LEGAL ASPECTS

The housing construction projects are mainly governed by the state government Laws. E.g.

1. • Ownership of Flats Act
   • Town Planning Act – MRTP
   • Land Ceilings Act
   • Land Acquisition Laws
   • Revenue Acts and Laws
   • MSEB Act

The Central Government also governs the housing construction industry through various laws e.g.

1. Income Tax Act

• • Contracts Act
  • Labour Laws
  • Atrocities Act
  • Human rights Act.

Apart from these laws and acts the housing construction industry is required to follow the rules & regulations laid down by the local authorities like municipalities and municipal corporations.

All the laws, acts, rules and regulations are revised from time to time, as per the social need & public demand. But a civil engineer should be aware of these laws so as to avoid complications during the work.

The housing construction projects are mainly governed by the state government Laws. E.g.

1. Ownership of Flats Act
2. Town Planning Act – MRTP
3. Land Ceilings Act
4. Land Acquisition Laws
5. Revenue Acts and Laws
6. MSEB Act

The Central Government also governs the housing construction industry through various laws e.g.

1. Income Tax Act

• • Contracts Act
  • Labour Laws
  • Atrocities Act
  • Human rights Act.

Apart from these laws and acts the housing construction industry is required to follow the rules & regulations laid down by the local authorities like municipalities and municipal corporations.

All the laws, acts, rules and regulations are revised from time to time, as per the social need & public demand. But a civil engineer should be aware of these laws so as to avoid complications during the work.

A civil engineer shall also be aware of the jurisdictions of various government departments. This helps to meet the needs during emergencies.