Bangalore Apartments' Federation urges govt to enact new legislation for apartments

Bengaluru: The Bangalore Apartments Federation (BAF) has urged the state government to pass the long-pending Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Management Act (KAOMA) 2025 during the ongoing budget session.

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, BAF office-bearers expressed disappointment that the draft law — meant to replace the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972 — has not yet been tabled, despite being ready since July 2025.

The federation noted that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had assured the Legislative Assembly two years ago that a new law would be introduced.

“There has been no progress in moving the Bill forward,” said BAF president Satish Mallya.

He added that the delay has left lakhs of apartment residents without clarity on governance, dispute resolution, and protection of ownership rights. “Residents are struggling to manage their communities without a clear and updated legal framework,” he said.