Will address challenges faced by apartment owners through dialogue, consultation rather than litigation: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has pledged to resolve property and civic issues for apartment owners through dialogue rather than litigation. The government is introducing the Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2026, to protect homebuyers' rights and streamline property documentation.
Why it matters
The initiative addresses significant urban governance challenges in Bengaluru, focusing on protecting the life savings of middle-class property investors.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assured apartment owners in Karnataka that his government stood firmly with residents in resolving long-pending property and civic issues.
The article reports on government policy and public interaction without editorializing the CM's political motives.
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