– Legislative Vacuum Affecting 1.5 Million Citizens Must End; BAF Cites Broken Manifesto Promise
– “This is no longer a request, but an urgent demand; lakhs of owners have suffered due to the delay,” – Satish Mallya, President, BAF
Bangalore, December 2, 2025: The Bangalore Apartments Federation (BAF), representing over 1,400 apartment and villa Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), today issued a strong ultimatum to the State Government: Table and implement the crucial Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Management Act (KAOMA) during the upcoming Belagavi Assembly Session.
Representing the interests of over 350,000 households and approximately 1.5 million citizens, BAF argues that the State must immediately 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.
At todays press conference BAF President, Mr. Satish Mallya, stated emphatically , “Implementing a comprehensive legal framework for apartment owners has been BAF’s primary demand for years, a commitment both the Congress and BJP included in their manifestos. With two and a half years elapsed since the Congress Government 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.”
BAF General Secretary, Mr. K. Arun Kumar, highlighted the lack of action: “It has been almost two years since the Hon’ble Deputy CM Shri D.K. Shivakumar assured the Assembly that the new law was being drafted and would be tabled soon. We demand that this modern legislation, which addresses critical issues like conveyance and redevelopment, be tabled immediately in the upcoming Belagavi Session.”
Key Provisions Under KAOMA:
BAF’s detailed proposal urges the government to include non-negotiable provisions for:
• Property Rights & Conveyance: Clear transfer of property rights and Undivided Share (UDS) from Builders/Promoters to Owners.
• Owners’ Association Empowerment: Strengthening Owners’ Associations with clear formation rules, registration mechanisms, and enforcement power for bye-laws.
• Dispute Resolution: Establishing a dedicated, clear, and swift mechanism for resolving conflicts.
• Redevelopment: Including provisions for Amalgamation and Redevelopment to manage aging apartment complexes effectively.
• Single Unified Act: Consolidating governance under one powerful Act (KAOMA) instead of relying on fragmented, multiple laws.
BAF Treasurer, Mr. Kiran Hebbar, concluded, “We eagerly await the swift enactment of this new Act, which will be a landmark moment for governance and a massive relief for residents across Karnataka.”