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Regulatory & Compliance

Panchayat Bye-Laws vs. RERA: Can the local authorities mandate what the central law exempts?

By Deepika PrasadFounder & Lawyer, Title & Terrain Legal Studio Introduction On June 3, 2025, the Government of Karnataka notified the Model Building Bye-Laws under the Karnataka Grama Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act, 1993 (as amended in 2025). A notable change is the introduction of stricter documentation requirements for developments on converted land, including a […]

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Environmental & Urban Planning Laws

Lake Buffer Policy vs Real Estate Development: Why Bengaluru May Pay the Price

By Deepika Prasad Founder & Lawyer, Title & Terrain Legal Studio I. Introduction Bengaluru’s network of lakes and rajakaluves (stormwater drains) is not ornamental, it is the city’s natural defence against flooding, water scarcity and ecological collapse. Yet, in August 2025, the Karnataka Legislature passed the Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2025, […]