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Karnataka RERA Recovery Cell Plan Canceled; Welfare Groups Disappointed

BENGALURU: A proposed cell aimed at streamlining the recovery of dues adjudicated by the state’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) has been shelved, much to the dismay of homebuyers. Instead, the government has appointed a special deputy commissioner for Bengaluru Urban district to manage the recovery of outstanding amounts. Officials explained that discussions took place regarding the creation of a dedicated recovery committee, but the proposal was abandoned due to concerns about the committee’s lack of legal authority for enforcement. Currently, the ability to recover dues lies with individual district deputy commissioners, and agencies are limited to issuing recovery certificates…

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Karnataka Order Delay Leaves Homebuyers Frustrated

BENGALURU: Homebuyers and local representatives are eagerly awaiting a proposed meeting of MLAs to discuss the Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill. This proposal, introduced during a recent Assembly session in March 2026, aims to convene all stakeholders to talk about the draft Bill. Despite the anticipation, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has yet to initiate the meeting, even after 40 days have passed. Homebuyers urge the state government to expedite the enactment of this law to protect apartment owners’ rights. Sameera Bharadwaj, a resident of Prestige Lake Ridge Apartments, Uttarahalli, expressed frustration at the delays: “The postponement of this…

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Apartment Owners Urge Update to Karnataka Law

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Apartments Federation (BAF), representing over 1,400 Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), has issued a firm ultimatum to the State Government, demanding the introduction and enactment of the Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Management Act (KAOMA) during the upcoming Belagavi Assembly Session on December 2. BAF advocates for the rights of more than 350,000 households and around 1.5 million residents, stressing the urgent need to update the outdated Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act of 1972. They argue that this update is crucial to mitigate the administrative disarray and legal disputes stemming from unclear ownership and management rights. At a press conference…

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Apartment Owners Demand RWA GST Rollback

BENGALURU: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is set to review certain GST slabs starting Wednesday. In response, the Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF) has launched a petition aiming to eliminate the 18% GST on apartment maintenance fees. According to federation members, the notification issued in 2019 has placed an unfair financial strain on Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWAs) and apartment owners alike. The petition, hosted on change.org by BAF, claims, “The notification mandates that GST is applicable on the entire monthly maintenance fees collected by RWAs if charges exceed Rs 7,500 per month per member or unit.” It emphasizes how…