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Supreme Court Bars Karnataka From Regularising Illegal Constructions via Premium FAR
✍️ Bar and Bench
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 03:19 AM
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The Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka government not to regularise illegal constructions under the pretext of Premium FAR, reinforcing stricter compliance with building norms.
The Supreme Court has restrained the Karnataka government from regularising illegal constructions under the garb of Premium Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The directive aims to prevent misuse of the Premium FAR mechanism to legitimise structures that violate building regulations.
The court's order underscores that statutory building norms cannot be bypassed through administrative regularisation schemes. By barring such regularisation, the apex court has signalled stricter enforcement of urban planning laws in Karnataka.
The ruling is significant for cities where unauthorised constructions have often sought legal cover through policy loopholes. The decision reinforces the principle that deviations from sanctioned plans must be addressed under established legal frameworks rather than retrospective approvals.
The court's order underscores that statutory building norms cannot be bypassed through administrative regularisation schemes. By barring such regularisation, the apex court has signalled stricter enforcement of urban planning laws in Karnataka.
The ruling is significant for cities where unauthorised constructions have often sought legal cover through policy loopholes. The decision reinforces the principle that deviations from sanctioned plans must be addressed under established legal frameworks rather than retrospective approvals.