Karnataka: 20% of parking space in buildings for EVs

According to a media report, the government of Karnataka is working on an amendment for the Model Building Bye-laws 2017 that would mandate residential and commercial buildings to reserve 20% parking space for EV charging facilities.

It has been reported that the draft amendment is ready and has been sent to the urban development department for approvals. The government is expected to invite suggestions from the public on the draft law soon.

The proposed amendment complies with the guidelines set by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to include 20% parking space to promote electric vehicles.

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