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Bengaluru Goes Vertical: Green Light To Premium Far

Summary: The High Court of Karnataka upheld the constitutional validity of the Premium Floor Area Ratio scheme, which permits landowners and developers to construct additional built-up area beyond the ordinarily permissible FAR upon payment of prescribed premium charges. The judgement affirms the State’s authority to regulate urban density through vertical growth, with significant implications for development potential of properties abutting roads of 12 metres and above, while TDR holders face a recalibrated market.

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Exemption Of Occupancy Certificate Requirements For Small Residential Buildings In Karnataka: A Progressive Regulatory Reform

 

Summary: The progressive expansion of the occupancy certificate exemption, extending the threshold from 1,200 square feet to 2,400 square feet and from ground+2 floors to ground+3 floors, shows a clear legislative intent to broaden administrative relief to owners of small residential properties. However, the lifting of the occupancy certificate requirement neither diminishes the obligation to comply with approved building plans and safety standards, nor can it be construed as authorisation for deviation from substantive compliance requirements under applicable building laws and town planning legislation.

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Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling: A Tenant Can Never Become an Owner based on Adverse Possession

Summary: This blog explains a landmark Supreme Court ruling in Jyoti Sharma vs. Vishnu Goyal, clarifying that tenants can never become property owners through long occupation. It highlights how the judgement strengthens landlords’ rights, ends false ownership claims, and brings clarity to tenant-landlord relationship in India.

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Unregistered Leases: Rights, Risks, and Remedies

Summary: Registering lease deeds removes ambiguity, provides legal certainty, and prevents disputes over implied renewal.  This protects both landlords and tenants, reduces litigation and promotes smoother tenancy transitions.  This blog explains the legal significance of registration of leases and guides readers on the risks of leaving leases unregistered, empowering them to make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary disputes. 

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