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11 Illegal Buildings in Bengaluru Scheduled for Demolition

BENGALURU: Following numerous alerts regarding extensive building violations, the Bengaluru East City Corporation (BECC) has initiated the demolition of 11 illegal structures that deviate significantly from their approved plans. As per the additional commissioner (development), a building in Whitefield with several unauthorized floors is presently being demolished. “The demolition is progressing slowly as it is being conducted manually,” the official commented. Recently, the East Corporation carried out a survey of over 600 under-construction buildings, issuing notices under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961. While many cases are currently in litigation or postponed due to court stay orders, the…

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Bengaluru East Orders 160+ Illegal PGs to Comply by Nov 5

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru East City Corporation has initiated a significant campaign against unauthorized paying guest (PG) accommodations, uncovering 165 unlicensed establishments through routine ward inspections. These inspections, carried out by health officials across all wards, revealed a considerable number of the 1,452 PGs operating within the corporation limits were functioning without the required trade licenses or safety compliance. The civic body issued a final public notice urging PG owners to obtain licenses within seven days to avoid legal repercussions, including penalties and potential sealing of their properties. The deadline is set for Wednesday. Violations include operating in residential zones without…

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Bengaluru: Taxed Yet Neglected in Abhivrudhi Garden Layout

Representative AI image BENGALURU: Abhivrudhi, meaning development, is a garden layout situated in a neglected area between Bengaluru City East Corporation and Kithaganur Gram Panchayat. Despite paying property taxes to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for over a decade, residents continue to lack basic amenities, primarily due to the layout’s borderline position between the two jurisdictions. Residents claim that BBMP has avoided developmental responsibilities, citing jurisdiction issues while still collecting property tax from over 70 properties. Frustrated, they approached the Bengaluru East City Corporation at KR Puram to present a memorandum requesting essential services. “We have endured years of…