The Bangalore Apartments Federation also urged the state to update the “archaic” Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act of 1972 to end the administrative chaos and litigation caused by a lack of clear governance and ownership rights. | Photo credit: file photo
The Bangalore Apartment Federation (BAF), representing more than 1,400 apartment and villa residents’ social associations (RWAs), has urged the state government to introduce and implement the Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Management Act (KAOMA) during the winter session of the Belagavi Legislative Assembly.
BAF also urged the state to update the “archaic” Karnataka Flat Ownership Act of 1972 to end the administrative chaos and litigation caused by lack of clear governance and property rights.
Satish Mallya, President of BAF at a press conference on Tuesday said, “Implementation of a comprehensive legal framework for apartment owners has been a primary demand of BAF for years, a commitment of both the Congress and the BJP contained in their manifestos. As two and a half years have passed since the Congress came to power, this is no longer just a request and an urgent legal deficiency, but an urgent legislative deficiency. Thousands of homeowners who deserve protection.”
Some of the key provisions under KAOMA are clear transfer of ownership rights and undivided share (UDS) from builders/promoters to owners, strengthening owner communities with clear rules for incorporation, registration mechanisms and enforcement powers for bye-laws, establishment of a dedicated, clear and speedy dispute resolution mechanism including merger and redevelopment provisions for effective management and consolidation of aging housing complexes under A. place reliance on fragmented, multiple laws, the report said.
Published – 02 Dec 2025 20:29 IST
