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2,500 Illegal PGs in Bengaluru East: Karnataka High Court Informed
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 02:21 AM
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The Karnataka High Court has been informed that around 2,500 paying guest accommodations in Bengaluru East are operating without legal authorization.
The Karnataka High Court has been apprised that approximately 2,500 paying guest accommodations in Bengaluru East are functioning illegally. The disclosure came during court proceedings, highlighting a significant regulatory gap in one of the city's key zones.
These unregistered PG facilities are reportedly operating without the mandatory licenses and approvals required under municipal regulations. The scale of the number points to a widespread issue affecting tenant safety, taxation, and urban planning in the eastern parts of Bengaluru.
The matter underscores growing concerns over unregulated rental housing in India's tech capital, where demand for affordable shared accommodation remains high. The High Court is seized of the issue as authorities face scrutiny over enforcement of housing norms.
These unregistered PG facilities are reportedly operating without the mandatory licenses and approvals required under municipal regulations. The scale of the number points to a widespread issue affecting tenant safety, taxation, and urban planning in the eastern parts of Bengaluru.
The matter underscores growing concerns over unregulated rental housing in India's tech capital, where demand for affordable shared accommodation remains high. The High Court is seized of the issue as authorities face scrutiny over enforcement of housing norms.