Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar says he wants to leave legacy for Bengaluru, seeks support of flat owners for new law for apartments

Speaking at the meeting held at the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said, “Bengaluru has grown too big, and hence we have formed GBA for better governance. Nineteen per cent of Bengaluru residents are apartment dwellers. No government has tried to change the Apartment Act since it was introduced in 1972. Our government is trying to do that.”

“We are meeting apartment owners and residents to collect their feedback for the proposed (apartment) Bill. Those who have not been able to provide their suggestions may send an email… within the next 10 days. We are committed to the welfare of apartment owners,” Shivakumar further said.

The proposed apartment bill is intended to create dispute resolution mechanisms for apartments and also a “mechanism for the governance and operation of apartments,” including the use of common areas and facilities.

The Karnataka deputy CM said that he was unfazed by the lack of support for the Congress in Bengaluru in recent elections and added that the Congress government brought multiple schemes for the benefit of apartment owners.

“We have brought in Nambike Nakshe to ease the process of getting sanction plans for sites up to 50 x 80 square feet. We have introduced premium FAR and e-khata as well,” he said.