NationalMonday, 3 August 2026·The Hindu - National
Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026 proposes federations for multi-association complexes
The 2026 Karnataka apartment Bill creates a legal framework for federations to manage shared infrastructure in large and phased apartment projects.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the Karnataka Urban Development Department (UDD) presented the draft Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026, to regulate federations of apartment associations in large and multi-phase complexes.
Key specifics
- The Bill proposes a federation as a higher-level body for apartment associations in large complexes and multi-phase developments.
- Separate associations must be formed where an apartment project is implemented in phases.
- In mixed-use developments with residential, commercial or Economically Weaker Section (EWS) units, separate associations may also be created.
- The federation must be registered with the UDD, and the authority must issue a registration certificate within 60 days if the bylaws comply with the Act and RERA guidelines.
- Once registered, the federation becomes a body corporate with perpetual succession and the power of suing and being sued.
Exam lens
Question type: governance and urban law, federation structure, UDD registration, RERA linkage. TNPSC may ask the Bill name, 60-day registration rule, and the role of federations in shared common areas.