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Bengaluru Body Claims RERA Order Doesn’t Apply, Cites Status

BENGLAURU: Following Rera’s designation of the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NKPL) project as “lapsed” due to significant delays and unmet commitments to allottees, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) asserted on Monday that it is not a “promoter” and therefore outside Rera’s jurisdiction. In its official statements, BDA contended that complaints against it do not hold under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, as site allotments are solely contractual. The authority highlighted that site allotments are regulated by its 1984 rules, strictly governing the relationship between the BDA and the allottee. Once an allotment is accepted, the allottee is bound…

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Karnataka RERA Halts Sanchaya Land Sales, Freezes Accounts

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has issued a significant ruling, prohibiting Sanchaya Land and Estate Private Limited from entering into any sales agreements or executing sale deeds for apartments, as well as creating third-party interests until the project is completed and an occupancy certificate is obtained from the relevant planning authority. This decision follows complaints from approximately 100 home buyers against the developer, who failed to deliver flats booked in March 2013, which were promised by December 2014. The developer was tasked with constructing 650 flats in a group housing project called The Green, located in Kapur…

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Bengaluru Flat Buyers Win Interest Payout After Decade-long Wait

BENGALURU: In a significant win for homebuyers, the Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (KREAT) has mandated a local builder to pay interest on a refunded amount of ₹34.4 lakh to a family that waited nine years for possession of a flat, which was never delivered along with a registered sale deed. Although the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) ordered a refund in 2023, it did not include interest. However, the tribunal, on July 25, 2025, acknowledged the complainants’ entitlement to interest under RERA. The issue began in September 2013 when K. Kiran Sarat and Subhagya S. Kumar, residents of…

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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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Karnataka HC: RERA-validated co-ops can manage apartments

By Sanjana CS BENGALURU: A significant ruling from the High Court on June 30 has brought much-needed relief to flat owners. The single bench’s decision supports a registered cooperative society of allottees who have faced challenges for over 11 years. Justice Suraj Govindaraj presided over a case highlighting disputes among apartment owners, agreement holders, and builders concerning the completion and maintenance of an apartment complex. It was revealed that builders had manipulated an unauthorized association for illicit activities, contesting a Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) order. The High Court dismantled this facade and reaffirmed the RERA order, thereby reinstating authority…

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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 HC Upholds RERA Co-op Society, Dismisses Flat Owners’ Plea

BENGALURU: A recent high court ruling could reshape the establishment of apartment associations under Rera regulations. The court affirmed the legitimacy of the Commune 1 Apartment Co-operative Society. The ruling dismissed two writ petitions brought forth by a faction of flat owners and their registered welfare association. It concluded that the cooperative, formed under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (Rera), has the rightful authority to represent the allottees and oversee the project’s shared areas. The case arose from the Commune 1 Apartment Project, where the Commune 1 Residents Welfare Association contested the establishment of the co-operative society created…

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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…

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2,600+ Karnataka Real Estate Projects Expired: RERA Data

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Real Estate Authority (K-Rera) has commenced an investigation into various residential projects that have failed to meet their completion deadlines and have not submitted timely progress reports. According to K-Rera’s recent data, over 2,600 real estate projects are officially labeled as ‘expired’, while more than 2,700 are categorized as ‘lapsed’. Under RERA guidelines, a project is deemed expired when its registration period ends without the builder applying for an extension. It is classified as lapsed if it remains incomplete without a renewal request, invalidating the registration and potentially exposing the builder to penalties and regulatory actions. Out…