Stricter green laws for new projects

Stricter green laws for new projects

by Niranjan Mudholkar on Feb 17, 2010

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In a welcome move, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra has said that his government will introduce legal provisions by April 1 for stricter adherence to eco-friendly projects, particularly in the residential segment. With the implementation of this new law, it will be mandatory for all new buildings to have energy conservation and rain water harvesting units.
The state government will have new parameters for building clearances with the new law. Thus, only buildings with eco-friendly construction would be permitted by the State Government with effect from April first. The Government would be implementing the policy and the builders would be awarded 'zero net certificate' with additional FSI. The government's objective is also to minimise consumption of power, and encourage use of solar energy and recycled of water for construction. Existing buildings will also be given sops for adopting greem measures.
Construction Week (India) wholeheartedly welcomes this moves. This was long needed. However, we urge the government that the law should be implemented with equal determination on the ground. Just passing the law will not be enough.

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