Section 5(5) in Tamil Nadu District Municipalities (Hill Stations) Building Rules, 1993
(5)No site situated within a distance of 200 metres from the boundaries of lakes in Kodaikanal, and Uthagamandalam, 100 metres from the boundaries of Botanical Gardens at Uthagamandalam, 100 metres from the boundaries of Gymkhana Grounds at Kodaikanal, 100 metres from the boundaries of Race Course at Uthagamandalam and 100 metres from the boundaries of Sims Park at Co-onoor shall be used for construction of any building or change the present character and use in any manner.
