NOIDA, March 20 -- The Noida authority has stated that it will take effective measures to maximise rainwater conservation during the upcoming monsoon.

To this end, the authority will conduct surprise inspections to ensure property owners are adhering to rules related to rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems. Additionally, owners may face action if the mandated electric vehicle (EV) charging provisions are not found in a building, said officials.

According to the Noida Building Regulations, 2010, rainwater harvesting systems are mandatory for all plots larger than 300 square metres (sqm). Buildings without rainwater harvesting systems will not receive the necessary approvals or occupancy certificates. However, the authority has realised tha...