Section 2(v) in Assam Brick Kilns Establishment and Regulation Rules, 2013
(v)Brick kilns should be constructed atleast 500 meters away from the path of any natural water flow as well as from river bank, water front of beels, lakes etc. More over no top soil from these areas within the vicinity of 500 meters, be extracted for making the green bricks (kutcha bricks), as the top soil is necessary for ensuing stability of river bank.
