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Karnataka RERA Recovery Cell Plan Canceled; Welfare Groups Disappointed

BENGALURU: A proposed cell aimed at streamlining the recovery of dues adjudicated by the state’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) has been shelved, much to the dismay of homebuyers. Instead, the government has appointed a special deputy commissioner for Bengaluru Urban district to manage the recovery of outstanding amounts. Officials explained that discussions took place regarding the creation of a dedicated recovery committee, but the proposal was abandoned due to concerns about the committee’s lack of legal authority for enforcement. Currently, the ability to recover dues lies with individual district deputy commissioners, and agencies are limited to issuing recovery certificates…

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Karnataka-RERA: Builders and Landowners Share Delay Responsibility

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has clarified that both landowners and promoters bear equal responsibility, classifying them as promoters under Section 2(zk) of the RERA Act, 2016. In a case related to a complaint filed by BS Susheela Ramamurthy, a landowner from Dodda Kallasandra village in Bengaluru South taluk, K-RERA concluded that the complainant could not seek relief from the promoter. “We believe that further discussion is unnecessary since the complaint is not maintainable. Therefore, this complaint should be dismissed,” the RERA order states. According to Section 2(zk) of the RERA Act, 2016, a promoter is defined…

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Bengaluru body not a ‘promoter’: Petition in Karnataka HC

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has filed a writ petition with the Karnataka High Court, dated April 27 and registered April 29. The petition seeks clarification on whether the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, is applicable to its residential layouts and schemes. The petition names the Union of India, the Karnataka government, and the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) as respondents. BDA argues that it doesn’t meet the definition of a “promoter” as per Section 2(ZK) of the Act and thus should not fall under K-Rera’s jurisdiction. Additionally, BDA is requesting a declaration that the provisions…

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RERA Paves Way for Claims Against Bengaluru Development Body

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) may soon face additional compensation claims, as several allottees from the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) recently secured favorable rulings from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). By April, site owners had lodged 38 complaints against the BDA, with about 30 of those already settled by RERA. Most complaints were centered around compensation for delays in providing essential amenities such as roads, water, drainage, and electricity connections. The extensive housing project spans approximately 29,000 plots, located between Mysuru Road and Magadi Road in the Yeshwantpur assembly constituency. The completion delays have put more than 10,000…

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Bangalore body to pay ₹56L interest for Kempegowda delays

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) has instructed the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to pay ₹56 lakh in interest to complainant Mridula Krishnapur for delays in providing basic amenities at the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL). This decision marks a significant setback for the BDA, whose NPKL project was previously flagged as lapsed by K-Rera last year. The authority also determined that BDA qualifies as a ‘promoter’ under the Rera Act, holding it accountable for any delays and inadequacies. Mridula had purchased a site in the 8th Block of Sector-B of NPKL in Kengeri hobli for ₹96.9 lakh under…

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Karnataka RERA Resolves Complaints on Kempegowda Layout Issues

BENGALURU: The Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NKPL) project has once again come under scrutiny from Karnataka Rera, as several allottees have lodged complaints against the BDA regarding delays in unit handovers. Unfortunately, these complaints were dismissed due to inadequate documentation. The situation arose when allottees requested refunds along with interest. Upon reviewing the claims, the authority noted that crucial documents—such as sale agreements, construction agreements, payment receipts, and account statements—were missing from the submissions. The authority emphasized the need for a thorough examination of contractual terms, payment records, commitments timelines, and any breaches. Without these documents, it cannot ascertain the exact…

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Karnataka: 4th in India for RERA Complaints with 12,772 Cases

BENGALURU: Karnataka is emerging as a dynamic player in the Indian real estate market, demonstrated by an active project pipeline and increased engagement from homebuyers within the grievance-redressal system. The number of complaints registered under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) highlights the growing disputes that often accompany new developments. According to the latest RERA report, released on March 9 and covering data from 2016 to 2026, Karnataka ranks fourth in the country for complaints, with a total of 12,772 cases filed and 10,322 resolved, reflecting an over 80% resolution rate, nearly matching the national average. Ramachandra CH,…

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Homebuyers in Bengaluru Face Legal Woes Over Illegal Mortgage

BENGALURU: The illegal or undisclosed mortgaging of land related to apartment projects is raising alarms in the city, putting homebuyers at risk of enduring legal battles and financial instability. One notable case on Anekal-Chandapura Road sees residents of a 384-flat complex struggling for ownership rights after the developer allegedly mortgaged the land and several units without informing the buyers. According to an advocate actively engaged in the matter, “Under property regulations, when apartments are sold, the land and common areas should be handed over to a cooperative society or an association of apartment owners. However, governance shortcomings and delays in…

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Karnataka RERA Targets Unregistered Projects, Highlights Gaps

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) has ramped up its efforts to monitor unregistered developments, aiming to pinpoint violations, confirm project status, and take action against non-compliant promoters to protect homebuyers. Notices have been sent to validate project status and registration, uncovering that some were eventually registered. Data from K-Rera indicates that 765 complaints about unregistered projects have been lodged in Karnataka since 2021. Of these, orders were issued in 440 cases, while 325 remain at various stages of hearing and processing. Officials noted that a significant portion of complaints pertains to projects that either do not physically…

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Karnataka RERA Warns Builders About Project Updates

BENGALURU: In a significant move to protect homebuyer rights and promote compliance, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has taken action against 155 promoters in the state for failing to submit their required quarterly reports. This crackdown serves as a stern warning to builders who do not provide timely updates on their projects. Promoters who do not comply may face penalties of up to 5% of the total estimated project cost along with Rs 25,000 for each quarter missed. However, the 155 builders have not yet been officially labeled as defaulters. A K-RERA officer stated, “If they do not…