bye-laws of building construction
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) which enforces building bylaws has reportedly turned a violator itself. The new eight-storey building constructed at the civic agency’s headquarters allegedly violates norms made mandatory by the authority. Contrary to bylaw stipulations that buildings over 15 metres tall should have an underground basement and ground floor reserved for parking, [...] Continue Reading »
The Bombay high court has restricted developer Vasant Sagar Properties Pvt. Ltd from carrying out any construction work beyond five floors. The builder had proposed to build a 13-storey residential building in Marine Drive, which violates the height limit of 28 meters. However, the builder said that all rules were being followed for construction and [...] Continue Reading »
BBMP is going tech savvy and introduce an automated building plan approval system. The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in its budget, has proposed to introduce an automated building plan approval system that would curtail the time in obtaining plan approvals. The proposal is expected to serve two purposes firstly – avoid delay and enable [...] Continue Reading »
