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.
He informed that the proposed Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2026 has been drafted to protect the interests of homebuyers, and ensure complete ownership rights.
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Interacting with representatives of apartment associations on July 15, the Chief Minister said the government is committed to addressing challenges faced by apartment owners through dialogue and consultation rather than litigation.
“The voice of the people must become the voice of the government. We want to resolve issues through dialogue. Let us all work together as ‘Team Karnataka’,” Mr. Shivakumar said.
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