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…