Section 2(23) in Assam Notified Urban Areas (Other than Guwahati) Building Rules, 2014
(23)"covered area" means the ground area covered immediately above the plinth level covered by the building but does not include the space covered by, -(a)garden, rockery, well and well structures, plant nursery, water pool, swimming pool (if uncovered), platform round a tree, tank, fountain, bench, with open top and unenclosed on sides by walls and the like;(b)drainage culvert, conduit, catch-pit, gully-pit, chamber, gutter and the like; and(c)compound wall, gate, slide/swing door, canopy, and areas covered by chajja or similar projections and staircases which are uncovered and open at least on three sides and also open to sky;
