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548 Families Still Await Allotments in Karnataka CM’s Housing Scheme

BENGALURU: Confusion between the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and the Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Limited (RGHCL) has left 548 families stranded, despite fully constructed homes awaiting allocation under the chief minister’s Rs 1-lakh multi-storey housing scheme. Nearly 500 beneficiaries who arrived at the RGHCL office on KG Road on Monday to collect possession documents and keys were turned away, as officials stated that the final list of allottees had not yet been provided by GBA. With no update on the resolution, the beneficiaries held a silent protest outside the office. Parashuram Shinnalkar, managing director of RGHCL, stated that the corporation…

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Over 99% E-Khata Applications Approved: Bengaluru Authority Data

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority’s e-Khata initiative has demonstrated exceptional administrative performance, with over 99% of applications processed across the city, as per corporation-wise data from January 7. In total, five city corporations received 9.1 lakh applications, with approximately 9 lakh already approved. The West city corporation recorded the highest volume of applications at 2.7 lakh, followed closely by the South with 2 lakh. Officials noted that the higher backlog in these areas was directly related to the volume of applications received. Delays predominantly stemmed from mutation processing, which constituted more than 90% of pending cases citywide. The West region…

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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 to Hire Urban Designers for City Development

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: BENGALURU: In a significant development, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will officially appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to enhance city infrastructure, including its roads, public spaces, and mobility networks. This initiative introduces specialized Urban Design Cells, signaling a transformative approach to urban planning in Bengaluru. Traditionally, issues like potholes, flooding, inadequate footpaths, and traffic chaos were often attributed to municipal shortcomings. However, experts have highlighted a more fundamental problem: GBA lacked trained professionals in urban design and planning. Many past engineering projects, conducted without design oversight, led…

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Illegal Khata Scam: 6 Bengaluru Officials Suspended

BENGALURU: A significant cleanup effort was triggered within the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) following a comprehensive complaint by resident Mohan Babu M. This led to the suspension of six officers and staff from the Begur sub-division for allegedly creating 128 illegal vacant-land khatas. The suspended individuals include assistant revenue officers Suresh, Hemanth Kumar, and Narasimhalu, along with revenue officer Shantesh from Bommanahalli, and second division assistants Bhagyashree and Balalingaraju. Concerns first arose when Mohan Babu contacted the GBA on April 21, 2025, reporting suspicious khata entries related to survey number 31/2 in Naganathapura village, Bengaluru South taluk. He claimed that…

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Bengaluru Authority Creates Ward-Level Plan to Cut Emissions

Representative AI image BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority’s Climate Action Cell (CAC) is developing a ward-level climate action plan for Bengaluru. As part of this initiative, 10 wards across five city corporations will be selected, and a specific ward climate action plan (WCAP) will be created for each. These plans will offer a comprehensive overview of current environmental conditions, primary challenges, potential solutions, and a prioritized list of actions to ensure effective execution. The CAC is forming a working group to spearhead this project. According to the recent stakeholder meeting, this group will provide technical and sectoral expertise, assist with…

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Bengaluru Offers One-Time Scheme for B-Khata to A-Khata Conversion

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority revealed a ‘one-time settlement’ initiative on Wednesday, permitting all B-khata properties within its jurisdiction to apply for conversion to A-khata. A-khata refers to legitimate properties sanctioned by government planning agencies like the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). In contrast, B-khata, often termed as ‘bogus khata’, applies to properties constructed without official approval. According to GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao, “This one-time settlement grants all B-khata property owners a chance to apply for ‘single plot’ approval from the city corporations, leading to automatic conversion to A-khata.” He specified that B-khata flats or multi-storey units are not…

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Bengaluru AECS Layout Residents Demand Action on Illegal High-Rises

BENGALURU: Frustrated by ongoing issues such as water shortages, traffic jams, and increasing crime rates, a group of volunteers from AECS Layout, located near Brookefield and Kundalahalli, decided to take action. They conducted a survey of their area and uncovered 30 high-rises under construction that they allege are violating norms set by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Their findings revealed that numerous buildings have been erected beyond the sanctioned heights of G+2 or G+3, reaching G+6, G+7, and even G+8 floors. Residents expressed that this unauthorized vertical expansion has led to severe sewage overflow, garbage accumulation, traffic congestion, and diminished…

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Bengaluru: No OC Required for Homes Under 1,200 Sq Ft

BENGALURU: Constructing a home on a 30×40 site within Greater Bengaluru Authority limits has become more straightforward. In a significant development for many residents, the state government announced on Tuesday that individual houses on plots of 1,200 sqft—featuring ground-plus-two floors or stilt-plus-three floors—will no longer require an occupancy certificate (OC), reports Niranjan Kaggere. The new directive authorizes the government to exempt specific types of buildings from the mandatory OC requirement. This decision follows increasing concerns from homeowners after a recent court ruling mandated OCs even for smaller residential properties. Officials noted that this exemption aims to simplify compliance and prevent…

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Senior Citizens Face E-Khata Issues Amid Aadhaar Mandate in Bengaluru

Representative AI image BENGALURU: Numerous senior citizens in the city are facing challenges in obtaining e-Khata for properties bought by their children, who are now living abroad. The requirement for Aadhaar ID on the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) portal has left many families of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) frustrated, as they lack this form of identification. For example, an octogenarian from RT Nagar, C V Govindharaju, is struggling to secure e-Khata for his flat purchased 22 years ago. “My son, who is a US citizen, assisted me in acquiring this apartment in 2003. However, the application for e-Khata is rejected because…