Section 58(1a) in The Kerala Panchayat Buildings Rules, 2011
(1a)Except for high rise buildings, side yards may not be provided for buildings under Group F Mercantile or Commercial occupancy in an area exclusively zoned for commercial use in any Town Planning Scheme under Town Planning Acts in force:Provided that if any window or ventilator or such other opening is envisaged on any side of the building, that side shall have a minimum clear open yard of 1.5 metres.
