Section 2. Application

The provisions of this Act shall apply to every apartment in any building constructed (or converted into apartments) by a promoter before or after the commencement of this Act on free held land or on land held on lease: Provided that the number of sizes of the apartments in a building is in conformity with Building Bye Laws in force: Provided further that if a basement, cellar, garage, room, shop or storage space is sold separately from any apartment, it shall be declared as an independent apartment and not as part of any other apartment or of the common areas and facilities: Explanation: Notwithstanding that provision is made for sanitary, washing, bathing or other conveniences common to two or more apartments, the apartment shall be deemed to be separate and self-contained.