is not feasible below the HT line, green belt can be provided below the HT line and this will be in addition to 10% open space to be provided as per
rules and for such cases, TDRs as applicable to road widening cases shall be given.

AMENDMENT - 4
1. In case of sites abutting to railway property, NOC from Railway authorities need not be insisted. However it will be the responsibility of the applicants to follow the
applicable rules as prescribed by the Railway authorities in their rules.
2. In case of sites abutting to Defence establishments, NOC from Defence authorities need not be insisted. However it will be the responsibility of the applicants to
follow the applicable rules as prescribed by the Defence authorities in their rules.

AMENDMENT - 5
In case of plots abutting to the road existing all around KBR park there would be no height restriction subject to conforming to abutting road width requirement and all
round open spaces prescribed for High Rise Buildings and subject to handing over required land for road widening / SRDP project of GHMC.

AMENDMENT - 6
‘Stilt floor’

AMENDMENT - 7
Stilt floor shall be exclusively utilized for parking purpose only and in case of any violation or construction in the parking area the local authority shall summarily
demolish the constructions made in the parking area and impose maximum penalties as per law.

AMENDMENT - 8
a minimum of 2m wide green planting strip in the periphery on all sides within the setbacks where the setback is 9m and above has to be developed and maintained.

AMENDMENT - 9
Where parking floors are provided above ground floor, the height of the parking floors shall be excluded while reckoning the height of the building for the purpose of
deciding the setbacks

AMENDMENT - 10
A thorough public access road of 12m width with 2 lane black-topped is to be developed within the applicant’s site on any one side at the periphery / as per suitability
and feasibility for the convenience of accessibility of other sites and lands located in the interior.

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AMENDMENT - 11
10% of the site area earmarked for organized open space shall be handed over to local body at free of cost through a registered gift deed before issue of occupancy
certificate and same shall be utilized as such by the respective resident society / association only.

AMENDMENT - 12
PAYMENT OF SHELTER FEE:
1. In case of Group Housing / Group Development Schemes whose land extent is more than 3000 Sq.mtrs, shelter fee shall be collected on 20% of total site area of the
project.
2. The shelter fee so collected shall be utilized for construction of EWS housing under Urban Housing Scheme meant for EWS categories for which a separate account
shall be maintained by the local body.

AMENDMENT - 13
‘U’ type commercial buildings with central courtyard are allowed with a minimum plot area of 1000 Sqm.

AMENDMENT - 14
Encouragement for amalgamation of plots in old city / congested areas / slums.

AMENDMENT - 15
In case of Group Housing Buildings where there are 100 units and above, upto 3% of the total built up area (or) 50,000 sft. whichever is lower shall be planned and
developed for common amenities and facilities like convenient shopping, committee hall/ club house, crèche, gymnasium etc. as per National Building code of India
(NBC) – 2005.

AMENDMENT - 16
In case of High Rise Buildings the concessions in all round setbacks would be considered subject to maintaining minimum clear setback of 7m on all sides and such
minimum setback area shall be clear without any obstructions, except 2 mts wide green planting strip (where the setback is 9 m and above), which shall be soft green
planting, to facilitate movement or fire fighting vehicles and effective fire fighting operation.

AMENDMENT - 17
For the Master Plan road / Road Development Plan undertaken and developed/ peripheral road provided in Group Development schemes.

AMENDMENT - 18
Non High Rise buildings / High Rise buildings / Group Development schemes subject to the condition that the construction shall be commenced within 18 months. The
permission can be revalidated for another 2 years on payment of building permit fee.

AMENDMENT - 19

AMENDMENT - 20
Compliance of public safety measures

AMENDMENT - 21
All existing rules, regulations, byelaws, orders that are in conflict or inconsistent with the above amendments shall stand modified to the extent of the provisions of
these amendments.

ACTS/ POLICIES

HOUSING POLICY 2007

The National Urban Housing & Habitat Policy 2007 seeks to promote various types of public-private partnerships for realizing the
goal of “Affordable Housing For All’ with special emphasis on the urban poor.
The Policy intends to promote sustainable development of habitat in the country with a view to ensuring equitable supply of land,
shelter and services at affordable prices to all sections of society.

APTP ACT 1920

APTP ACT 1920 is an act exclusively dealing with Town Planning in A.P, upto 1975.
• In 1975, APUDA Act, was enacted for constitution of Urban Development Authorities in A.P.
• The Act, 1920 envisages preparation of Master Plans (General Town Planning Schemes for all the local bodies within 4 years form their constitution
as Municipalities.

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