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Karnataka RERA: Builders, Landowners Share Civic Liability

In a notable ruling with significant implications for joint development residential projects, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has determined that builders and landowners share joint responsibility for providing essential civic amenities, including water and sewage connections, to homebuyers. The decision, made on July 30 by a K-RERA panel led by Chairman Rakesh Singh and Member J R Reddy, arose from a complaint filed by 30 residents, including L. Arun, against Adi Developers. The case pertained to the Adi North Lake project in Agrahara village, Bengaluru North taluk, developed under a joint development agreement (JDA) between Adi Developers and…

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Complaint Filed Against Karnataka-RERA Over Delayed Resolution

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA), mandated to ensure transparency and accountability in property transactions to safeguard home buyers, is facing criticism. Several purchasers are voicing their dissatisfaction with the authority’s operations, leading one distressed buyer to file a complaint with the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC). Dhananjaya Padmanabhachar, a resident of Sobha Arena Apartment in Thalaghattapura, lodged the complaint due to K-RERA’s alleged procrastination in issuing an order related to his case concerning deficiencies in the Sobha Arena Project. In his grievance, Padmanabhachar mentioned being a buyer of a unit in the Sobha Arena Apartments. “I…

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Karnataka’s New Cell to Recover Builder Dues

BENGALURU: Homebuyers in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka can finally see some hope as the government is taking action against non-compliant builders. A dedicated ‘Recovery Cell’ is nearing establishment to ensure that real estate developers who fail to adhere to Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) orders regarding buyer compensation are held accountable. This step comes after prolonged frustrations faced by homebuyers who didn’t receive property ownership or compensation, despite clear orders from K-Rera. Rera chairman Rakesh Singh informed TOI that most groundwork has been done, and a final decision regarding whether the cell will operate under Rera or…

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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…