All buyers are required to sign an eco-pledge, which will ensure the following conditions:
- Once bought, this land cannot be sold without the prior approval of the Eco-committee*
- Only eco-friendly products will be used in construction. Each plot will have a total built-up area of not more than 3500 sq.ft. (i.e. 1,750 sq.ft. on each level).
- The plot cannot be divided into smaller plots and sold.
- Buyers can only build ground floor plus one. All cottages will have a sloping roof with a provision for rainwater harvesting. Soil preservation and water harvesting methods will be adopted on each plot.
- Sewage treatment pits for proper wastewater management built as specified by AVBC will have to be provided in each plot.
- No trees, unless commercially grown, will be cut.
- The plot cannot be sold to timeshare companies or others who want to use the area for commercial purposes such as hotels, spas, etc.
- Only eco-friendly cars with the required emission approvals are allowed into the EcoVillage. Two-wheelers without silencer cones will not be allowed.
- All owners will perform 48 hours of community service each year. (This could take the form of helping out in village projects like planting shola trees, etc. or paying Rs.5000/- per year towards afforestation).
- No thin plastic will be used in the village. Garbage will be segregated and all non-biodegradable garbage will be disposed in the specified manner only.
* The Eco-committee is an association formed by the promoters and owners of the property |