Proposed apartment law may not be perfect, but it is a good start: Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda
The Karnataka government has introduced the proposed Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026, to modernize outdated property laws. Officials are actively seeking public feedback on the draft to ensure the legislation effectively addresses current challenges in apartment ownership and management.
Why it matters
This bill represents a significant legislative effort to modernize property rights and management standards for millions of urban residents in Bengaluru, potentially setting a precedent for other Indian cities.
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Wednesday (July 15) said that the proposed Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026, may not provide a perfect solution to all problems, but it is a step in the right direction.
Mr. Gowda pointed out that the existing laws were enacted over 50 years ago, and the city had grown by leaps and bounds since then. “The problems are very complex, and we are also trying to understand them. Over time, we will continue to amend the law and address the issues,” he said, adding that inputs from stakeholders will be critical in the process.
He noted that governments rarely share the draft of a bill with the public. “In this case, to understand all the problems faced by apartment owners and to incorporate provisions to address them, we are sharing the bill,” he said.
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