The Bangalore Apartments’ Federation also urged the State to update the “archaic” Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972 to end the administrative chaos and litigation caused by the lack of clear management and ownership rights.
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The Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF), representing over 1,400 apartment and villa resident welfare associations (RWAs), has urged the State government to table and implement the Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Management Act (KAOMA) during the Winter Session of the legislature in Belagavi.
The BAF also urged the State to update the “archaic” Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972 to end the administrative chaos and litigation caused by the lack of clear management and ownership rights.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Satish Mallya, president of BAF, said: “Implementing a comprehensive legal framework for apartment owners has been BAF’s primary demand for years, a commitment both the Congress and the BJP included in their manifestos. With two-and-a-half years having elapsed since the Congress took power, this is no longer a mere request, but an urgent legislative demand. The delay, the legal vacuum, and the lack of clarity have severely impacted lakhs of homeowners who deserve protection.”
Some of the key provisions under KAOMA are a clear transfer of property rights and undivided share (UDS) from builders/promoters to owners, strengthening owners’ associations with clear formation rules, registration mechanisms, and enforcement power for bylaws, establishing a dedicated, clear, and swift mechanism for resolving conflicts, including provisions for amalgamation and redevelopment to manage ageing apartment complexes effectively, and a consolidating governance under one powerful Act (KAOMA) instead of relying on fragmented, multiple laws, according to the release.
Published – December 02, 2025 08:29 pm IST
