india ποΈ SC stops Premium FAR for illegal construction in Karnataka
The Supreme Court has issued an interim order barring the use of Premium Floor Area Ratio to legitimize unauthorized construction. This directive was issued by a three-judge bench led by CJI Surya Kant in Bengaluru on Tuesday, September 22. The court has given the Karnataka government four weeks to respond to the petition. The core issue is whether property owners can pay for extra rights to legalize existing violations. The Supreme Court's order is limited while the full validity of the scheme is under review. π§