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Bengaluru Homebuyers Appeal to NHRC on Apartment Law Delay

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Home Buyers Forum has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), claiming that the state’s ongoing delay in implementing its new apartment ownership law is infringing on the life, liberty, equality, and dignity of countless homebuyers. In a letter to NHRC chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian, the forum—representing various buyers’ associations since 2021—reported that critical state government departments have recognized the need for updated legislation for over a year but have yet to announce the Karnataka Apartment Ownership & Management Act, 2025. This inaction has hindered buyers from registering their associations, managing common areas, or securing essential ownership…

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Owners Demand Overhaul of Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act

BENGALURU: Despite consistent reminders from home buyers and residents’ welfare associations regarding the need for a new apartment act, the state government has yet to prepare the crucial draft, even after two years. Home buyers are urging Karnataka to update the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act of 1972, which they view as outdated and ambiguous regarding the rights and responsibilities of flat owners. Dhananjaya Padmanabhachar, representative of the Karnataka Home Buyers Forum, reached out to IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge, urging him to encourage Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to expedite the development of a new apartment act. The goal is to…

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Karnataka Homebuyers Urge Action on Property Delays

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Home Buyers Forum has presented a memorandum to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, urging the state government to address long-standing issues that impact countless homeowners, particularly concerning ownership rights and regulatory gaps. “We want to highlight that homebuyers in Karnataka face significant challenges in asserting their ownership rights,” reads the memorandum. The forum detailed key obstacles and proposed solutions for the Chief Secretary’s consideration, advocating for the interests of millions affected. One major issue raised is the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) failure to update khata mutation records for apartment owners. Despite having registered their flats, many owners…