Section 101(2) in The Kerala Panchayat Buildings Rules, 2011
(2)The components of workable groundwater recharging arrangements as stipulated in sub rule (1) above, shall include:(i)Roof gutters(ii)Down pipe(iii)Filter unit(iv)Recharge well or Recharge pond or Percolation pit:Provided that, open well or pond within the plot can be used as recharge components as mentioned in item (iv) above:Provided further that, filter unit as mentioned in item (iii) shall be mandatory only in situations where rainwater is recharged directly to the groundwater through open wells, ponds and the like.
