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Independence Day Celebration In Apartment Communities

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

India got its independence from the clutches of British rule on 15th August 1947. Cultural programs and flag-hoisting ceremonies are the predominant affair of the day. Independence Day is considered as a national holiday in India. On this day most people preferably use to sit back at home and watch the live telecast of Prime [...]

Is KSPCB Annual CFO Fee Fair for Apartment Complexes

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Click Here to Download Petition for Withdrawal of Annual CFO Fees Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) norms in running and maintaining Sewage Treatment Plant puts apartment community in the city in Dilemma. According to KSPCB, “Any person who is likely to establish or take any steps to establish any Industrial Plant or process or [...]

B-Khata Could Not Be a Basis for Property Registration

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Any land that has not been authorized for residential or commercial use by the state government is referred to as ‘revenue’ land. The property tax collected from such a building should be maintained in a separate register. The BBMP registers such property under what is called a B register. Site owners who had their revenue [...]

Role of Apartment Owners Association in Apartment Handover from Builder

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Apartment Owner Association is a statutory body that manages and operates all common resources and amenities. Handover from builder is vital after formation of Apartment Owner Associations or Co-operative housing society for the apartment. A builder is supposed to form a housing society within four months of the sale of 60 per cent flats. If [...]

Take Over Maintenance from Builder

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Increasing land cost discourages middle or low income people to own an individual house in a prime locality.  The growing apartment culture in cities and increasing property value encourage property buyers to invest in apartment or flats. Every apartment complex has its own apartment owners association or housing society to maintain the apartment and its [...]

Effective Waste Management in Apartment

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

The production of waste in households is a global environmental concern. The issue of garbage collection has been a nightmare in a country like India with a population of over a billion people. More the population more is the waste output. It is common to see garbage strewn on the streets, causing serious health hazards [...]

Parking Lot Etiquette For Apartment Complex

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

The problem of parking has become more difficult and the number of cars is increasing day by day. During the holiday season, parking lots can turn into war zones. As per building plans or building laws, the builders are required to leave certain space for purpose of playground, garden, etc. However, there are no definite [...]

How To Make Online Payment of BBMP Property Tax 2011-12

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

BBMP started collecting property tax for 2011-12. For property owners paying Property tax for the Year 2011-12 will have to shell out a little extra money in the form of garbage cess. Solid Waste Management Cess or garbage cess is applicable for all Residential Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Industrial Buildings, Hotels, Kalyana Mantapa and Nursing home. [...]

STP: KSPCB Norms Puts Apartment Communities in Dilemma

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Problem: KSPCB is sending notices to High Rise Apartment Complexes to disconnect their Sewage discharge to BWSSB sewage lines or face punitive action. Impact: Install STP with 100% water Recycling (a near Impossible and costly Solution) KSPCB will disconnect water, sewage and electricity to the apartment and also levy penalty Polluting the environment is an [...]

Is KSPCB against Sewage Treatment Plant in Bangalore

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

The new norms and guidelines for Domestic Sewage Treatment Plant shows Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is tempting apartment complex in cities to violate the norms. According to source, KSPCB is imposing “Urban Reuse Standards” for quality of treated water from Domestic Sewage Treatment Plants (STP). Apartment owners association, RWA and residents of apartment [...]