1 RULES THE MADHYA PRADESH BHUMI VIKAS RULES, 1984 ...

M.P.Bhumi Vikas Niyam, 1984(71) "Water closet (WC)" means a privy with arrangement for flushing the pan withwater ;(72) "Window" means an opening to the outside than a door which provides all orpart of the required natural light or ventilation or both to an interior space.3. Applicability of the rules.-(1) Where land is to be developed or redevelopedinto sub-divisions, plots or colonies, the rules shall apply to all the modificationsto the land layout.(2) Where a building is erected, the rules shall apply to the design andconstruction of the building.(3) Where the whole or any part of the building is demolished, the rulesshall apply to all parts of the building whether removed or not.(4) Where the whole or any part of the building is demolished, the rulesshall apply to any remaining part and to the work involved in demolition.(5) Where a building is altered the rules shall apply to the whole buildingwhether existing or new, except that the rules shall apply only to part ifthat part is completely self contained with respect to facilities and safetymeasures.(6) Where the occupancy of a building is changed, the rules shall apply toall parts of the building affected by the change.4. Rules not to apply to operational construction of the Government :-(1) Nothing in these rules shall apply to-(i) lands to which sub-section (4) of Section 1 of the Act applies ; and(ii) operational constructions.(2) The following constructions of the Government departments shall notcome within the purview of operational construction for the purpose ofthese rules ;-(a) new residential buildings.(other than gate-lodges, quarters for limited essential operationalstaff)(b) road and drains in colonies, hospitals, clubs, institutions and schools.(3) In case of doubt as to whether any construction partakes the nature ofoperational constructions, the matter shall be referred to the StateGovernment whose decision shall be final.11