permit where excavations to a depth of more than 1.5 metres is involved, which stipulates that in the case of constructions or land developments which involve any earthwork excavation to a depth of more than 1.5 metres, if the depth of cutting is more than the horizontal distance of such cutting from the plot boundary, the provisions thereafter contained would apply. Proviso thereto specifies that such provisions are not necessary in cases where such excavation is carried out for construction of structures such as wells, septic tanks, recharge pits, drainage works, compound walls and the like. As per sub-Rule (2) of Rule 12, the application for Development and/or building permit shall be submitted by the applicant as per the provisions of the rules,2011, along with a certificate of the Architect, Building Designer, Engineer, Town Planner, Supervisor as the case may be, who has prepared and signed the plans, drawings, statements etc. as to whether permit as envisaged under Rule 12 is required. As per sub-Rule (3) thereto, the application for permit shall also include sufficient copies of (i) dimensioned plan(s) and sectional drawing(s) showing the levels and depths of cutting at all places in respect of excavations for building construction and land development works; (ii) drawings, specifications and details of temporary and permanent
