Tag: Haryana Building Code 2017

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15 Architects Risk Blacklisting for Violations in Haryana

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has proposed the blacklisting of 15 architects due to alleged misconduct in issuing occupation certificates (OCs). The architects under scrutiny include Niharika Yadav, Yashpal, Jatin Lochab, Jivesh, Sudiksha Kaushik, Aman Sharma, Deepak Jayant, Ravinder, Ravi Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Gomati Prasad, Jyoti Sharma, Rosy Raghav, Jitender, and Somansh Singhal. According to department sources, new OC applications from these architects are currently on hold while further measures are evaluated. The department is also considering imposing financial penalties and additional disciplinary actions. This crackdown follows a comprehensive investigation by the chief minister’s flying squad…

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Haryana to Mandate EV Charging Points in Societies, Malls, Offices

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has proposed changes to the Haryana Building Code, 2017, mandating EV charging infrastructure in both residential and non-residential projects to enhance EV adoption in the state. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has announced a public notice requesting feedback from stakeholders within 30 days, with a deadline set for May 26. The draft amendments state that EV charging infrastructure will be excluded from Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations, a move anticipated to motivate developers to incorporate these facilities without affecting the built area. The proposal outlines clear guidelines for installing electric charging…