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Bengaluru Residents Face Power Cuts Due to Vacant Flats’ Dues

BENGALURU: Residents of a high-rise apartment complex on Bannerghatta Road experienced a day-long power outage due to a dispute between the builder and the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom). On Wednesday, Bescom disconnected the electricity for the apartment complex over unpaid dues totaling Rs 2 lakh. Residents of Disha Loharuka Solaris in Gottigere shared their concerns on social media, stating the power was cut because of unpaid dues from 30 empty flats, affecting all 150 households in the building. One resident, Binay Biswal, criticized Bescom for the blanket disconnection, suggesting that they should only cut power to the flats that…

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Bengaluru: Illegal Construction Persists in HAL III Despite HC Order

File Photo BENGALURU: Members of the HAL III Stage Taxpayers and Residents Association have expressed frustration over ongoing illegal constructions that violate local building norms. The association has contacted relevant authorities over 40 times since February 2025 to demand action but has yet to receive a reply. In light of what they describe as indifference from Bruhat Bengaluru City Corporation (BBCC) officials, the association has filed a writ petition in the High Court. During the hearing, the court instructed the BBCC Assistant Executive Engineer to issue notices to M/s Moonlight FNB Pvt Ltd regarding compliance with the sanctioned construction plan.…

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Karnataka-RERA Chief Urges Government to Clarify OC-CC Norms

BENGALURU: Rakesh Singh, chairman of the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera), has called on the state government to establish clear guidelines regarding the interpretation of occupancy certificates (OC) and completion certificates (CC), amidst growing concerns among homebuyers over regulatory ambiguity. In a comprehensive five-page letter, Singh highlighted that inconsistent interpretations of OC and CC across various laws are generating confusion and adversely impacting homebuyers in Bengaluru. Singh noted the differences in definitions of OC and CC in the RERA Act, the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (KMC) Act, the BBMP Act, and the newly implemented Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Act. In…

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Puravankara Acquires 53 Acres in Bengaluru

Representative image NEW DELHI: Puravankara has acquired a 53.5-acre land parcel in Anekal Taluk, Bengaluru. Ashish Puravankara, the company’s managing director, stated, “This acquisition is part of our strategy to systematically enhance our launch pipeline with quality developable land across key micro-markets.” The newly acquired land in Attibele Hobli boasts a saleable area of 6.4 million sq ft, with a potential gross development value (GDV) exceeding ₹4,800 crore. Mallanna Sasalu, CEO – South, highlighted, “Prior to this acquisition, in H1 FY26, we added a total of 6.36 million sq ft of developable area in Bengaluru and Mumbai, translating to an…

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Homebuyers Push for Stronger Karnataka RERA Enforcement

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Home Buyers’ Forum has urged the state government to enforce Section 17 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. This is aimed at safeguarding the interests of home buyers. According to Section 17, promoters must execute a registered conveyance deed for the allottee, including the undivided share of common areas, and provide physical possession of the respective apartment, plot, or building. Additionally, the common areas must be handed over to the apartment association or the competent authority upon project completion. In a comprehensive letter addressed to the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Urban Development Department,…

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Bengaluru: BDA, Forest Dept to Collaborate on Banashankari Land Dispute

BENGALURU: To address the ongoing dispute affecting numerous site owners in Banashankari 6th Stage, the BDA and the forest department will conduct a joint land survey in the coming weeks. This decision was made during a meeting held by the BDA on Wednesday, responding to persistent complaints from buyers and site allottees in this south Bengaluru layout. Officials determined that a new survey is essential since the previous one did not involve the forest department, resulting in conflicting claims regarding land extent and buffer zones. A survey conducted by the BDA in collaboration with the revenue department in September 2024…

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Bengaluru body plans land auctions for ₹1,800 crore boost

Representative image created by AI The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) is set to generate up to ₹1,800 crore through the auction of prime urban land, enhancing efforts to monetize land assets and increase revenue. This initiative is anticipated to draw competitive bids from top real estate developers, especially amid ongoing land shortages and high demand in metropolitan areas. Part of the monetization strategy includes BDA’s planned e-auction for three substantial commercial land parcels in Konadasapura, located along the rapidly developing Whitefield–Hosakote Road corridor in east Bengaluru. The largest parcel covers over 52 acres (approximately 2.13 lakh sq. metres), with two…

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Assembly passes 12 bills, including Karnataka rent changes

BELAGAVI: On Tuesday, the state Assembly approved 12 bills, including the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Second Amendment) Bill. This bill allows all MPs and MLAs who reside in Bengaluru and are on the city’s electoral roll to become members of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, responsible for Bengaluru’s development, stated, “Public representatives who are voters in Bengaluru were previously excluded. Now, we will include Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and certain areas from Chikkaballapura Lok Sabha constituency, represented by Dr K Sudhakar, in the GBA.” He added that the amendment…

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Rental Scheme: Dodgy Agreements Uncover Tax Evasion Plot

BENGALURU: A property management company is under scrutiny for allegedly using dual agreements to facilitate hidden deposits, unpaid rents, and questionable HRA claims, ensnaring property owners and sub-tenants. Residents of Bengaluru have long been aware of the risks posed by unscrupulous tenants and property management firms that exploit unsuspecting landlords. Recent revelations expose another scam that appears to defraud the government by misrepresenting claims for house rent allowance (HRA) exemptions. A homeowner who wishes to remain anonymous shared their experience with Catena Homes, stating, “I only received rent for a few months after entering an agreement with them. When I…

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Buffer Zone Dispute Leaves Bengaluru Site Owners in Limbo

Here’s a rewritten version of the content: BENGALURU: Over 1,500 families who purchased plots in the Banashankari 6th Stage layout, developed by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), are stuck in limbo for years. A sudden claim by the forest department regarding forest land has halted construction and sales, leaving many unable to develop their properties despite holding valid allotments, tax receipts, and long-standing ownership documents. Established in 2001, Banashankari 6th Stage consists of over 20,500 plots across 14 blocks. The current contention focuses on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th blocks, where the forest department has imposed construction restrictions, asserting that…