The Karnataka Government has delayed its decision on giving electricity and water connections to buildings that do not have completion certificates (CC) and occupancy certificates (OC). Chief Minister Siddaramaiah chaired a meeting on Monday, but no final decision was made. Another meeting will be held on October 8.
This issue mainly affects Bengaluru, where many buildings are stuck because utility agencies have stopped providing connections after a Supreme Court order (December 2024). The court had ruled that buildings without CC and OC cannot be given water or power supply.
Most of the cases involve buildings built on ‘B Khata’ sites. The matter was also discussed in a recent Cabinet meeting.
The Chief Minister has asked officials to find out if other states are also strictly following the court’s order. He said the government must respect the Supreme Court ruling, but at the same time, it needs to find a solution for people facing difficulties.
