Section 227(1) in Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965
(1)The provisions of this chapter and of any rules or bye-laws made under this Act relating to construction and reconstruction of buildings shall also be applicable to any alteration thereof or addition thereto.Provided that works of necessary repair which do not affect the position or dimension of a building or any room therein shall not be deemed as an alteration or addition for the purposes of this section.x x x x