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Supreme Court stalls Karnataka's plan to regularise illegal premium‑FAR buildings
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 02:37 PM
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The Supreme Court has halted Karnataka’s attempt to regularise illegal premium‑FAR constructions, citing legal concerns.
The Supreme Court of India issued an interim order that stops Karnataka's bid to regularise a large number of premium Floor Area Ratio (FAR) buildings that were constructed without proper approvals. The bench noted that the state's move could undermine existing zoning laws and set a precedent for retroactive legalisation of unauthorised structures.
Karnataka had earlier announced a scheme to grant regularisation to developers who had built beyond the permissible FAR, arguing that it would generate revenue and avoid prolonged litigation. Critics, however, warned that the policy would reward illegal construction and compromise urban planning standards.
Legal experts say the Court's intervention underscores the need for strict adherence to building regulations. The decision is expected to delay any further regularisation attempts until the matter is fully examined in a detailed hearing.
Karnataka had earlier announced a scheme to grant regularisation to developers who had built beyond the permissible FAR, arguing that it would generate revenue and avoid prolonged litigation. Critics, however, warned that the policy would reward illegal construction and compromise urban planning standards.
Legal experts say the Court's intervention underscores the need for strict adherence to building regulations. The decision is expected to delay any further regularisation attempts until the matter is fully examined in a detailed hearing.