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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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No Construction Without Plinth Marking in Bengaluru, Say Officials

BENGALURU: Aiming to address building plan violations and unauthorized constructions, the Bengaluru Central City Corporation has enacted a comprehensive order. This mandates plinth-line marking, plan verification, and time-constrained demolitions for all constructions within its jurisdiction. According to Commissioner Rajendra Cholan, “Under the new guidelines, construction work cannot commence without obtaining the approved ‘building plinth-line marking.’ Town-planning officials are required to mark foundation boundaries within 30 days of plan approval and issue a foundation certificate before any construction can proceed.” He further mentioned, “Senior planning officials have been tasked with ensuring compliance with this process. To enhance transparency, approved building plans…