The Hindu              05.12.2013

Bill to regularise illegal constructions

Special Correspondent

The Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the Karnataka Town and Country Planning and Certain Other Laws (Amendment) Bill 2013, popularly known as the ‘Akrama-Sakrama’ scheme, to replace the ordinance promulgated on October 19, 2013.

The Bill empowers the State government to prescribe the last date for receiving applications for regularisation of unauthorised constructions in urban areas. The government aims to regularise constructions that have violated rules pertaining to the setback area and floor area ratio.