Archive · 3 Jun 2025
High Court Halts BDA Action Against Bengaluru Apartment
A Bengaluru apartment building is in trouble because it didn't renew its fire safety certificate.
The fire department wants the power turned off and the building's permission revoked.
The court stepped in, saying the building owners weren't given a fair chance to explain.
The apartment owners say it's an old problem they inherited.
Now, the court will decide what happens, ensuring the building follows safety rules while giving everyone a fair hearing.
Karnataka High Court stayed BDA's decision on Kendriya Vihar Apartments.
The apartment complex faces power disconnection due to fire safety violations.
Fire and Emergency Services directed Bescom and BBMP to withhold approvals.
The court cited lack of a fair hearing as the reason for the stay.
The apartment owners' association says they are being penalized for legacy issues.
- Who
- Kendriya Vihar Apartment residents, BDA, Fire and Emergency Services Department, and the Karnataka High Court.
- What
- High Court stayed BDA's action to cancel NOC and OC for an apartment due to fire safety violations.
- When
- May 22, 2024 (High Court Stay)
- Where
- Kendriya Vihar Apartments, Yelahanka, Bengaluru
- Why
- To address fire safety violations and ensure adherence to building regulations, while also ensuring a fair hearing.
Apartment Residents
Fire Department/BDA
Fire Safety Compliance
Apartment Residents
Apartment Owners Association argues they are being penalized for legacy issues and that rules shouldn't apply selectively.
Fire Department/BDA
Fire department cites violations of fire-safety norms and failure to renew mandatory fire-clearance certificates.
- Apartment Complex Name
- Kendriya Vihar Apartments
- Location
- Yelahanka, Bengaluru
- Age of Complex
- 24 years
- Fire Clearance Certificate
- Not renewed
- Court Action
- Stayed BDA's actions
- Height
- 29.6 metres
