The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on October 28, 2026, issued the Draft Kannur Cantonment Building Bye-Laws, 2026.
The following has been stated: -
•The Cantonment Building Bye-Laws require property owners with valid occupancy rights to submit building plans online through the e-Chhawani portal via a Cantonment Board registered architect.
•Projects must obtain applicable statutory clearances, including Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearances, Fire NOCs and Pollution Control Board approvals.
•Development is classified into Zone I (civil areas) and Zone II (other lands), with mandatory rainwater harvesting and solar panel installations for plots exceeding 400 sq. metres, along with fee rebates for smaller plots.
•Cantonment Boards may revoke approvals, penalize unauthorized construction and require completion-cum-occupancy certificates before buildings are occupied.
•The public has been invited to submit objections and suggestions in writing to the Cantonment Board, Kannur, or by email within 30 days.
•The draft bye-laws are available at the Cantonment Board office and on its website for public review.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: S.R.O.59(E)]
