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Bangalore Body Limits Revised Building Plans After OCs

BENGALURU: In a positive development for apartment residents, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has implemented new restrictions on revising building plans post-issuance of occupancy certificates (OC). A circular issued by BDA on July 15 requires approval from at least two-thirds of apartment owners for any modifications when third-party rights are involved, and disallows revisions in projects that have already utilized the permissible Floor Area Ratio (FAR). A senior official mentioned to TOI that BDA will no longer issue revised master plans for builders, clarifying the enforcement of these regulations. This directive follows an ongoing legal dispute involving residents of HM…

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Bengaluru Housing Body Faces Criticism for Fire Safety Violations

Representative AI image BENGALURU: As the skyline of the city rises with state-sponsored housing, a critical question remains — are these homes truly safe? Various projects by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) are under scrutiny due to missing fire clearances and incomplete safety measures, transforming dream residences into potential dangers. One significant example is the BDA Indraprastha apartment complex in Kengeri, which has been denied a fire no-objection certificate (NOC). This complex, comprising multiple high-rise structures, reportedly fails to meet necessary open space regulations. When TOI spoke with residents, many expressed that the absence of fire NOCs and lift clearances…

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HC Permits Bengaluru to Invite Karanth Layout Applications, No Allotments

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has revised its earlier interim order regarding the Dr. K Shivaram Karanth Layout case. The new ruling allows the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to invite applications for sites but prohibits any allotments without prior court permission. A special division bench, consisting of Justices M. Nagaprasanna and Venkatesh Naik T, passed this order after reviewing an interlocutory application and an affidavit from BDA that outlined the authority’s financial situation. The Advocate General mentioned that in January 2024, the High Court instructed BDA to maintain the status quo on calling applications for the layout. The authority contended…

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Relief for 270 Bengaluru sites; 55 still unresolved

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is poised to provide significant relief to over 250 site owners in Banashankari 6th Phase embroiled in the Turahalli forest buffer zone dispute in southern Bengaluru. The BDA has requested the forest department to facilitate a one-time settlement to resolve the deadlock concerning its legally allotted sites. Essentially, these site owners will regain full possession, granting them the freedom to either build their homes or secure their sites. These sites have been in limbo since they were classified as part of the buffer zone for the Turahalli forests, preventing construction despite holding all valid…

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Bengaluru Offers One-Time Scheme for B-Khata to A-Khata Conversion

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority revealed a ‘one-time settlement’ initiative on Wednesday, permitting all B-khata properties within its jurisdiction to apply for conversion to A-khata. A-khata refers to legitimate properties sanctioned by government planning agencies like the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). In contrast, B-khata, often termed as ‘bogus khata’, applies to properties constructed without official approval. According to GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao, “This one-time settlement grants all B-khata property owners a chance to apply for ‘single plot’ approval from the city corporations, leading to automatic conversion to A-khata.” He specified that B-khata flats or multi-storey units are not…