Distance of Building From Electric Lines
The terrace, porch, balcony, or similar like that shall not be permitted to be erected or rebuilt, or any extension or improvement made to a building beyond the distance referred to below, as provided for in the current Indian Electricity rules and its modifications from time to time between the building and any overhead electrical supply line:
| Types of Overhead Line | Horizontally | Vertically |
| 1. For low and medium voltage lines and also for service line | 1.22 m | 2.4 m |
| 2. For high voltage lines up to 33000 volts | 1.83 m | 3.66 m |
| 3. For extra high voltage lines, above 33000 volts. | 3.66 m + 0.3 m for every additional 33000 volts or part thereof | 3.66 m + 0.3 m for every additional 33000 volt or part thereof |
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