The Government of Sikkim on April 12, 2023, published the Sikkim Building Construction (Amendment) Regulation, 2022 to further amend the Sikkim Building Construction Regulation, 1991
This Regulation shall come into force on April 12, 2023
The following has been amended namely: -
• This Regulation shall be applicable to the whole of Sikkim
• In regulation 17 which states “Maximum height of building” after sub-regulation (v), the following shall be inserted namely: -
"(vi) In case of the building coming up in the periphery and proximity of the important Government establishments, the height shall be as recommended by the concerned authority or department in consultation with the agency or department dealing with security matters irrespective of the approval given if any, to the Blue Print Plan".
• The Regulation 35 which states “Construction in sinking/landslide prone areas” the following shall be inserted namely:
"35 (A) No construction of any structure shall be permitted in any sinking area, landslide-prone area or any areas having scars of old landslide or any slope of 70 degrees or above or in any land which may not be suitable for carrying out any type of building construction
Provided that the Government may allow such construction as and when it is satisfied that the land has regained its stability and is fit for carrying out building construction, based on the recommendation of the Mines and Geology Department or any other technical agency notified by the Government."
[Notification No. 08/UDD/2023]
