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Building Regulatory & Development Authority Department

Overview

Established on 21st September, 2023, the Building Regulatory & Development Authority (BRDA) under the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) is responsible for enforcing Building Bye-Laws and ensuring orderly development in the 6th Scheduled areas.

Functions

  1. Granting building permissions and No Objection Certificates (N.O.C.s).
  2. Registration of technical personnel involved in construction.
  3. Levying taxes on buildings, including Labour Cess.
  4. Ensuring orderly and planned development in accordance with legal regulations.

Building Bye-Laws

  1. Legal tools designed to regulate aspects such as:
    • Coverage and height of buildings
    • Building bulk and architectural design
    • Construction standards
  2. Aimed at achieving systematic and safe development of areas under GHADC jurisdiction.