Number of constructions initiated during last 5 years The number of constructions (as defined above) initiated by the sample household for residential purposes during the last 5 years is to be entered against this item. If entry is '0' in col. (3) or col. (5) of Q.1, Q 2 to 23 under that category will not be filled in.

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question Type of construction if Q.1 is 0 skip this question Against item 2, serial numbers of construction 1 & 2 are already printed. Against item 3, type of construction will be recorded in codes in different columns. If there was one construction 'at the present premises' and one 'elsewhere, columns (3) and (5) with serial number 1 are to be used for recording information for these constructions. All columns are to be used when there are two constructions 'at the present premises' and two 'elsewhere'. For construction of an entirely new building code 1 will be recorded. If extension of existing building results in the increase of floor area, it is to be considered as addition to floor area and code 2 will be recorded for such construction. Any type of remodelling, renovation or major repair work is to be treated as alteration/improvement/major repair and code 3 will be recorded for such constructions.

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question Whether construction is complete as on the date of survey?: if Q.1 is 0 skip this question A new building construction will be considered as 'completed' if it is considered by its owner as completed and ready for its first occupation. Issuing of 'completion certificate' from any authority will not be a pre-requisite for the building to be considered as 'completed'. In the case of addition, alteration and improvement, a construction will be considered as 'completed' if the owner feels so. If the construction is 'complete' on the date of survey, code 1 will be recorded, otherwise code 2 will be recorded.

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question Month / year of completion: if Q.1 is 0 skip this question For the construction completed during the last 5 years, the date of completion will be recorded against this item in relevant columns (3) to (6). The entry will be in 4-digit formation of which the leftmost 2 digits will indicate the month of the year and the rightmost 2 digits the year of completion. Thus, if the construction was completed in August 2000, the appropriate entry will be '0800' (08 will be under the cells with MM and 00 under YY).

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question Type of structure if Q.1 is 0 skip this question The type of structure i.e. whether the structure constructed is pucca, semi-pucca or katcha will be recorded against this item in terms of codes for each construction completed. If a building consists of different types of structure, the determination of its type will be based on the type of structure that covers major floor area. Katcha includes both serviceable katcha and unserviceable katcha.

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question Floor area(sq.ft) if Q.1 is 0 skip this question This item will be filled-in for (i) new building and (ii) also in the case of building where addition to floor space has taken place (for those constructions with codes 1 or 2 against item 3). Floor area refers to the carpet area of the building. It includes the area of room, kitchen etc., but excludes uncovered area both inside and outside the structure; e.g. terrace, stairs, stairways, landing etc.

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question Number of dwelling units: if Q.1 is 0 skip this question The number of dwelling units occupying or expected to occupy the new building or the additional floor space constructed will be recorded against this item in the relevant column(s).

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question Cost of construction during last 5 years (Rs.) if Q.1 is 0 skip this question Actual cost incurred for the construction during the last 5 years will be recorded in whole number of rupees against this item in the relevant column(s). The cost of purchase or procurement of only that part of the total materials, labour (household labour will be evaluated at the wage rate prevailing at the time of construction) and services (i.e. expenditure incurred including payment due on account of professional and personal services, municipal and other taxes and fees etc. for construction) hired which have actually been utilised in the construction during the reference period will be considered for making entries. Materials supplied from home will be evaluated at the ex-farm/ex-factory price prevailing at the time of its use. For materials obtained as free collection and used in the construction, only transport charges and the related hired and household labour will be evaluated. Similarly household labour may be evaluated at the prevailing local rates. Household supervision shall not be considered. The total cost will also include the cost of site preparation such as demolition of the existing structure, development of land, etc. However, the value of land on which the construction is made will not be included in the cost to be recorded against this item as also the expenditure incurred on routine repairs and maintenance of the structure such as white washing, painting etc.

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question source of finance of construction during last 5 years : OWN if Q.1 is 0 skip this question For each of the two most recent constructions (at the present premises and elsewhere), the amount spent in actual money terms during the reference period will be recorded in the relevant columns by the sources from where the money was obtained. Eight different sources are already listed and the amount obtained from each source for the construction will be recorded against the different source in whole number of rupees. As this item refers to only cash expenditure, the total amount recorded against item 10 to 18 need not agree with the total cost of construction recorded against item 9. While recording the entries against the different sources of finance the following may be kept in mind. (i) The amount to be recorded against 'own source' relates to the savings of the different members of the household for whom the construction has been undertaken. (ii) Amount spent on construction out of the borrowings from co-operative society, co-operative bank etc. will be recorded against 'co-operative'. (iii) All institutions (excluding co-operative societies, co-operative banks etc.) primarily engaged in banking and financing activities, insurance services etc. will be treated as 'financial institutions'. Those run by the government, local bodies etc. will be considered as 'government financial institutions' and those run by private agencies will be treated as 'non-government financial institutions'. (iv) Persons who lend money on interest will be considered as money lenders. (v) Friends and relatives in this particular context are those who lend money free of interest. A friend or relative who charges interest for any loan advanced will be regarded as money lender. (vi) In the case of final withdrawal from provident fund, for construction, it will be considered as taken from own source, but if money is taken as a loan from provident fund which is to be repaid, it should be considered as borrowing from government or non-government non-financial institution depending on the status of the employer.

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question source of finance of construction during last 5 years:Co-operative if Q.1 is 0 skip this question See Q10 for details

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question source of finance of construction during last 5 years:Govt financial institution if Q.1 is 0 skip this question See Q10 for details

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question source of finance of construction during last 5 years Non-govt financial institution if Q.1 is 0 skip this question See Q10 for details

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question source of finance of construction during last 5 years: Govt non-financial institution if Q.1 is 0 skip this question See Q10 for details

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question source of finance of construction during last 5 years : Non-govt non-financial instn if Q.1 is 0 skip this question See Q10 for details

Check if Q.1 is not 0 then ask this Question source of finance of construction during last 5 years : Money lenders if Q.1 is 0 skip this question See Q10 for details