Karnataka HC Bars GBA from Adding New Conditions to Occupancy Certificates

In a recent judgment, the Karnataka High Court held that the Greater Bangalore Authority cannot impose new conditions on the issuance of Occupancy Certificates after a building plan has been approved. The ruling clarifies that once the GBA grants approval, the certificate process must proceed without further modifications. This decision is expected to provide certainty for developers and builders who have previously faced unexpected changes in certification requirements. The court emphasized that such arbitrary additions could undermine the planning process and create legal uncertainty for stakeholders.