THE KERALA MUNICIPALITY ACT, 1994* - nrcddp

Provided also that when the part of the existing building is demolished for the implementation of any townplanning scheme, it shall be in such a way as not to adversely affect the remaining portion of thebuilding or the new addition made and the complete responsibility regarding the safety and stability of itshall be on the owner of the building and when he makes such demolition it shall be performed at his owncost and responsibility and he shall not be eligible for any compensation for the said construction andhe shall submit a consent letter for this purpose alongwith the application).384. Buildings at corner of streets.— A Municipality may require any building intendedto be erected at the corner of two streets to be rounded of or splayed of to such height andextend as it may determine, and may acquire, in accordance with the provisions of the LandAcquisition Act ,1894 (Central Act 1 of 1894), such portion of the site at the corner as it mayconsider necessary for public convenience or amenity.385. Prohibition use of inflammable materials for building construction withoutpermission.— No external roof, verandah, pandal or wall of a building shall be constructed orreconstructed of grass, leaves, mats or other inflammable materials except with the permissionof the Municipality.386. Prohibition of construction of doors, ground floor windows and bars so as toopen outwards.— No door, gate, bar or ground floor window which opens on any public streetshall be constructed or reconstructed so as to open outwards except with a licence under section366.BUILDING OTHER THAN HUTS387. Application to construct or reconstruct building.— (1) Where any person intendsto construct or reconstruct a building other than a hut within a municipal area, he shall send to theSecretary-(a) an application in writing together with a site plan of the land for the approval of thesite; and(b) an application in writing together with a ground plan, elevation and sections of thebuilding and specification of the work for permission to execute the work.Explanation.— Building in this sub-section shall include a wall or fence of whatever heightbounting or abutting on any public street.(2) Every document furnished under sub-section(l) shall contain such particulars and beprepared in such manner as may be required under the rules or bye-laws made under thisAct.388. Requirement of prior approval of site.— The Secretary shall not grant permissionto construct or reconstruct a building unless and until he has approved the site on an applicationmade under section 387.389. Prohibition of commencement of work without permission.—The construction orreconstruction of a building shall not be begun unless and until the Secretary has granted permission forthe execution of the work.11. Section 383A inserted by Act 14 of 1999, w.e.f. 24-3-1999.11 A.Proviso substituted by Act 14 of 2000, w.e.f. 30-3-2000.