UDCPR 2020 / Chapter 3, General land development requirements
3.1.2 Distance of Site from Electric Lines
UDCPR 2020 as amended to 30.01.2025
No structure including varandah or balcony shall be allowed to be erected or re-erected or any additions or alterations made to a building on a site within the distance quoted in Table No.3 below in accordance with the prevailing Indian Electricity Rules and its amendments from time to time between the building and any overhead electric supply line. Table No.(1) 3 - Distance of site from Electric Lines
Electric Lines Vertical (Meters) Horizontal (Meters)
Low and medium voltage Lines 2.50 1.20
High voltage lines up to and including 3.70 2.00
33000 V.
Extra High voltage lines beyond 33,000 V. 3.70 2.00
(Plus 0.3 m. for every additional 33,000 V. or part thereof)
Note - The minimum clearance specified above shall be measured from maximum sag for vertical clearance and from maximum deflection due to wind pressure for horizontal clearance.
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The text of the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations for Maharashtra State, as amended to 30.01.2025. The notification of the Urban Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, is the authoritative text.