17. IMPOSITION OF FINES AND PENALTIES

17.1 The Implementing Authority shall be held responsible for non-compliance of Bhutan Building rules.

17.2 If the owner of the building continues construction despite written notice from the Implementing Authority for the rectification of deviations from the approved plan, services like water supply and electricity shall be disconnected. Such services shall be restored only after rectification of the deviation to the satisfaction of the Implementing Authority. As a last resort the Implementing Authority shall serve notice for demolition vide clause no. 4.10 and 19 of this rule.

17.3 Any construction of a building or structure without written permission from the Implementing Authority shall be demolished at the risk and cost of the defaulter.

17.4 Any construction of additional floor/s (horizontal or vertical extension) without the written permission of the Implementing Authority shall be demolished at owner’s cost.

17.5 Change of building use without written permission of the Implementing Authority shall be regularised on payment of fines only if it conforms to the land use schedule and safety standards. If the building use does not conform to the land use and safety standards it will revert to the original use and the defaulter shall still pay a fine. The fine shall be 20% of the cost of construction of misused floor area determined by the Competent Authority.

17.6 Occupation of any building without obtaining occupation certificate shall result into disconnection of services. Services shall be restored only after reconnection charges and fine have been paid to the Implementing Authority and occupation certificate has been obtained.