TN to amend building bylaws to make way for charging of e-vehicles at home

CHENNAI: After unveiling the electric vehicle policy, Tamil Nadu is planning to amend the model building by-laws under Development Control Regulations to create infrastructure for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Industries department sources said that the idea is to ensure that charging infrastructure for electric vehicles is integrated at the planning stage itself for all new constructions and apartments.

Industries Department sources said that the Housing secretary will be intimated to bring in changes to the building and construction laws.