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Bengaluru Authority Sets New Building Approval Fee Structure

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has released a new notification detailing the fee structure for building construction approvals under the GBA Act. This includes fees for plan approvals, revised plan approvals, and plinth certificates, which were previously charged under the BBMP Act and have now been re-established under the new legislation. According to the announcement, fees will be calculated based on the prevailing guidance value of the site and the total built-up area of the building, measured on a per square metre basis. The minimum guidance value for calculations will be set at Rs 50,000 per sqm. The inspection…

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Supreme Court Ruling Delays Smart Meter Rollout in Karnataka

Representative Image BENGALURU: The government’s initiative to implement smart meters for new electricity connections across the state has resulted in significant administrative hurdles, exacerbated by confusion regarding the Supreme Court’s mandate for mandatory occupancy certificates (OC). Smart meters are anticipated to minimize transmission losses, enhance billing accuracy, and facilitate real-time monitoring of electricity usage. However, the Supreme Court’s ruling, aimed at reinforcing building compliance standards, has inadvertently impeded progress in modernizing the power sector. The program, launched nearly a year ago, was initially targeted for all new and temporary electricity connections in the jurisdictions of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom)…