Karnataka waives OC requirement for electricity connections
The Karnataka government has issued an order exempting certain residential buildings from the requirement of an Occupancy Certificate to obtain electricity connections. This one-time measure applies to specific building sizes and types within urban and rural jurisdictions, provided applications are made by May 31, 2026.
Why it matters
This policy change simplifies utility access for thousands of homeowners in Karnataka, potentially regularizing electricity access for buildings that previously lacked formal occupancy documentation.
Following Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s announcement after the Cabinet meeting on Saturday, the State government on Monday issued an official order exempting the requirement of an Occupancy Certificate (OC) for obtaining electricity connections.
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