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Karnataka HC Reverses Decision on Firm’s Building Plan

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: BENGALURU: A division bench of the Karnataka High Court, led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru, has annulled a previous ruling mandating the Greater Bengaluru Authority to endorse a revised building plan from Sangam Enterprises, providing significant relief to the civic body. Sangam Enterprises aimed to utilize a Transferable Development Rights (TDR) certificate issued on April 18, 2015, to augment the height of their 5,630 sqm property, encompassing two adjacent plots on Dhanvantari Road and Subedar Chatram Road in the Majestic area of Bengaluru. The proposed changes sought to elevate the building height…

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Property Owners Criticize Bengaluru Body for High Khata Fees

BENGALURU: The high khata transfer fee set by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has faced criticism from property owners in its developed layouts. Property owners express willingness to pay a transfer fee but dispute the significant increase introduced by the BDA. They assert that the hike is not justified and imposes an undue financial strain on individuals updating property ownership records without any meaningful additional service or benefit. A common complaint is that the BDA charges the same fee for transferring khata to a dependent’s name after the original owner’s death as it does for standard sale transactions. Owners have…

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Bengaluru Property Owners Criticize Officials Over E-Khata Issues

BENGALURU: After issuing penalty notices to numerous e-khata holders for allegedly under-declaring parking spaces in their property tax filings, the BBMP has dropped a new surprise — even if you pay the penalty, they will not update the property dimensions in the e-khata. Upset property owners are calling it a blatant exploitation. “They first accuse us of under-declaring our parking space. Now, when we agree to pay the penalty, they refuse to make any corrections. What’s the point of paying?” questioned frustrated homeowners. The silence from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who oversees Bengaluru’s development, has also left them perplexed.…

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Bengaluru: Builders Must Submit CCs Before Flat Transfers

BENGALURU: To combat unauthorized constructions, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has implemented a tough new policy for builders and property owners. It is now mandatory for them to present completion certificates before selling flats or properties. Layout approvals will only be granted once both the completion and occupancy certificates are provided. This measure addresses the ongoing problem of illegal constructions that have been bypassing official approvals, which have resulted in significant financial losses for the city corporation. The BBMP has identified thousands of unauthorized buildings but has yet to take decisive demolition actions. A BBMP official stated, “To tackle…

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Bengaluru: E-Khata Error Leaves Owner with Massive Tax Bill

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) launched e-khata services at BangaloreOne centers across the city on November 11, 2024. The launch was announced by BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath following a week-long training for the BangaloreOne staff. This initiative aims to alleviate the challenges faced by property owners and protect them from exploitation by private cyber centers, which often charge up to ₹5,000 for e-khata-related services that are now available at government centers for regulated fees. If the experience of a flat owner is any indication, property owners must be vigilant and verify their property details before uploading relevant…

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Bengaluru Civic Body Fines Builder, Fires Officials Over Ramp Encroachment

BENGALURU: The BBMP has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 lakh on the owner of a building on MN Krishna Rao Road in Basavanagudi for unlawfully constructing a ramp on a public footpath, thereby hindering pedestrian movement. The ramp, part of a building under construction at Property No. 16, overtook the entire footpath and was covered with green netting, rendering it unusable for pedestrians. Following complaints, BBMP officials conducted an inspection and confirmed the encroachment. The ramp, rather than being confined to private property, extended across the entire pedestrian walkway, forcing people onto the road. This violation was brought to…

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Over 370K Bengaluru Properties Pending Tax Payments

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has identified approximately 370,000 properties with overdue taxes totaling between Rs 700 and 800 crore. Maheshwar Rao, the chief commissioner of BBMP, announced that notices will be sent again through SMS and email to remind defaulters to settle their dues. According to Special Commissioner (Revenue) Munish Moudgil, even though auction notices were issued for 6,000 to 7,000 properties, compliance rates remain unsatisfactory. To enhance compliance, BBMP plans to block the e-khata accounts of tax defaulters, preventing any property sales until taxes are paid. “This process may take 4-5 months, but it is crucial…

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Govt to Regularize B-Khata Buildings, Excludes Vacant Lots

BENGALURU: The state government has decided to regularize all existing B khata buildings and multi-storey apartment complexes in Bengaluru, given they were constructed on unauthorized layouts or lands and registered with the BBMP before September 30, 2024. However, vacant plots with B khata status will not be included in this regularization initiative. The cabinet approved this decision on July 17, following a suggestion from the Urban Development Department (UDD). This aims to provide legal relief to thousands of homeowners while upholding standards against unapproved developments. According to the UDD, vacant lands converted under Section 95 of the Karnataka Land Revenue…

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Bengaluru e-Khata Reveals Extensive Property Tax Evasion

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has made significant strides with its newly launched e-Khata system, aimed at eliminating fraudulent property transactions and the fabrication of documents. Since its implementation on October 1, 2023, the system has uncovered substantial property tax evasion, recovering an impressive Rs 500 crore. BBMP officials highlight that the final e-Khata requests have exposed inconsistencies indicating considerable underreporting of property sizes and the inappropriate application of residential tax rates on commercial properties. These vulnerabilities, previously exploited through self-declaration, are now being addressed. Over 5.5 lakh e-Khatas Issued Since the introduction of the e-Khata system, more…

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Rampant Building Violations Unchecked in Bengaluru Due to Resource Gaps

By Sanjana CS BENGALURU: Cooke Town has experienced a notable rise in blatant building violations over the last decade. Builders often disregard regulations, removing mandatory setbacks and constructing extra floors without the necessary permissions. Despite the Supreme Court providing clear guidelines to mitigate illegal constructions, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) shows little willingness to enforce action against these violations. “In Cooke Town alone, 26 buildings have been flagged as severe offenders, yet only one has faced any form of action, and that was merely a token effort,” states resident Raja Shanmugam. The only building that encountered repercussions had added…