Question

A ___________ line usually parallel to the plot boundaries and laid down in each case by the Authority, beyond which nothing can be constructed towards the site boundaries.

(a) Building line

(b) Control line

(c) Property line

(d) Plot line

I got this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question comes from Planning Regulations and Bye-Laws topic in division Functional Planning of Buildings of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) Building line

To explain I would say: Building line or Set-back is provided to avoid traffic congestion in front of the building. Buildings like mall, multi-complexes, factories, etc. which attract a large number of vehicles, should have be set-back a further distance apart from the building line. This line after this extra margin is called as Control Line.