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Credai Karnataka Urges Faster Approvals to Reduce Red Tape

BENGALURU: While the government is advocating for vertical growth to address the soaring demand for urban housing, developers are reporting that prolonged approval delays and bureaucratic hurdles are hindering project execution and delaying home deliveries. Recently, Karnataka has eased occupancy certificate (OC) regulations. Initially, residential buildings on plots up to 1,200 square feet were exempted from the OC requirement for electricity connections, which was later expanded to plots of up to 2,400 square feet, given they have approved building plans and adhere to basic compliance requirements. Additionally, the state is pushing for expedited, systematized online approvals to reduce delays in…

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Govt Offers One-Time Relief on OCs for Bengaluru Homeowners

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has issued a directive exempting residential buildings up to Ground plus three floors or stilt parking plus four floors, built on plots of up to 2,400 sq. ft, from obtaining occupancy certificates for electricity connections within GBA limits. The order, dated June 5, follows the decision made at the first cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on June 3. This one-time exemption applies to buildings, allowing for a 20 percent variation, as long as they were completed and applied for electricity connections by May 31, 2026, according to the order. To confirm completion…

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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…

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Over 25 Lakh Bengaluru Properties Added to e-Khata System

BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced on Friday that the state government has successfully integrated over 25 lakh properties into Bengaluru’s e-Khata system. The e-Khata serves as an electronic property certificate that keeps ownership details in an online database, promoting accuracy, transparency, and comprehensive coverage for property owners. During a press conference, Shivakumar, who also oversees Bengaluru’s administration, stated that of the 25 lakh properties under this system, more than 7,000 applications have already been processed. Further outreach efforts are being planned to reach those who still need their e-Khata. “Achieving 25 lakh e-Khatas is a remarkable…

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Karnataka Builders Hit with Heavy Fines for Plan Violations

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has updated the penalty rates for buildings that have been constructed against approved plans within urban local bodies. A recent government directive allows these buildings to obtain revised plans if they pay a specified fine, provided that deviations are within 15 percent of the sanctioned setback limits. Under the new regulations, residential, industrial, and other non-commercial structures in Town Panchayat areas will incur a fine of ₹1,000 per square metre, while commercial buildings will face a penalty of ₹1,500 per square metre. For Municipal Council areas, the fines are set at ₹1,200 and ₹1,800 respectively; in…

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Mysuru Proposes Upgrade to Grade 1 City Corporation Status

MYSURU: Following the state’s decision to not pursue the establishment of the Greater Mysuru City Corporation due to insufficient population, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has submitted a new proposal to the government requesting an upgrade to grade 1 MCC. The aim of the proposal is to elevate MCC to a grade 1 city corporation similar to the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation. This would involve merging the existing City Municipal Council and town panchayats located on the city’s periphery. The state government is expected to endorse the proposal. A proposal was submitted to the state urban development department following directives from…