Tower demolition plan in Bengaluru sparks OC debate
An 18-storey tower in Bengaluru's SNN Raj Etternia near Kudlu received an occupancy certificate from the Greater Bengaluru Authority but will be demolished due to soil issues.
The developer detected structural instability after fresh geotechnical investigations revealed serious subsurface conditions not found in the original study.
Urban planning expert Ashwin Mahesh criticized the disconnect between regulatory approvals and actual safety, calling for a review of the OC process.
Netizens and experts question whether GBA-issued OCs certify structural integrity, and urge caution for buildings on lakebeds like Bellandur, Varthur, Gunjur, and Sarjapur.
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