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22173	General	BCCHS Layout, Raghuvanahalli, Kanakapura Road	galaxy	14 May 2013, 21:03
22051	General	Axis Bank - Site / Plot Loan feedback	kbaijuk	08 May 2013, 21:33
22090	General	Axis Bank - Site / Plot Loan feedback	Lekhya Sindhura	10 May 2013, 15:43
22093	General	Axis Bank - Site / Plot Loan feedback	mahesh_uls	10 May 2013, 17:05
22094	General	Axis Bank - Site / Plot Loan feedback	mahesh_uls	10 May 2013, 17:12
22095	General	Axis Bank - Site / Plot Loan feedback	sam_m400	10 May 2013, 17:55
22137	General	Axis Bank - Site / Plot Loan feedback	Anshuraj	13 May 2013, 15:17
22045	General	My site near Vijaya Bank layout and need some help!	ardesarchitects	08 May 2013, 19:36
22092	General	My site near Vijaya Bank layout and need some help!	Lekhya Sindhura	10 May 2013, 15:54
22077	General	Stamp duty and registration charges	sun	09 May 2013, 23:14
22081	General	Stamp duty and registration charges	koti222	10 May 2013, 10:18
22060	General	new govt and impact on RE	kalidas	09 May 2013, 09:16
22063	General	new govt and impact on RE	aries31	09 May 2013, 10:57
22067	General	new govt and impact on RE	ranjanimehar	09 May 2013, 15:57
22078	General	new govt and impact on RE	msn1270	09 May 2013, 23:20
22080	General	new govt and impact on RE	gurukiran20	10 May 2013, 09:30
22076	General	Possible IT slowdown around ?	jackalbda	09 May 2013, 20:09
22065	General	Need suggestion for buying a Plot	neerajvp	09 May 2013, 12:51
22072	General	Need suggestion for buying a Plot	sumeshbalan	09 May 2013, 19:01
22052	General	need info about Icon Malgudi project near Chandapura	shibram	08 May 2013, 22:12
22050	General	Suggestions reqd in buying villa - from panchayat to bbmp	tvkbhaskar	08 May 2013, 21:28
22185	Regularisation	Neighbor Occupied part of site - Need Help!	alluvignesh	15 May 2013, 15:06
22140	Vishveshwariah	Tar Road for 4th Block	saravanan1980	13 May 2013, 15:52
22141	Vishveshwariah	Tar Road for 4th Block	mohan_hu	13 May 2013, 15:58
22068	Vishveshwariah	Looking for SMV layout site owners	169039	09 May 2013, 16:21
22075	Vishveshwariah	Looking for SMV layout site owners	parkom	09 May 2013, 19:50
22108	Vishveshwariah	Looking for SMV layout site owners	169039	11 May 2013, 13:28
22098	Vishveshwariah	Smv Block1 57 sites in problem	chandregowda	10 May 2013, 19:59
22100	Vishveshwariah	Smv Block1 57 sites in problem	parkom	10 May 2013, 20:25
22061	Vishveshwariah	SMV Layout 8th block update	Dvijay	09 May 2013, 10:28
22123	Anjanapura - BDA	Owners of Anjanapura layout	bscshekar	12 May 2013, 23:28
22124	Anjanapura - BDA	Owners of Anjanapura layout	bscshekar	12 May 2013, 23:34
22125	Anjanapura - BDA	Owners of Anjanapura layout	bscshekar	12 May 2013, 23:39
22131	Anjanapura - BDA	Owners of Anjanapura layout	selvanblr	13 May 2013, 10:12
22132	Anjanapura - BDA	Owners of Anjanapura layout	hsrp82	13 May 2013, 11:05
22138	Anjanapura - BDA	Owners of Anjanapura layout	gout	13 May 2013, 15:26
22139	Anjanapura - BDA	Owners of Anjanapura layout	bscshekar	13 May 2013, 15:39
22111	Anjanapura - BDA	Current Price in Anjanapura BDA 10/11 block	shivabda	11 May 2013, 16:27
22082	Anjanapura - BDA	Development / Review of Anjanapura BDA layout	shivabda	10 May 2013, 10:53
22091	BSK IV to VI BDA	site for sale	adit2009	10 May 2013, 15:49
22154	BSK IV to VI BDA	site for sale	Radha5	14 May 2013, 09:34
22133	Bangalore South	Want plot/house to buy in AECS	nm52055	13 May 2013, 11:47
22117	Bangalore East	Kanakashree layout, Hennur	LNG	12 May 2013, 12:30
22120	Bangalore East	Kanakashree layout, Hennur	skndr	12 May 2013, 13:23
22113	Apartments	Is it Mandatory to put Grills for Balcony?	adrevol	11 May 2013, 23:24
22114	Apartments	Is it Mandatory to put Grills for Balcony?	blrsiteseeker	12 May 2013, 00:16
22179	Civil Construction	Need suggestion on cost estimation from architect	koolanil16	15 May 2013, 10:50
22180	Civil Construction	Need suggestion on cost estimation from architect	kraghum	15 May 2013, 12:25
22183	Civil Construction	Need suggestion on cost estimation from architect	prajappa	15 May 2013, 14:42
22096	Civil Construction	Hi guys,help me on labour contract price	rock02	10 May 2013, 17:59
22097	Civil Construction	Hi guys,help me on labour contract price	blrsiteseeker	10 May 2013, 19:33
22105	Civil Construction	Hi guys,help me on labour contract price	rock02	11 May 2013, 10:40
22151	Civil Construction	Hi guys,help me on labour contract price	vmuralictr	14 May 2013, 06:05
22158	Civil Construction	Hi guys,help me on labour contract price	sastry	14 May 2013, 12:44
22159	Civil Construction	Hi guys,help me on labour contract price	vmuralictr	14 May 2013, 13:36
22168	Civil Construction	Hi guys,help me on labour contract price	sreekbda	14 May 2013, 17:36
22177	Civil Construction	Hi guys,help me on labour contract price	rock02	14 May 2013, 23:19
22178	Civil Construction	Hi guys,help me on labour contract price	saisuraksha	15 May 2013, 10:22
22175	Civil Construction	visiting Jigani for Granite and Marble	galaxy	14 May 2013, 22:40
22172	Civil Construction	should we require sanction plan(corporation) for renuvating	thajmeel	14 May 2013, 20:07
22171	Civil Construction	submersible motor + HDPE Pipe & cablelength	sam_m400	14 May 2013, 19:39
22170	Civil Construction	suction pipe length for pumping water	sam_m400	14 May 2013, 19:22
22129	Civil Construction	Use of Msand / manufactured sand in construction	bhabhu	13 May 2013, 09:26
22169	Civil Construction	Use of Msand / manufactured sand in construction	maheshv	14 May 2013, 18:46
22135	Civil Construction	Is an architect essential?	realgoogler	13 May 2013, 14:59
22136	Civil Construction	Is an architect essential?	aries31	13 May 2013, 15:06
22142	Civil Construction	Is an architect essential?	tvsh	13 May 2013, 16:59
22143	Civil Construction	Is an architect essential?	maheshv	13 May 2013, 17:07
22147	Civil Construction	Is an architect essential?	sreekbda	13 May 2013, 19:46
22157	Civil Construction	Is an architect essential?	sastry	14 May 2013, 12:33
22163	Civil Construction	Is an architect essential?	Chandu	14 May 2013, 14:50
22160	Civil Construction	Replace cracked Granite slab after the completion of work	RMP	14 May 2013, 14:38
22161	Civil Construction	Replace cracked Granite slab after the completion of work	m3_07	14 May 2013, 14:46
22162	Civil Construction	Replace cracked Granite slab after the completion of work	RMP	14 May 2013, 14:49
22084	Civil Construction	Electrical connection for Solar power	jai_nethala	10 May 2013, 11:02
22156	Civil Construction	Electrical connection for Solar power	aries31	14 May 2013, 10:57
22148	Civil Construction	material suppliers & rates	sahu.mgse	13 May 2013, 20:15
22118	Civil Construction	Selection of windows - Wood/Aluminium/UPVC	manju94cool	12 May 2013, 12:36
22122	Civil Construction	Selection of windows - Wood/Aluminium/UPVC	girishik	12 May 2013, 16:00
22144	Civil Construction	Selection of windows - Wood/Aluminium/UPVC	maheshv	13 May 2013, 17:11
22119	Civil Construction	What is Sqft charge for granite/tiles?	sreejithac	12 May 2013, 12:52
22121	Civil Construction	What is Sqft charge for granite/tiles?	m3_07	12 May 2013, 13:39
22128	Civil Construction	What is Sqft charge for granite/tiles?	sreejithac	13 May 2013, 09:02
22054	Civil Construction	Construction Steel	parkom	08 May 2013, 23:32
22116	Civil Construction	Construction Steel	mahi.ar	12 May 2013, 09:40
22066	Civil Construction	Vitrified which brand?	bbllaazzee	09 May 2013, 14:59
22101	Civil Construction	Vitrified which brand?	jayadas	10 May 2013, 22:03
22070	Civil Construction	Require Labour contract agreement	rmahi99	09 May 2013, 18:43
22073	Civil Construction	Require Labour contract agreement	harisha	09 May 2013, 19:07
22087	Civil Construction	Require Labour contract agreement	rmahi99	10 May 2013, 12:51
22086	Civil Construction	Wall Cladding	Smithaau	10 May 2013, 11:30
22085	Civil Construction	Exposed Wire cut Bricks	Smithaau	10 May 2013, 11:25
22074	Civil Construction	Recent Borewell charges.	rmahi99	09 May 2013, 19:39
22058	Civil Construction	Buying granite ...	wondercupid	09 May 2013, 00:00
22062	Civil Construction	Buying granite ...	blackstallion76	09 May 2013, 10:31
22064	Civil Construction	Buying granite ...	wondercupid	09 May 2013, 12:33
22047	Interiors	Woodwork for a newly constructed flat	ardesarchitects	08 May 2013, 20:30
22049	Interiors	Woodwork for a newly constructed flat	avani9	08 May 2013, 21:16
22059	Interiors	Woodwork for a newly constructed flat	avani9	09 May 2013, 00:26
22127	Interiors	Woodwork for a newly constructed flat	ardesarchitects	13 May 2013, 01:48
22134	Interiors	Woodwork for a newly constructed flat	avani9	13 May 2013, 14:08
22164	Interiors	Woodwork for a newly constructed flat	manju94cool	14 May 2013, 15:05
22056	Interiors	Bathroom Fittings	maheshvivid2003	08 May 2013, 23:53
22145	Interiors	Bathroom Fittings	maheshv	13 May 2013, 17:26
22146	Interiors	Bathroom Fittings	Chetanl	13 May 2013, 18:03
22155	Interiors	Bathroom Fittings	maheshvivid2003	14 May 2013, 10:20
22115	Interiors	Interior Designers Vs Designs+Carpenters, which is worth?	manju94cool	12 May 2013, 01:53
22126	Interiors	Interior Designers Vs Designs+Carpenters, which is worth?	ardesarchitects	13 May 2013, 01:43
22130	Interiors	Interior Designers Vs Designs+Carpenters, which is worth?	manju94cool	13 May 2013, 09:51
22083	Interiors	Solar Heater	jai_nethala	10 May 2013, 10:58
22057	Interiors	Need inputs for False ceiling and POP	maheshvivid2003	08 May 2013, 23:58
22069	Interiors	Need inputs for False ceiling and POP	meharnath	09 May 2013, 16:51
22055	Interiors	Modular Kitchen	maheshvivid2003	08 May 2013, 23:38
22046	Interiors	Decorative resin panel	ardesarchitects	08 May 2013, 20:27
22167	Material prices -- Members only	Construction material prices	sreekbda	14 May 2013, 17:34
22109	Material prices -- Members only	Borewell Pump installation	sahu.mgse	11 May 2013, 13:43
22181	Non Real Estate	RO water-purifiers - recommendation ?	rajuraikar	15 May 2013, 13:24
22184	Site for sale	4000 sqft Site in Devanhalli for sale	yogeshk84	15 May 2013, 14:49
22079	Site for sale	30*50 Site for sale near Nitesh Long island	gurukiran20	10 May 2013, 09:25
22182	Site for sale	30*50 Site for sale near Nitesh Long island	yogeshk84	15 May 2013, 14:04
22174	Site for sale	Anjanapura 10th Block 30x40	lakshmi pathi	14 May 2013, 21:29
22153	Site for sale	60X40 Site for sale Jayanagar Housing Society	ckanth	14 May 2013, 09:33
22150	Site for sale	30*40 Site for Sale Near Wonderla	kiran9617	13 May 2013, 22:28
22149	Site for sale	BDA Site for Immediate Sale 30*40 East Facing Corner Site	prasadhb	13 May 2013, 22:24
22106	Site for sale	BIAAPA approved sale - East facing – Vijayapura Rs. 680/sqft	hemanth26	11 May 2013, 11:46
22112	Site for sale	BIAAPA approved sale - East facing – Vijayapura Rs. 680/sqft	ktprashant	11 May 2013, 19:11
22110	Site for sale	30x40 site for sale in BSK 6th Stage 4th Block	adit2009	11 May 2013, 16:00
22089	Site for sale	Site for sale 60*40 at Banashankari 6th stage 4th block	adit2009	10 May 2013, 15:29
22088	Site for sale	40*60 BDA SITE FOR SALE IN BANASHANKARI 6TH STG 4 T BLOCK	adit2009	10 May 2013, 15:08
22048	Site for sale	BMRDA APPROVED PLOTS NEAR HCL SEZ,JIGINI ANEKAL ROAD	shibram	08 May 2013, 21:02
22165	Building and Floor Plans -- Members only	Story of My Home!	sreekbda	14 May 2013, 17:19
22166	Building and Floor Plans -- Members only	Story of My Home!	sreekbda	14 May 2013, 17:32
22176	Building and Floor Plans -- Members only	Story of My Home!	rock02	14 May 2013, 23:17
22152	Real Estate News	The Hindu: Property tax payment date extended	toluganti	14 May 2013, 07:46
22104	Real Estate News	The Hindu: Deadline to register borewells extended to July31	toluganti	11 May 2013, 01:38
22107	Real Estate News	The Hindu: Deadline to register borewells extended to July31	kpb2308	11 May 2013, 13:12
22103	Real Estate News	The Hindu: Save the city	toluganti	11 May 2013, 01:25
22102	Real Estate News	The Hindu: BDA hands over original allottees' plots for priv	toluganti	11 May 2013, 01:16

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Forum: General

Topic: BCCHS Layout, Raghuvanahalli, Kanakapura Road

By: galaxy on 14 May 2013, 21:03

Hi Subhguru,

The layout is hassle free and only the claimed land of 11 acres and 15 guntas for which the compensation was not accepted by the original owners (farmers) was under dispute and same was posted by BCCHS in a public notice. The layout is calm and lot of construction activity has taken place lately. School and other amenities have come up. I happen to visit my site 2 days back and I am happy with the overall development of the layout.

The layout will be sort after in future as it is near to JP nagar and Metro is coming near that area. Lot of big builders (Shobha etc) have apartments in the periphery. Even I was offered a good price for my site by a prospective buyer who was looking for an investment.

Prices are bargain in this area as of now considering the prices in this part of Bangalore.

Cheers!!!

Topic: Axis Bank - Site / Plot Loan feedback

By: kbaijuk on 08 May 2013, 21:33

mahesh_uls wrote:Hi All,

can somebody please let me know if axis bank strictly follows the construction condition. i have given a affidavit stating that construction would start within one year. But will the bank strictly follow this condition. Any body who has loan with axis bank, pls let me know.

Regards
M

Basically plot is loan is nothing but a composite home loan only. Though Axis bank will not ask you to start construction within 2 year time, this is their main attraction point. Though they are taking a precaution and to avoid any future audit risks they are taking this affidavit.

By: Lekhya Sindhura on 10 May 2013, 15:43

Hello,
Could you please let me know what is the interest for composite loan in Axis Bank.
Also, appreciate if you could provide some pointers on the Banks that are good to go in for loans..
Thanks,
lekhya

By: mahesh_uls on 10 May 2013, 17:05

Hi Lekhya,
pls check bankbazaar.com. u can compare various banks interest rates side by side. With HDFC and Axis i have good experience till now.

regds
Mahesh

By: mahesh_uls on 10 May 2013, 17:12

Anshuraj wrote:even I have taken plot loan from axisbank,so far I am happy and as such not seen any hidden charges!. In 2012 I paid 1% as processing fee but later my friends are paid only 0.5%. You can bargain on that!.

Hi Anshuraj,
have you completed one year taking plot loan with Axis. If yes, are they continuing with the same interest rate or are they charging extra - if there is no construction of house within one year.

regards,
Mahesh

By: sam_m400 on 10 May 2013, 17:55

Did they give loan of any type of sites - revenue or DC converted with B khata or A khata etc or any precondition on this?

By: Anshuraj on 13 May 2013, 15:17

yes, I have completed 1 year with Axis and so far no intimation to increase the interest rate or asking to construct.

Topic: My site near Vijaya Bank layout and need some help!

By: ardesarchitects on 08 May 2013, 19:36

Hi,Guys
There is no point approaching a contractor before you get your requirements clear.Every contractor has their own considerations in term of specifications.The cost is not based just on quality but quantity .In the current market prices a common residence will cost 1600/- to 2000/- per sft any thing beyond is above medium segment.


In case you are going for lump sum ask the contractor to quote without wood work where in you get a carpenter to get the wood work done on your own. In case of item wise it very clear and clean to delete the wood work item from list.

Regards
Ar.Praveen.N
Ardes Architects and Interior Designers
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By: Lekhya Sindhura on 10 May 2013, 15:54

Hello !!
The Construction cost has increased over the past 18 months or so.. When we constructed our home back in 2011 , the labor wages were less.
Now they have increased almost by 40%. Also, the increase in all construction raw materials have contributed to the rise in overall Cost.

If you have the time , you can go in for Labour contractors . In this case, you'll have to be ready to procure all the required raw materials on your own !
Else, be ready to shell out anything around Re 2000/sft for construction !

Topic: Stamp duty and registration charges

Reply: Stamp duty and registration charges

By: sun on 09 May 2013, 23:14

This was an interesting incident that I wanted to share..

My friend had purchased a site in EC few months back through a RE guy, and while registering as suggested by RE guy he took DD for 6.5% instead of 5.6% and another DD of 1% ...everything went on smooth when he paid "office charges" of around 12k at govt. office.

Now recently when I got my site registered I enquired in sub registrar about stamp duty and registration charges, it's 5.6% and 1% of registering value and depending upon the bank there is separate DD had be drawn for depositing title deeds with the bank, which is 0.1% of the loan amount. My friend got surprised he had paid hard earned money of more than 60k to Govt. for nothing!

We enquired in sub registrar office, he said yes there an option available to get it back but a lot of running around to be done! Any one in the forum know exact process to get it, please do share. Sub registrar office guy is seeking "office charges" again to reveal the information and get it done.

Thanks

By: koti222 on 10 May 2013, 10:18

Stamp duty and registration charges will be changing every year and will be declared in the state budget. As i remember, earlier till 31st March 2011, stamp duty is 6.5% of registered value and from 01st April 2012, it is changed to 5.6% of registered value. No change in registration charges(1%).

Even these charges vary with each state. The percentages mentioned above are for Karnataka.

Topic: new govt and impact on RE

Reply: new govt and impact on RE

By: kalidas on 09 May 2013, 09:16

Hi Friends,

Now that congress is in power, what would be the impact to RE prices in Bangalore. Also, would the sakrama and regularization go through as governor is also from the same side?

Comments awaited!!

Rgds,
Kalidas

By: aries31 on 09 May 2013, 10:57

The land/garbage/water mafia will switch from BJP to Congress. There won't be any difference for the ordinary folks like us. Now all the bribes will flow to Congress. Right?

I'd think corruptions and scams will increase 10x , looking at what's happening at the center.

By: ranjanimehar on 09 May 2013, 15:57

Hi,

There will be 10x times more corruption, that means atleast 3x times cash will flow into the realestate market and since the no. of seats, mostly confirms full term of 5 years, realestate is in no way coming down in the coming days. It will certainly go up especially in bangalore where all the migration is adding upto the population, and I T being one of the back bones of realestate boom, is required all the more to plug leakages, putting stringent systems in place everywhere in the world.

Close deals if you are sitting on the fence.

All said, if there is a catastrophic war, or a financial melt down due to QE and its repurcussions just like europe; then yes real estate will crash. The odds of that happening in the next 5 years is anybody's guess.

ranjanimehar.

By: msn1270 on 09 May 2013, 23:20

Nothing to do with the party or their ideology. It all depends on the visionary leadership.

Atleast during S.M Krishna period, middle class people of Bangalore got BDA sites, as SMV Layout, Nagarabarhavi, BSK6th Stage, JP Nagar further Extension,
Anjanapura, Vijayanagar by MUDA...etc were done one after the other in short periods.

Later, we saw Dharmu, Kummi, Yeddy, Sada and Shettar. No one give any importance for BDA Layouts. all their statements were in papers not in reality.
Instead they used BDA as Rubber Stamp only to given approval for the private layouts and grabbing all the G Category sites to themselves rather than for Public.

If the new elected Congress Govt also follows the same treand, they will also get a kick on their back shortly by next year Parliamentary Election.

By: gurukiran20 on 10 May 2013, 09:30

with Congress into Power -- in all sense RE should be up. Balckmoney flow would be on the Rise and all seasoned corruption dealers are in the party to help that. But this will only happen post Lok Sabha Elections NOT before that.

so invest now and wait till LS Elections.. for short team gains

Topic: Possible IT slowdown around ?

Reply: Possible IT slowdown around ?

By: jackalbda on 09 May 2013, 20:09

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/new ... 959128.cms

Topic: Need suggestion for buying a Plot

By: neerajvp on 09 May 2013, 12:51

@ sumeshbalan & akshatha_vinu,

Do u mean the Vaibhava layout off Hennur Road, near Byrathi village?

By: sumeshbalan on 09 May 2013, 19:01

HI Neeraj , im talking about one in Horamavu which is just after Rammurthy nagar(~ 2 to 3 kms ) towards Hebbal .

Topic: need info about Icon Malgudi project near Chandapura

Reply: need info about Icon Malgudi project near Chandapura

By: shibram on 08 May 2013, 22:12

Hello everyone,
I am looking for a plot around chandapura. I came across Icon Malgudi from Icon developers.
It would be great if I caget some info about this builder and their project.

Thanks in advance..

Topic: Suggestions reqd in buying villa - from panchayat to bbmp

Reply: Suggestions reqd in buying villa - from panchayat to bbmp

By: tvkbhaskar on 08 May 2013, 21:28

Dear friends, I have come across a situation and need inputs from the forum members.

A layout was formed based on panchayat approval since the locality was then under panchayat. Plan approval for villa's were also from panchayat. Locality moved under BBMP limits subsequently. All sites / villa got A-khatha after paying betterment charges. One of the site with villa is still with layout promoter and up for sale.
query 1: Though the property is currently under BBMP, plan approval is from panchayat only.
query 2: I also understand 30x40 site can get appproval from BBMP for ground + 2 floors. There is a room constructed in 3rd floor (without door) with water tank above it.
is there a risk in buying this? what are those. pls suggest, thanks.

Forum: Regularisation

Topic: Neighbor Occupied part of site - Need Help!

Reply: Neighbor Occupied part of site - Need Help!

By: alluvignesh on 15 May 2013, 15:06

Hello!

I bought a 30 x 50 BDA site last year and later I came to know that my neighbor had occupied about 150 Sqft of my site when he constructed his house. He has built the side walk with the compound wall and a small toilet at back of his house in that 75 sqft. I was onshore for a project for a while and I came to know all about this when returened to India. I tried to talk to the neighbor and it didn't work out well. He says, I can use the compound wall as a common wall between the two plots which I don't agree to it.

Since I'm new to real estate, I'm not sure how to proceed further.I want my 150 Sqft back and I want to demolish the compound wall that my neighbor has built on my site. Pls. help me, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Vignesh

Forum: Vishveshwariah

Topic: Tar Road for 4th Block

Reply: Tar Road for 4th Block

By: saravanan1980 on 13 May 2013, 15:52

Hi, I have constructed 2BHK House at 4th Block near CPRI Compound. I could see roads are asphalted at all blocks, except 4th block. Any reason ?

By: mohan_hu on 13 May 2013, 15:58

Recently I saw metling done for the roads in IV block near to nice road.

Topic: Looking for SMV layout site owners

By: 169039 on 09 May 2013, 16:21

Thanks Parkom for the updated pics and info,is all internal roads like 30ft and 40ft also getting tarred ? or only main roads like 80ft,and 100 ft are getting new look,during my visit in July-12 I didn't find much improvements.

By: parkom on 09 May 2013, 19:50

Hi 169039, yes almost all internal roads in Block - 1 are tarred now

By: 169039 on 11 May 2013, 13:28

Hello Parkom, thanks for the reply, good progress in this year 2012 ,now we may need to start thinking for construction....

Topic: Smv Block1 57 sites in problem

By: chandregowda on 10 May 2013, 19:59

More updates...

Source : http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/ban ... 702438.ece


Officials surreptitiously denotify 10 acres for builder

Officials of the Bangalore Development Authority and the Urban Development Department are in the dock for surreptitiously denotifying 10 acres of land meant for a layout in Bangalore South and transferring it to a private builder.

The land was earlier notified, converted into a layout, divided into sites and had been allotted to 24 applicants.

Despite having denotified the land and handing it over to a private builder of a gated residential villa project, the BDA continued to collect property taxes from the 24 allottees.

The issue came to light when Indian Navy Commander N. Sharavana, who is one among the 24 beneficiaries, went to clean his site, and was threatened by the staff of the real estate company. Sensing something fishy, Cdr. Sharavana went to the BDA and applied for the relevant documents through the Right To Information Act. To his shock, the papers showed that the layout had been denotified in favour of Sri Krishna Constructions, owned by one Purohit Jugraj.

"The BDA denotified the land seven years ago and the whole process has been kept under wraps," said Cdr. Sharavana in his complaint to the Bangalore Metropolitan Task force (BMTF).

The BDA had not intimated the site owners about the denotification. Not only that, it continues to collect property tax from the allottees till date, he said.

Cdr. Sharavana had been allotted a BDA site measuring 50 by 80 feet in the layout on Survey No. 20, Nagadevanahalli, Kengeri Hobli in 2003. Documents obtained through RTI revealed that the BDA had denotified the layout in 2007 vide an order (UDD/815/MNX/2005) dated 28/07/2007.

The gated community project called White Waters, which is coming up on the land, has been given permission inappropriately by the authorities concerned, Cdr. Sharavana's complaint alleged.

He said the site he was allotted through BDA is the only piece of land he owns. "In the 16 years of my military service I have no property anywhere in India," his complaint said. Till date, the 24 allottees continue to pay property taxes. In fact, the BDA despite knowing the status of the layout, despatched tax notices to the allotees for August 2014, he said.

Reacting to the complaint, the Bangalore Metropolitan Task Force has issued a notice to the BDA seeking an explanation. In turn, BDA officials have issued a notice to the White Waters project of Sri Krishna Constructions directing it to stop its building activities on the site.

This action has brought relief to the original allottees of the site as well as those who booked the villas in the project and who were not aware of the background, a site owner who did not want to be indentified, told The Hindu.

We had no role: BDA

Asked to comment, BDA Commissioner T. Sham Bhat said the land in question was denotified in 2006 by the State government and the BDA has no role to play.

However, based on the complaint, a team of officials has been sent to conduct total station survey. "We are going to ensure the interest of allottees are not harmed and will even give assistance like police security if they want to construct their houses in the layout, as they are the original owners of the plot," an official said.

By: parkom on 10 May 2013, 20:25

All these scamsters in BDA and in govt whether in power or out of it should be given exemplary punishment by the courts and all their ill begotten properties seized.

Topic: SMV Layout 8th block update

By: Dvijay on 09 May 2013, 10:28

Hi,

I own a site at SMV 8th block, there were no development for a long time untill now, I heard that this site along with many other sites are on litigation, the case is between the villagers and the BDA, can some one help me and update me the current status as i don't know whom to approach.

Thanks
David

Forum: Anjanapura - BDA

Topic: Owners of Anjanapura layout

By: bscshekar on 12 May 2013, 23:28

Dear All,

It was nice to attend the meeting today. After the meeting a few of us went around and would like to share some of our observations and photos also enclosed
1. BMTC bus terminus work has started next to Recoup hospital, spoke to the site engineer and understand by next 8-10 months the deopt will be complete
2. BWSSB Survey for DPR is in progress, and understand it was for both water and sewege, next 2 months the DPR will be completed, once that is done we should followup for starting and competing the work.
3. 80ft road work is in steady progress, the side culverts are in progress on both sides, hopefully next 2-3 months we should have connectivity to Bannerghatta road.

Regards
Chandru

By: bscshekar on 12 May 2013, 23:34

photos uploaded

Attachments

BMTC work in progress
BMTC1.JPG (352.61 KiB)

80 ft road work in progress
80ftrd2.JPG (461.38 KiB)


BMTC2.JPG (617.73 KiB)

By: bscshekar on 12 May 2013, 23:39

some more photos

Attachments

BWSSB Survey
BWSSB1.JPG (447.71 KiB)

By: selvanblr on 13 May 2013, 10:12

Hi chandru

Thanks for uploading the snaps, Lots of development is in progress.

Thanks
selvan

By: hsrp82 on 13 May 2013, 11:05

Many more Growth story will be made in couple of few weeks. Anjanapura would see maximum development now on.
Thanks association for all the efforts.

Purohit.

By: gout on 13 May 2013, 15:26

Thanks Chandru for uploading the snaps..
Looks like lot of developement is in progress.

Thanks Association for the effort.
-Gout

By: bscshekar on 13 May 2013, 15:39

Hi All,

The developments are possible by involvement of all the residents and site owners through an association. "Together we can".

I request all the site owners and residents to become member of the Anjanapura 9th, 10th and 11th Block residents welfare association to make it strong and voice our concerns. Every 1st Sunday of the month the association members meet and discuss various points, please participate.

Regards
Chandru

Topic: Current Price in Anjanapura BDA 10/11 block

By: shivabda on 11 May 2013, 16:27

current price in anjunapura bda extension 9th 10th 11th block

Topic: Development / Review of Anjanapura BDA layout

By: shivabda on 10 May 2013, 10:53

hi

The 80 ft Rd from anjanapura to BG road is going to complete soon .. Anjanapura gets better connectivity,
pls update ongoing price in anjunapura ..

9th block
10th block
11th block

Thanks
shiva

Forum: BSK IV to VI BDA

Topic: site for sale

By: adit2009 on 10 May 2013, 15:49

price is too high...

By: Radha5 on 14 May 2013, 09:34

Hi Everbody,

This is to inform that the above mentioned site has been sold for the aforementioned price. regards. thanks

Forum: Bangalore South

Topic: Want plot/house to buy in AECS

Reply: Want plot/house to buy in AECS

By: nm52055 on 13 May 2013, 11:47

Hi All,

My name is mallikarjuna and I am seriously looking for a plot/house in 30*40 dimension in AECS layout (kundanahalli) and also in AECS layout B block in (Kudlu gate, singasnadra, Hosur). I am searching from past one year and unable to find single agent who is trust worthy.

If any of you willing to sell please let me know on nm52055@gmail.com

Regards,
Mallikarjuna

Forum: Bangalore East

Topic: Kanakashree layout, Hennur

By: LNG on 12 May 2013, 12:30

Hello,

Welfare association is a good step forward. Thanks for sharing the news.
Eager to know more details on how to be a part of it.

Cheers,
Gopinath

By: skndr on 12 May 2013, 13:23

Hi

The very good news to all kannur layout site owners is GPA ISSUE IS SOLVED AND DEED OF CONFORMATION IS DONE.
This is wat sources news. At the same time I would congra the president for honest reciprocation n commitment to resolve
ISsue.
Lets hope for all the best.

Forum: Apartments

Topic: Is it Mandatory to put Grills for Balcony?

Reply: Is it Mandatory to put Grills for Balcony?

By: adrevol on 11 May 2013, 23:24

Hi,

We are buying an apartment in BTM 4th Stage and we have opted for Ground Floor. Is it mandatory that, we have to put Grills for our Balconies ? as we wanted to go for Glass French Doors for one Balcony instead of sliding aluminium door which is of ~8ft width. Experts pls advice.

Coming to the wood for balcony ..

As per carpenter, The Frame of the Door would be of "Red Sal " 5"x3" and the shutters(doors) would be of Venga Wood( I dont know the exact translation in english). Is it worth Investing ? or any drawbacks ?

The design of the Balcony door we have opted for is http://bestdoordesignideas.com/wp-conte ... ors-14.jpg


or


Just Put Grills and leave the balcony as is .. with out doors. Will it be an issue for Bangalore Climate?


Experts pls suggest.

By: blrsiteseeker on 12 May 2013, 00:16

the doors look very elegant and nice. But remember security also in the design - particularly since you are on ground floor. If you don't have any bars/grill work, it would be possible for anyone to break a glass and enter your premises. So factor some form of security in the design.

Forum: Civil Construction

Topic: Need suggestion on cost estimation from architect

Reply: Need suggestion on cost estimation from architect

By: koolanil16 on 15 May 2013, 10:50

Hi Friends,

I am planning to construct a house G+2. One 1BHK for rent at GF, Duplex in First floor in 1410 sqft land.

I have consulted an architect who has given basic drawings and after finializing the drawings now he had sent me the quotation for the following.

1 BHK in GF
Duplex home in first floor including 3 rooms with attached toilets. Total 28 chedra (including overhead tank and external staircase for top floor).

Please check the estimation and let me know if this is fine or high.

Inputs are welcome.

Thanks,
Anil

Attachments

Estimation
Estimation_Anil.xls (67.5 KiB)

By: kraghum on 15 May 2013, 12:25

PM Me your email-id, i can share My BOQ details from architect and the rates, you compare few since i am using Cement stabilized Mud block and Hurdi blocks for slab.
Still you can compare many details

By: prajappa on 15 May 2013, 14:42

The prices mentioned for Wood does not seem realistic, teak at 2000,sal at 700 and honne at 850 are very less. actual prices would be 3300/1200/1800 respectively.
enquire with architect on the items brands list-paint used-asian/nerolac /?, Iron/cement/electrical fittings and very important river sand used--Source of river sand etc.

Topic: Hi guys,help me on labour contract price

Reply: Hi guys,help me on labour contract price

By: rock02 on 10 May 2013, 17:59

Hi guys,

After reading so many comments, i feel iam in the right path, so please let me know my labour contract price is economical, very high or any hints to workout on my proposal and i really appreciate for your valuable reply and thanks.
Proposal for 30 chedra (3000 sqt) 24k
Earth work excavation,
Sump tank,
Concreting work for footing beams, roof slab etc.
Masonry works for walls,
Plastering Inside and Outside,
Parapet wall,
W.P.C.Over roof,
Mesh work,
Flagging concrete,
Compound wall,
Over head tank stage work,
Stone payment on the road for drainage,
Staircase,
R.C.C Roofing,

NOT INCLUDED
Barbending and ornamentation

By: blrsiteseeker on 10 May 2013, 19:33

when you say 24000k (does that mean 24000000 i.e 2.4 crores?) or was it a typo and you mean 2400 per chadra?

By: rock02 on 11 May 2013, 10:40

24000 per chadra.

By: vmuralictr on 14 May 2013, 06:05

Bar bending & Shuttering part Should be included in that .. Ask him to give consolidated price with Both bar bending and shuttering .

By: sastry on 14 May 2013, 12:44

Centering and bar bending also should be included.

Generally Centering, bar bending and concrete gang + your list should be 24K. EVen that price is more for solid block. For bricks, then its decent.

Pls let me know your mestri no for me. I am also checking rates.

By: vmuralictr on 14 May 2013, 13:36

Dear Friends ,

I am giving one person Contact no : V. Narendra Reddy . 9590982345.

By: sreekbda on 14 May 2013, 17:36

See this thread for my labour contract details:

/viewtopic.php?f=83&p=22166#p22166

By: rock02 on 14 May 2013, 23:19

rock02 wrote:Hi guys,

i appreciate your valuable reply, thank you very much for your kind information.


After reading so many comments, i feel iam in the right path, so please let me know my labour contract price is economical, very high or any hints to workout on my proposal and i really appreciate for your valuable reply and thanks.
Proposal for 30 chedra (3000 sqt) 24k
Earth work excavation,
Sump tank,
Concreting work for footing beams, roof slab etc.
Masonry works for walls,
Plastering Inside and Outside,
Parapet wall,
W.P.C.Over roof,
Mesh work,
Flagging concrete,
Compound wall,
Over head tank stage work,
Stone payment on the road for drainage,
Staircase,
R.C.C Roofing,

NOT INCLUDED
Barbending and ornamentation

By: saisuraksha on 15 May 2013, 10:22

Please negotiate with your contractor for full labor concrete dont leave any thing like bar bending and shuttering then they will take you for a ride. Bar bending and shuttering calculations are very tuf and most of the time we will be paying more.

@current reate 26k including all is fine. 25k is best deal.

Topic: visiting Jigani for Granite and Marble

By: galaxy on 14 May 2013, 22:40

Hi sam_m400,

Granite slab quality is not determined by the smoothness but by the appearance and the density of the stone. Only polish quality is determined by the smoothness. The more dense the stone is.. better polished surface it will achieve. As far as Sadharhalli is concerned. 1st quality is rare to find and will cost anything between 70-75 only/sft + tax as applicable. 90 is an absurd price and you can get good color material in that price range. As far as 2nd quality is concerned. The prices are in range of 50-55 and certain blackish waves will be present in the polished surface or crystal dots will be present. And if you find these issues in abundance in the slab, then it is a 3rd quality Sadharhalli and will cost between 45-50 only.

Other color material will look more aesthetic and will add value to you investment & final looks.

I own a granite processing unit in Hosur. Unfortunately I cant get you Sadharhalli, but if you want color material (Mushroom White, Himalayan Blue, Kanakpura Red Multi, Bash Paradiso & few other colors) you can get in touch with me for factory prices.

Thanks,
Harshit
09655440062

Topic: should we require sanction plan(corporation) for renuvating

Reply: should we require sanction plan(corporation) for renuvating

By: thajmeel on 14 May 2013, 20:07

Hi Guys

i am renuvating my old house in which i need demolish a front wall and extend a bit further towards the front compound wall , do i require to take permision from the corporation for comming forward a few feet. basically there is poteco upsairs and a space below, in this space i need to construct a room so should i take permission from the corporation, please guide me, need u r help

Regards
Thajmeel

Topic: submersible motor + HDPE Pipe & cablelength

By: sam_m400 on 14 May 2013, 19:39

How reliable of finolex cables these borewell installation people are fitting ? They are quoting from 58 to 62 rs for 2.5 sq mm, and not sure about the geniuity of this wires are market if flooded with finolex duplicates. Did anybody bought separately the wires rather than they getting/fitting it??????

Topic: suction pipe length for pumping water

By: sam_m400 on 14 May 2013, 19:22

i enquired abou this today at SP road and Kavitha enterprises told it is not problem if it is even 25 feet or more are they are doing it for agricultural purpose. Horizonal distance doesn;t count ,as vertical height if only considered ,and asked to go for Stainless steel mono block 1 HP motor which will serve the purpose.......not the aluminum one which is smaller and less efficient. When i enquired Suguna dealers they mentioned it is not possible and asked to go for submerssible motor.

I am still at dilemma which is right as texamo dealers say it will work 200% but suguna dealers mentions it won;t work. Which is right? . Please do help if anybody has same issue.

I have checked texamo site ,and there they mentioned pumps with head range from 6m to 40m . So with that i believe we can keep the monoblock pumps away from the sump more than 20ft....

Topic: Use of Msand / manufactured sand in construction

Reply: Use of Msand / manufactured sand in construction

By: bhabhu on 13 May 2013, 09:26

Hi,
I came to know through some sources that few people are using manufactured sand in the place of sand and also few ready mix plants are using msand or manufactured sand. Due to adulterated sand/filtered sand it is better to use msand is the opinion given by one friend. What is your opinion?
Is anybody know or used msand in their construction?
How is the quality? Who are the suppliers? What is the price?
please share the information.

By: maheshv on 14 May 2013, 18:46

I don't know about msand, but I can share one thing from my experience. Stick to what majority of ppl are doing/using as it will be time tested and economical.
Any deviation will lead to cost increase and provide opportunity for excuse to contractor/maestri for a bad piece of work they do. Also you will end up spending lot of time researching on new material that nobody has information about, or people will give incorrect information.

BTW it is not very difficult to get good sand, I think a good river sand cost 22 to 25k per load

Topic: Is an architect essential?

Reply: Is an architect essential?

By: realgoogler on 13 May 2013, 14:59

Hello,

We plan to start constructing a house. Idea is to spend more on interiors and cut down wherever possible.
We have seen many houses/villa plans online and kind of have a rough idea about floor plan.
Is it mandatory to get an architect? what are the disadvantages if we skip architect and take our plan directly to contractor?

By: aries31 on 13 May 2013, 15:06

If you are willing to learn a bit (actually a lot!) about design & construction, and intend to build a nice house for yourself, an architect is optional. If you are building a Mall or 35-storey apt block, an arch is a must. This is what I understand from my experience

By: tvsh on 13 May 2013, 16:59

You can refer to this link and associated posts for advantages/dis-advantages of hiring/not hiring an architect.

viewtopic.php?f=36&t=2564&hilit=+architect#p10016

By: maheshv on 13 May 2013, 17:07

from my exp. unless you are building a huge banglow you don't need one. Like arires31 and tvsh mentioned if you invest time in getting to know bit of civil, you can bring you own creativity and save lot of money

By: sreekbda on 13 May 2013, 19:46

It boils down to your purse, purpose and personality.

By: sastry on 14 May 2013, 12:33

Not required for rented house. Not required for even for G+1 kind of houses also. You can find better mastri who kind guide you best. Arch is going to charge min 1 lakh without much output form him being small house.

By: Chandu on 14 May 2013, 14:50

If you want to optimize on arch fee you can do that if your building is simple one, but I suggest you take inputs/consultancy from an (structural) engineer for sure for pillar and beams position - those are important.

Most of the contractors/Mastri's you find here are not technically capable - they suggest you things that reduce there burden and for their convenience.
Once you decide to go with mastri only - then you will have no other option but to listen to him .

Topic: Replace cracked Granite slab after the completion of work

Reply: Replace cracked Granite slab after the completion of work

By: RMP on 14 May 2013, 14:38

Hi,
We have finished the complete work on the house, including interiors. After around 2 months, the granite slab holding the sink started developing cracks. Some patch work was done. Now after around six months, the slab has cracked through dangerously at at least 4 places. The contractor says it is because of the weight of the double sink or due to cracks already present.
Whatever the reason, we want to replace the granite now and provide additional support There are shelves beneath the slab and also tiles on the backsplash. Can we manage to replace the granite slab without damaging the wood work

What is the best way to resolve this issue? Our Architect?contractor seem to be out of ideas.
Any help will be really appreciated.

The granite slab is 20 mm thick and around 6 feet long.

By: m3_07 on 14 May 2013, 14:46

For a moment....i thought....what the cow?????? Yes, 20mm at 6 feet in length without adequate supports below are bound to break. Not sure on the double sink concept, where the slab is expected to bear the weight.

When you replace, try buying hard stone granite - this comes crack free. Either way, make sure that there is enough support below to share the load.

By: RMP on 14 May 2013, 14:49

Thanks for the reply.
What are the damages we can expect during replacement? Can we avoid damage to the wood work? The cabinets were provided only on one side
Also what is hard stone granite?

Topic: Electrical connection for Solar power

By: jai_nethala on 10 May 2013, 11:02

Dear all,
I am looking for soem inputs of Solar Power from my home. Can you let me know your experiences with Solar Power and also any vendors whom I can get in touch with ?
Cheers,
Jai

By: aries31 on 14 May 2013, 10:57

Hi jai_nethala,

you can try calling Selco ( http://www.selco-india.com ) . As a social enterprise, they are doing fantastic work in rural solar electrification. I am planning to buy from them (have n't met them yet).

I have also seen some systems from EMMVEE and TechSer. All from Bangalore

Topic: material suppliers & rates

By: sahu.mgse on 13 May 2013, 20:15

Dear Sir;

Is the price inclusive of tax and transportation? if not, did you pay tax?

sahu

my structural engineer has recommended for Fe500 bars and I bought INDUS today @ 50k/ton.[/quote]

Topic: Selection of windows - Wood/Aluminium/UPVC

By: manju94cool on 12 May 2013, 12:36

Hi People,

I have been closing watching this post for a while now, and its time to get sliding windows for my newly bought apartment.
I have roughly calculated the area required for windowing, and it comes ~320sft.

I just got a reference for aluminium windows going at ~150Rs/sft, i am yet to get quotes for uPVC and powder coater Al.

Still thinking which is better , Al or uPVC?

Any References, contacts, prices are definitely welcome, and thanks for that.

Additionally, if someone is on the verge of buying, loop me in, we might go in for a bulk buy for discounts.

Thanks,
Manju

By: girishik on 12 May 2013, 16:00

Hello Manju,
I am also buying window for my house. I have seen LG and tor fenster.

We can sync pup.

Girish

By: maheshv on 13 May 2013, 17:11

Hello Manju,
Since it is for your own use go for UPVC, it looks better, performs better and has a longer life.

Girishik, Manju,
My house outside plastering is getting delayed and i stil have not placed order.
After all research, i have finalized LG.
I am ready for group by.

Mahesh

Topic: What is Sqft charge for granite/tiles?

By: sreejithac on 12 May 2013, 12:52

Hi,
What would be a reasonable charge for granite/vitrified laying if the cement/sand and other laying material is included. My contractor is quoting Rs 55 for vitrified tile and 75 for granite?

Thanks in advance
Sreejith

By: m3_07 on 12 May 2013, 13:39

Granite @ 75 - all inclusive is not possible, as long as the stone is in its highest rejected order in terms of quality.

By: sreejithac on 13 May 2013, 09:02

Hi,
Thanks for the reply. The rates i mentioned is excluding the granite and vitrified tiles' cost. I have already purchased them. The rates are for labor, laying material charges (like cement, sand) and finishing (if any)

Sreejith

Topic: Construction Steel

By: parkom on 08 May 2013, 23:32

I find that mostly all construction happens with rusted steel rods but some quality conscious people paint over the steel rods with special anti-rust coating as I found recently at a site (see picture attached). Can someone say what material is it exactly and how much it costs?

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By: mahi.ar on 12 May 2013, 09:40

Hi, 2 all
I need some clarification regarding TMT Fe500 and Fe415 because I am planning to construct my 4 floor house at (60x40) site. I am not able to find to which type of steel is good for construction can anyone help me. And what is the difference b/w Fe500 and Fe415.

Topic: Vitrified which brand?

By: bbllaazzee on 09 May 2013, 14:59

I am also interested, might need by this month end.

By: jayadas on 10 May 2013, 22:03

I am reachable on jayadas at gmail dot com

Topic: Require Labour contract agreement

By: rmahi99 on 09 May 2013, 18:43

All,
Pls share a draft copy of the agreement. Am ready to discuss with contractors for the labour based construction. Some of them, I have talked do not have any specific format. Need agreement draft urgently. I am looking at majorly payment schedule part. Pls help.

Thanks,

By: harisha on 09 May 2013, 19:07

Hi friend,
This is a simple format of agreement. You have told the scope of contractor. Anyways hope this will help you. Good luck.

AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNERS AND LABOUR CONTRACTOR
FOR SUPPLY OF LABOUR

THIS AGREEMENT made between A, son of B, resident's of ............... hereinafter referred to as the owner of the ONE PART and C, son of D, resident of .......... hereinafter referred to as the contractors of the OTHER PART.

WHEREAS the owner is getting the construction of building on the land bearing Plot No.......... Survey No. ......... House No. ...... situate, lying and being in village......... Tehsil ........ District.......... hereinafter referred to as the 'said work' and is desirous of availing of labour for the said work.

AND WHEREAS The contractors are the contractor for the supply of all types of labour required for the construction work and offered their services to the owner, which the owner has agreed on the terms and conditions hereafter set forth.

NOW IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS UNDER:

1. The contractors will supply all labour viz. masons, labourers, water carriers and other necessary workers required for the said work to the owner at site provided that the requisition thereof is made .......... hours in advance.

2. The labour shall be paid at the prevailing market rate. The present prevailing market rate of labour of all type has been given in the Schedule hereunder written. The said rates may be changed by the mutual consent of the parties.

3. The contractors will be entitled to a commission of .......... on the total disbursement made to the labour so supplied by them. The said commission shall be payable to the contractors every week.

4. The contractors will be liable for and make good any loss or damage, caused by any act or default on the part of the labour supplied by them.

5. If the contractors fail to supply necessary labour on a requisition made by the owner in time, they will be liable to pay a sum of Rs. ............. as liquidated damages per labourer, mason, water carrier or any other worker not supplied by them in accordance with the requisition by the owner.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have set their respective hands to these presents on the date, month and year hereinabove written.

Signed and delivered by
the within named owner A

Signed and delivered by
the within named contractors C
WITNESSES;
1.

2.

Payment Schedule:
Excavation: 5%
Footing/foundation: 10%
Sump: 2%
Lintel: 8%
Roof: 20%
OHT & Parapet: 8%
Internal plastering: 15%
External Plastering & elevation: 15%
Compound wall: 5%
Flagging concrete: 2%
After completion:10%

By: rmahi99 on 10 May 2013, 12:51

Thanks Harisha

Topic: Wall Cladding

By: Smithaau on 10 May 2013, 11:30

Hi Praveen,

Can you please give me the details of the materials that can be used for cleaning of Wirecut bricks? We don not want to paint these bricks. But clean and have a silicone based transparent paint applied post construction and cleaning. Also if you can give contact details of a contractor who can do the cleaning of these bricks

Thanks
Smitha

Topic: Exposed Wire cut Bricks

By: Smithaau on 10 May 2013, 11:25

kmkklk wrote:My contractor got it cleaned it with some kind of Acid and water. Now house elevation looks impressive.

kmkklk,

Can you please give me the details of the cleaning procedure used and the person contact details who did it for you?

Thanks

Smitha

Topic: Recent Borewell charges.

By: rmahi99 on 09 May 2013, 19:39

Hi pvr59ksl,
Please PM me the mobile number and also the borewell company.

Thanks,
Mahesha

Topic: Buying granite ...

Reply: Buying granite ...

By: wondercupid on 09 May 2013, 00:00

Hi Friends,

Please can you suggest good quality granite for around Rs.70 per sq.ft range and the place where I can buy from? I need to buy about 2000 sq.fts for my house.

Thanks,
WC.

By: blackstallion76 on 09 May 2013, 10:31

I had been to jigani last week to check granites below Rs.100 psqft. I checked shops like Sheetal Granites, Baba stones, Om Granites and few factory outlet shops.

Few quotations I got as follows: (All 18-20mm thickness, polished but not so smooth)
Adunik Brown - Rs. 80-95
Yellow Paradise - Rs. 80
Cherry Pink - Rs. 90 - 120
Brown Galaxy - Rs. 95-100
Multi - Rs. 80-100
Sahara Brown - Rs. 100-120
Matt finish Marble - Rs. 120-140
Sadarahalli - Rs. 65-95

Transportation: Min 2000-2500 based on distance
Loading charge - Rs.1 psqft
Unloading charge - Rs. 1 psqft
You need to keep around Rs 7-8 psqft extra other than the granite charge. Plus VAT adjustment when buying.

All these are 7x3 slabs. If you are going for large gang saw ones, the rates are higher.
I am in the confusion of going for granite or vitrified.
Vitrified has good grain designs and selection from RAK, NITCO etc.
Quality of granite is an issue unless you are good in granite selection.

others please comment.

By: wondercupid on 09 May 2013, 12:33

Thanks for the details Blackstallion. I am also in the same dilemma, whether to go for granite or vitrified tiles. As per the agreement, the contractor has to lay vitrified tiles of ~Rs.50 per sq.ft. But, I requested him to upgrade it to granite for which he asked me to select a granite of Rs.70 per sq.ft and pay the balance amount (along with the additional laying charges).

As you rightly quoted, the purpose of laying granite will get defeated if we don't choose good quality ones. Any comment from the forum members?

Forum: Interiors

Topic: Woodwork for a newly constructed flat

By: ardesarchitects on 08 May 2013, 20:30

Hi Avani,
To my experience there is no point buying ply from market unless you are regular buyer.If the BVK is at short distance then you can opt for it.Most shops in BVK don't maintain stocks of known brands.

Regards
Ar.Praveen.N
Ardes Architects and Interior Designers
Ardesarchitects@gmail.com
www.ardesarchitects.com
____________________
we design you a home but not a house .............

By: avani9 on 08 May 2013, 21:16

Thanks praveen for the prompt reply.
so If i understand correctly it better to buy in shops near to the woodwork site.
I was told by a friend that it does cost less when buying for the entire house .
I am not a regular buyer so my knowledge is very very shallow..cant recognise the authentic one(other than reading the isi marks etc)
you mean we may get cheated by buying from the market??
Thanks again

By: avani9 on 09 May 2013, 00:26

Hi praveen ,
my carpenter wants to use waterproof blockboard for all the wardrobes(other than 6mm sheet which goes on the wall behind)
Is this better than using plywood?
Also which hinges are better for long lasting?
could u please suggest which brand of plywood /BB is good also where i can get it (i mean from a reliable source)
looking forward for your advice
thanks again
avani

By: ardesarchitects on 13 May 2013, 01:48

Hi Avani
Water proof block board is good ,but a commercial MR grade will do for wardrobes ,since there is very little chances of water or moisture issues.Block doesn't bend easily like ply.So block board is always better than ply in my understanding.For suppliers you need to look for nearest place to your site.Let me know location depending on which i can suggest a dealer.
You can use brands like kitply ,BA, Alpine,green , century , Archid etc...

Regards
Ar.Praveen.N
Ardes Architects and Interior Designers
Ardesarchitects@gmail.com
www.ardesarchitects.com
____________________
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By: avani9 on 13 May 2013, 14:08

thanks Praveen that was very reassuring..I bought alpine on ur advice..
I have one more question .I dont want to go for european hinges(like ebco)but want to use concealed hinges (L hinges) Will this also be strong and last long?

thank you in advance.

By: manju94cool on 14 May 2013, 15:05

Hi People,

I am planning to buy PLYs, Laminates and Hardwares in the next 1-2 weeks.
I stay in Basavanagudi, and incase someone has shortlisted types of ply or laminates or have got a quote from anyone, kindly drop a message.

Please let me know if anyone is interested, if yes, we can go in for a bulk buy.

Additionally, i

Topic: Bathroom Fittings

By: maheshvivid2003 on 08 May 2013, 23:53

i thnk cera faucets a shower fitting is new in market u can go for jacquar 20% net
and ess ess 30% net discount

By: maheshv on 13 May 2013, 17:26

Thanks maheshvivid2003

By: Chetanl on 13 May 2013, 18:03

@maheshvivid2003: Where are you buying the bathroom fittings(Jaquar/ESS ) from with that discount? are you getting the bill with warranty card for all items?

By: maheshvivid2003 on 14 May 2013, 10:20

mahaveer innovations near bsk big bazar and opp to that ther is varsha wher u get ess ess
all with bill

Topic: Interior Designers Vs Designs+Carpenters, which is worth?

Reply: Interior Designers Vs Designs+Carpenters, which is worth?

By: manju94cool on 12 May 2013, 01:53

Hi,

I am planning to go in for Interiors for my Apartment(3BHK, 1400sft SBUA).
My Requirements are these:
a) Wardrobes + Lofts + Dressing Table + Side Tables for all 3 Rooms.
b) WALL UNIT (TV + Pooja+ Showcase) + Dining Table + Crockery Unit in the Living Room.
c) Kitchen Cabinets (Below Counter + Above Counter + Loft) + Hob + Chimney.
d) TV Unit in the Master BedRoom.
e) Study + Mini Library in the Children's Room.
f) Cot for the Master Bedroom.
g) False Roofing with Gypsum in the Living Room.

I have met with multiple Interior Designers as well as Carpenters, i have seen these points with either of these w.r.t my requirements:
INTERIOR DESIGNERs
=====================
a) Cost is HIGH.
b) Designs are not Unique, its just a rip-off from existing ones.
c) Finishing is good.
d) No stress on the mind, the entire project would be handled by them.

CARPENTERs
=====================
a) Cost is OK.
b) Use their working knowledge or ours, but for them its difficult to conceptualize what we want and act accordingly.
c) Workmanship is a doubt.
d) Finishing is not so great.


For this reason, i am in a blanket of doubt, on how to proceed further.
I have a variable budget in mind and willing to negotiate the rates if the guys don't eat up more than the existing market rates.

I have got a lot of idea browsing into this site, and am hopeful that i would get a helpful answer to my queries as well.
Thanks for the INFO, in advance.

Incase, someone is on the verge of buying materials and have finalized the place to buy, please buy me in, i could pool in as well to negotiate on bulk buys.

Regards,
Manjunath

By: ardesarchitects on 13 May 2013, 01:43

Hi manujunath
Look for some interior designers not the interior decorators .In most cases you find interior decorators not the architects .If you are looking for unique designs there is no doubt you need to spend more money (whether its your carpenter or turn key).For unique designs you need to invest minimum 2-3 months in design with the architect.
In case you go with carpenter on your own ,make sure the finishing detail are the same you expected.Since interior designs is all about finishes and shapes.


Regards
Ar.Praveen.N
Ardes Architects and Interior Designers
ardesarchitects@gmail.com
www.ardesarchitects.com
____________________
we design you a home but not a house .............

By: manju94cool on 13 May 2013, 09:51

Hi Praveen,

Thanks for the response.
Yes, i am looking at Interior Designers only, not Decorators, coz Decorators only look at the aesthetics part of it, which i don't want.
I need unique designs that are durable, worth every penny spent, finishing, modular, multi-purpose, etc.

As i put forth earlier, i am ok with spending money, but not more than what the design or finishing is worth for. Its a careful balance that i am looking at.
Yes, as you said, with Carpenters, we need to spend all the time with them, so that the finishes are upto mark, and according to the design.

I am looking out for such a carpenter who can understand my design or a snap of the design for conceptualization and build it accordingly.

Thanks

Topic: Solar Heater

By: jai_nethala on 10 May 2013, 10:58

Hi all,
Can I have some contacts for vendors of Solar Water Heaters in and around Whitefield ?
Cheers,
Jai

Topic: Need inputs for False ceiling and POP

By: maheshvivid2003 on 08 May 2013, 23:58

for plain work he is offering rs50 and he will be using some channels brackets and gypsum board and i really dont know the quality of the material he will be using

can anybody tell me wat r the material used for false ceiling

By: meharnath on 09 May 2013, 16:51

Hi,
Dont' use self made POP designs, which may not tend to bend and the cornice lines may not match. However the malaysian gypsum based cornices bend a little more and the lines after fixed looks more strighter than POP based. Go for malaysian gyspum 8' length cornices.

1. The cornices plain design will look good, and if the quantity is more the price may come down to say Rs. 35.00 per rft.
2. Also the false ceiling work plain should be Rs. 50.00 per sft for larger areas.
you may approach mahesh industries in mysore road for a good work. contact them on mahesh-industries.com
mehar.

Topic: Modular Kitchen

By: maheshvivid2003 on 08 May 2013, 23:38

sometimes people qutoe less price and after completion they demand more and also play cheap trick and they dont complete the work on time

few days back i got quotation rs875 for cabinets inside laminate and mdf shutter rs 300 per sft after final quotation again he offered 15% discount ...waterproof ply 70 range and merino laminate ...they take 25 to 30 days for completion

i enquired both ss baskets and tandem boxes price ...both r same hence i finally deciding to buy tandembox hettich and soft closin hinges fro ebco ....we can minimize our budget by reducing some accessories like corner unit and bottle pull out

i hardly have 10 days and i enquired 2 persons all r busy ..need good carpenter who has exp in doin tandem boxes n who can start work by this weekend ...plz refer good carpenter

wat is the maximum discount offerred for
hettich
blum
grasss

Topic: Decorative resin panel

By: ardesarchitects on 08 May 2013, 20:27

Hi Anirs
These decorative resin panels are available in brand called lumicor but not all the varieties are available in India.Not sure about current dealers in bangalore

Regards
Ar.Praveen.N
Ardes Architects and Interior Designers
Ardesarchitects@gmail.com
www.ardesarchitects.com
____________________
we design you a home but not a house .............

Forum: Material prices -- Members only

Topic: Construction material prices

By: sreekbda on 14 May 2013, 17:34

local 6-inch solid block: 25/- per block

Topic: Borewell Pump installation

Reply: Borewell Pump installation

By: sahu.mgse on 11 May 2013, 13:43

Dear Forum members;

Recently completed borewell drilling for own house uses. The depth was 962ft (from ground level) and yield 1.25". Building height is apprx. 40ft.
Looking for expert advice from members, regarding borewell pump installation. if anyone has done pump installation recently near to my depth, need cost breakup, specifications and brands used for various items viz. pump, pipe,cable, panel etc. please also provide detail about reliable shop i can make purchase.

thank U.


Sahu

Forum: Non Real Estate

Topic: RO water-purifiers - recommendation ?

Reply: RO water-purifiers - recommendation ?

By: rajuraikar on 15 May 2013, 13:24

there are many RO water purifiers available in market, just wanted to know if any members have recommendation or good/bad experiences ?

Available RO in market today
* KENT
* PUREIT
* ZERO-B
* AQUAFRESH
* WHIRLPOOL

Forum: Site for sale

Topic: 4000 sqft Site in Devanhalli for sale

By: yogeshk84 on 15 May 2013, 14:49

I'm interested. Please let meknow the avilability.

Topic: 30*50 Site for sale near Nitesh Long island

Reply: 30*50 Site for sale near Nitesh Long island

By: gurukiran20 on 10 May 2013, 09:25

Location of the plot - Devanahalli Attached to Defence Colony
2. Size details - 30*50 (1500 sqft)
3. Facing (which side the plot faces - North, South, East, West) - East
4. Information about developer / builder - BIAAPA (Aeropride Gated Community)
5. State if it is a BDA plot or not. - BIAAPA
6. Approvals - BDA, BMRDA, BBMP, DC conversion etc.- BIAAPA
7. Price info - price per sq. ft and total price - 1400/ pSFT
8. Contact info - gurukiran20@gmail.com
9. If direct seller or Broker - direct seller
10. Other Details: 2 km from the layout is Brigade Orchards, 2km from Hiranandani Projects, 3 km from IT SEZ )
Houses already built in the layout, All facilities like Water, STP, Clubhouse , electricity available,

By: yogeshk84 on 15 May 2013, 14:04

I'm interested and sent you an email regarding that.

Topic: Anjanapura 10th Block 30x40

By: lakshmi pathi on 14 May 2013, 21:29

Hello sir,

Please reach me out @9243456152. I have to talk to you.

THanks,
Lakshmi Pathi.R

Topic: 60X40 Site for sale Jayanagar Housing Society

Reply: 60X40 Site for sale Jayanagar Housing Society

By: ckanth on 14 May 2013, 09:33

1. Location of the plot : Jayanagar Housing Society/ Turhalli Barath Housing Society
2. Size details - For Plots - 2400 sqft (40X60)
3. Facing: East Facing on 60 ft road opposite to upcoming Pride Apartments
4. Information about developer / builder: Turhalli Barath housing Society
5. State if it is a BDA plot or not.: Yes
6. Approvals - BDA approved
7. Katha type - A khatha
8. Price info - 4580/sqft 1,10,00000/-
9. Eligible for bank loans - All major banks including national banks
10. Contact info - ckanth76@yahoo.com
11. If direct seller or Broker: Direct seller

Topic: 30*40 Site for Sale Near Wonderla

Reply: 30*40 Site for Sale Near Wonderla

By: kiran9617 on 13 May 2013, 22:28

A 30*40 site for sale near wonderla -- 2.5 kms from wonderla
DC Converted South facing site...

800 /sqft.
Loan available
Immediate registration...

Serious buyers only please...

Please contact me (Kiran) for 9845788804 or email me on kiran9617@gmail.com

Topic: BDA Site for Immediate Sale 30*40 East Facing Corner Site

By: prasadhb on 13 May 2013, 22:24

Hi,
It may be approximately around 7 kms.

Topic: BIAAPA approved sale - East facing – Vijayapura Rs. 680/sqft

Reply: BIAAPA approved sale - East facing – Vijayapura Rs. 680/sqft

By: hemanth26 on 11 May 2013, 11:46

BIAAPA approved sale - East facing – Vijayapura Rs. 680/sqft premium layout


1. Location – Half km from Rajiv Nagar – Vijayapura ( Kolar Highway).
2. Size details – 30* 40 sqft.
3. Facing – East
4. BIAAPA approved.
5. Price info – Rs. 680 per sqft.
6. Contact 9900540153.
Thanks

By: ktprashant on 11 May 2013, 19:11

Hi Hemanth, sent you a private message, kindly respond.

Topic: 30x40 site for sale in BSK 6th Stage 4th Block

By: adit2009 on 11 May 2013, 16:00

Hi, what is the going rate in 2 nd block bsk 6th stage..

Topic: Site for sale 60*40 at Banashankari 6th stage 4th block

By: adit2009 on 10 May 2013, 15:29

is it still open for sale.. i am interested .. i would like to make a site visit though.. kindly confirm..

Topic: 40*60 BDA SITE FOR SALE IN BANASHANKARI 6TH STG 4 T BLOCK

By: adit2009 on 10 May 2013, 15:08

is it still open for sale.. i am interested .. i would like to maka a sit visit though.. kindly confirm..

Topic: BMRDA APPROVED PLOTS NEAR HCL SEZ,JIGINI ANEKAL ROAD

By: shibram on 08 May 2013, 21:02

any reviews about this builder and their projects ?

Forum: Building and Floor Plans -- Members only

Topic: Story of My Home!

By: sreekbda on 14 May 2013, 17:19

I had originally planned to give contract to a childhood friend of mine. We had agreed on 10% contractor charges (calculated for both labour and material). But as luck would have it my plan approval got delayed and now he is busy with other projects. As a result i decided to go for a labour contractor. Will post more details of labour contractor rates in my next post.

I have finalized the labour contractor and the construction will start from tomorrow.

By: sreekbda on 14 May 2013, 17:32

LABOUR CONTRACTOR RATE: 25,000/ per square (100 sq. ft.). This includes:

14 pillars
barbending / centring / gangmen / scaffolding
clay brick construction
External plastering sponge finish. Internal plastering lime finish
4 feet parapet wall
7000 litre brick sump
terrace and bathroom muddy (water proofing)
About 17 feet of 5 feet compound wall in the portico area.
Flagging concrete work
Filling of mud inside plinth and flagging area
ordinary elevation work
half rate for balcony
full rate for portico
no extra charge for sajjas
No charge for about 1 square of double height area.
watchman room / store room construction
Curing work (4 to 5 times a day)

It excludes:
Remaining compound (mine is a 50x80 ... so lot of compound)
Excavation
Additional sump of concrete, 10,000 litres
Drain Slab


WATCHMAN SALARY: 2000 per month. 200/- per day extra when curing is needed on sundays. 200/- per day extra when work is stopped because of me (for example after completion of civil work till griha pravesha).

Let me know what you think.

By: rock02 on 14 May 2013, 23:17

i appreciate you guys thank you very much, for your most valuable reply.

Forum: Real Estate News

Topic: The Hindu: Property tax payment date extended

Reply: The Hindu: Property tax payment date extended

By: toluganti on 14 May 2013, 07:46

The last date for paying property tax in the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike's (BBMP) limits has been extended to June 30. The BBMP started collecting tax for the 2013-14 fiscal from April 1.

Addressing press persons here on Monday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the five per cent rebate would be extended till June 30.

Last year, the BBMP collected Rs. 410 crore during the same period. The Assembly elections had affected BBMP's revenue generation. With most revenue officials posted on election duty, people complained that they were unable to pay taxes at the BBMP's help centres.

Topic: The Hindu: Deadline to register borewells extended to July31

Reply: The Hindu: Deadline to register borewells extended to July31

By: toluganti on 11 May 2013, 01:38

Following the poor response by people to the government's new borewell registration rule, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has extended the deadline to July 31.

THe BWSSB had earlier extendedthe initial deadline of March 31 by a month to no avail. Now, the deadline has been extended to July 31, an official said.

As per the Ground Water egulation Rule/Act 2012, those using groundwater in areas notified by the Mines and Geology Department have to compulsorily register their borewells within 120 days of the notification of the new rule.

The BWSSB has appealed to citizens to submit the application along with the prescribed fee. Log on to http://www.bwssb.org

Sewage line clearing

The BWSSB is alos undertaking sewage line clearing work in Kempe Gowda Tower, Kumarapark, Jayamahal areas of North East-2 subdivision (Ph: 9845444020) and H.S.R. Layout, Kodichikkanahalli areas coming under South-4 subdivision (Ph: 9845444037). Residents can call the numbers and lodge their complaints.

By: kpb2308 on 11 May 2013, 13:12

How can one know which BWSSB office they have to submit the application form to register the existing borewell? Is it a central office, or separate office for each area.
My site comes under Begur BBMP office. If someone knows the office where I need to submit the form, please let me know.

Topic: The Hindu: Save the city

Reply: The Hindu: Save the city

By: toluganti on 11 May 2013, 01:25

URL: http://www.thehindu.com/features/homes- ... 702510.ece


Authorities must pursue new options to augment water supply to Bangalore and ensure equitable distribution, says M. A. Siraj

With the city fathers envisioning Bangalore to hold a crore plus people by the turn of this decade, can we expect equitable access to water and the few remaining water bodies in the city?

Rotting mountains of garbage have effectively soured the dream of a city which was once dubbed to be on the trajectory of being the next Singapore. The clogged traffic arteries and the noxious fumes emanating from them have made things worse. Now, the looming water crisis is encouraging the painters of doomsday scenario to predict — God forbid — an evacuation of at least half the population by 2023.

A report by the Department of Mines and Geology of the Karnataka Government reveals that 52 per cent of the borewell water and 59 per cent of tap water in the city is contaminated with sewage and is unfit for drinking. Of the nearly 200 lakes that existed once upon a time, barely 140 remain on the map, albeit for namesake, and are gasping for breath. Having been put under a toothless body called the Lake Development Authority, environmental activists fear that the ground has been officially paved for their eventual disappearance. Most of them are vast cesspools being dumped with rubble in order to be grabbed by the land mafia.

Irreversible damage

The only river flowing close to the city, Arkavathi, had ceased to be a source of water supply of any consequence long ago. Ecologists opine that the T.G. Halli reservoir and Hessarghatta lakes have suffered irreversible damage to their watershed area and will never get filled sizably as in the past. The BWSSB figures suggest that nearly 41per cent of the water being drawn from the Cauvery to quench the thirst of the growing city goes unaccounted. Over half of the nearly four lakh borewells in the city have gone dry, the water table having fallen deeper than their ability to extract the precious liquid. The water being supplied by the remaining ones is increasingly turning non-potable with fluoride content rising by each year. It is feared that even this measly quantity and awful quality would be beyond their grasp by 2018.

Though not everyone in the know of things is pessimistic about Bangalore as the Mines and Geology report would like to project, most would acknowledge that the situation is grim. Reason: not at all because Nature has turned unkind in any measure but because the distribution is totally inept and cares a damn about equity. Currently the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) supplies 1,458 million litres of water per day.

The Board reports transmission losses to the tune of 41 per cent, thereby only 860 million litres reaching the consumers who occupy 16 lakh property in the city sprawling over an area of roughly 800 sq. km. One could question as to what happens to nearly 500 million litres, or nearly 34 per cent of water every day. According to experts, 10 per cent transmission loss is forgivable and even the best water-administered cities report between 10 to 15 per cent leakage. But in Bangalore's case, the theft, leakage and faulty/defective or lack of metering combine to deprive the majority of residents what should justifiably reach their taps. It is said, a whopping 56 per cent of property are unmetered.

It is here that the question of equity and insecurity-led storage comes into the picture. According to A.R. Shivakumar, rainwater harvesting specialist at the Indian Institute of Science, who has done considerable amount of work on water management practices, while the privileged in the city pay Rs. 6 to 9 for each 1,000 litres of water supplied to them by the BWSSB, the underprivileged pay Rs. 20 for the same quantity. But that's not all. There are sections of people in slums in the city who have to cough up even Rs. 250 for the same quantity of water fetched through autorickshaws or home-delivered on bicycles.

It is this uncertainty that leads the people to store water and invest heavily on building storages, be it huge sumps, overhead tanks or drums or plastic bingis, as the case may be. Shivakumar estimates that Bangalore homes can store 8,000 million litres of water on an average day.

The insecurity thus makes each consumer invest an average Rs. 5 for storing a litre of water. This is besides 763 million litres that BWSSB underground reservoirs store before being pumped onto overhead tanks. Shivakumar says storing is a bad practice. It leads to wastages as 15 per cent of all civil work has cracks. Stored water is vulnerable to contamination. More than anything else, it leads to an insecure mindset among consumers of this basic necessity, restricting access for the needy.

The four lakh borewells in the city — half of them being currently defunct due to fall in water table — too were sunk to augment the supply to residents at a huge cost of Rs. 16,000 crore, given that each single borewell cost Rs. 40,000.

The solution?

So, where lie the solution? Currently, 35 per cent of the water supplied by BWSSB goes for domestic consumers; 41 per cent remains unaccounted and is presumed to be transmission loss; non-domestic consumers take another three per cent; industries consume one per cent while Defence establishments and the Railways claim three and 0.7 per cent respectively. Public taps take another 16 per cent. With BWSSB drawing almost the full quota of 19 tmc ft. of water from the Cauvery, and the rains being constant in their precipitation i.e., 920 mm annually, where do we look for water?

Shivakumar says the city could have a sustainable supply if authorities energetically pursue options such as rooftop rainwater harvesting which could supply as much as 20 per cent of the needs and retrieve another 10 per cent through recycling of wastewater. Besides, all efforts must be directed to keep the ground charged for which lakes must be rejuvenated. Needless to say, the authorities would be required to introduce measures to cut transmission losses through effective metering and monitoring and ensure that the poor and the unwashed multitudes get it when they need it.

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Of the nearly 200 lakes that existed once upon a time, barely 140 remain on the map, albeit for namesake, and they are gasping for breath
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Topic: The Hindu: BDA hands over original allottees' plots for priv

Reply: The Hindu: BDA hands over original allottees' plots for priv

By: toluganti on 11 May 2013, 01:16

URL: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/ban ... 702438.ece



Officials surreptitiously denotify 10 acres for builder

Officials of the Bangalore Development Authority and the Urban Development Department are in the dock for surreptitiously denotifying 10 acres of land meant for a layout in Bangalore South and transferring it to a private builder.

The land was earlier notified, converted into a layout, divided into sites and had been allotted to 24 applicants.

Despite having denotified the land and handing it over to a private builder of a gated residential villa project, the BDA continued to collect property taxes from the 24 allottees.

The issue came to light when Indian Navy Commander N. Sharavana, who is one among the 24 beneficiaries, went to clean his site, and was threatened by the staff of the real estate company. Sensing something fishy, Cdr. Sharavana went to the BDA and applied for the relevant documents through the Right To Information Act. To his shock, the papers showed that the layout had been denotified in favour of Sri Krishna Constructions, owned by one Purohit Jugraj.

"The BDA denotified the land seven years ago and the whole process has been kept under wraps," said Cdr. Sharavana in his complaint to the Bangalore Metropolitan Task force (BMTF).

The BDA had not intimated the site owners about the denotification. Not only that, it continues to collect property tax from the allottees till date, he said.

Cdr. Sharavana had been allotted a BDA site measuring 50 by 80 feet in the layout on Survey No. 20, Nagadevanahalli, Kengeri Hobli in 2003. Documents obtained through RTI revealed that the BDA had denotified the layout in 2007 vide an order (UDD/815/MNX/2005) dated 28/07/2007.

The gated community project called White Waters, which is coming up on the land, has been given permission inappropriately by the authorities concerned, Cdr. Sharavana's complaint alleged.

He said the site he was allotted through BDA is the only piece of land he owns. "In the 16 years of my military service I have no property anywhere in India," his complaint said. Till date, the 24 allottees continue to pay property taxes. In fact, the BDA despite knowing the status of the layout, despatched tax notices to the allotees for August 2014, he said.

Reacting to the complaint, the Bangalore Metropolitan Task Force has issued a notice to the BDA seeking an explanation. In turn, BDA officials have issued a notice to the White Waters project of Sri Krishna Constructions directing it to stop its building activities on the site.

This action has brought relief to the original allottees of the site as well as those who booked the villas in the project and who were not aware of the background, a site owner who did not want to be indentified, told The Hindu.

We had no role: BDA

Asked to comment, BDA Commissioner T. Sham Bhat said the land in question was denotified in 2006 by the State government and the BDA has no role to play.

However, based on the complaint, a team of officials has been sent to conduct total station survey. "We are going to ensure the interest of allottees are not harmed and will even give assistance like police security if they want to construct their houses in the layout, as they are the original owners of the plot," an official said.

Attachments

The BDA denotified the land seven years ago and the whole process has been kept under wraps, says an aggrieved original allottee. Photo: G. R. N. Somashekhar
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