CHENNAI: Cracking the whip on illegal constructions, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) on Friday sealed three multi-storey buildings in George Town area. While two of the the ground-plus-two-floor buildings that faced the axe are at Anna Pillai Street, the third is at Coral Merchant Street in Mannady. “These buildings got approvals for certain number...Read more
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Karnataka govt plans to build flats for displaced families of demolition drive in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Here’s good news for those who lost their dream homes during the recent encroachment clearance drive in Bengaluru. The Karnataka government proposes to build apartments for those who have been displaced and those who will have to relocate after the demolition drive ends on rajakaluves (storm water drain). Former Bengaluru district in-charge and transport...Read more
Builders: Demolitions singe Bengaluru’s image, rattle people
BENGALURU: The city’s builders came together with leading legal experts, architects and academics on Friday to challenge the manner in which civic authorities have gone about demolishing alleged illegal constructions over the past few weeks. The builders said the arbitrary methods have shaken the confidence of ordinary people and developers, adversely affecting the city’s image....Read more
All residents must have access to common areas: Court
NEW DELHI: Common areas in a housing block like terrace or parking space cannot be under the exclusive control of just one flat owner. These areas should be available for the use of all those who live in the same block, a trial court has said. The court’s order assumes significance as there is no...Read more
Additional Security Deposit (ASD) By BESCOM
What is an Additional Security Deposit (ASD) by BESCOM? The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) recently released a 30-day notice to all BESCOM consumers demanding an additional amount as security deposit based on their previous fiscal bill payment, their plan and the consumed load. The ASD will be calculated every fiscal year and will attract...Read more
