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Karnataka’s New Apartment Law Draft Almost Complete

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has announced progress on the long-awaited draft of a new apartment act, aimed at resolving the legal ambiguity surrounding ownership, maintenance, and land rights for thousands of apartment residents. The urban development department stated that the draft—which has been developed in collaboration with apartment associations, legal experts, and stakeholders—will soon be forwarded to ministers for approval. Tushar Giri Nath, additional chief secretary of the department, remarked, “The draft is nearly complete. We’ve conducted meetings and gathered feedback from the law department and apartment owners. We’re now adding the final touches before presenting it to the ministers.…

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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…