Section 2(22) in New Town Kolkata Planning Area (Building) Rules, 2014
(22)"covered area" means the ground area covered by building immediately above plinth level considering all the floors at all levels, but does not include the spaces exempted under these rules and the space covered by -(i)garden, boundary, well and well structure, plant nursery, water pool, swimming pool (if not covered), platform round a tree, tank, fountain or bench,(ii)drainage, culvert, conduit, septic tank or soak pit,(iii)compound wall and gate, and area covered by chajja and cupboard;
