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Bengaluru Tower Demolition Plan Triggers OC Debate

BENGALURU: The proposed demolition of an 18-storey apartment tower in southeast Bengaluru has sparked significant debate over the reliability of occupancy certificates (OCs) issued by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). The 49-unit structure at SNN Raj Etternia near Kudlu received its OC earlier this year but is now set for demolition following new geotechnical investigations that uncovered serious soil issues. While the developer assures that the remaining 14 towers in the 972-unit township are structurally sound, residents argue that this incident highlights critical concerns regarding the building approval and certification process. Urban planning expert Ashwin Mahesh noted that the situation…

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Bengaluru Builder to Demolish Unstable Tower After Occupancy Grant

Representative AI image BENGALURU: Just three months after the Greater Bengaluru Authority issued an occupancy certificate, an 18-floor apartment tower within the SNN Raj Etternia complex near Kudlu off Hosur Road is slated for demolition. The builder opted to dismantle the tower before any residents moved in, as it was discovered that the structure had begun to tilt due to inadequate stability work before construction commenced. Constructed over four years, the tower consists of 49 flats, which buyers were eager to occupy before this structural issue arose. The complex includes 14 other towers that are free of defects. Out of…

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Official Suspended for Illegally A-khataing 50 Properties in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru West City Corporation (BWCC) has suspended assistant revenue officer KS Manjula for allegedly issuing A-khatas for over 50 properties in an unauthorized layout spanning four acres in Herohalli village, Bengaluru North taluk. The suspension order states that the electronic property identification number (EPID) of the property was unlawfully linked to another property while processing the khatas. Additionally, the land is currently involved in litigation, with a city civil court mandating that the status quo be maintained. Manjula, who worked in the Herohalli sub-division, has been suspended immediately while a departmental inquiry is conducted. The order highlights the…

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OC Exemption for Power Connection Extended to 2,400 Sq Ft Buildings

BENGALURU: Just days after Chief Minister DK Shivakumar unveiled plans to ease occupancy certificate (OC) norms for electricity connections, the government has broadened these exemptions to include a wider range of residential buildings within GBA limits. According to the new directive, residential buildings on plots of up to 2,400 sqft, with an additional allowance of up to 20%, will not require an OC from municipal corporations or town planning authorities to obtain electricity connections. The exemption applies to residential structures up to four stories high, including ground+3 or stilt parking plus four floors within GBA jurisdiction. This initiative aims to…