Bengaluru: Stay order issued on construction of Sterling Ascentia

Sterling Ascentia, an apartment complex with 392 3-BHK apartments under construction in Bellandur has come under the scanner over allegations pertaining to the flouting of rules pertaining to the construction of sites and preservation of natural resources. The apartments are reportedly being sold at around Rs 1.5 crore. 

Activist Jagan Kumar had filed a case stating that the structure has been built on stormwater drains. 

The court issued a stay order until the hearing of the case comes to a conclusion. 

“Issue direction to the respondent the tahsildar, Bengaluru East Taluk, to submit a detailed report as well as status report about the allegations made in the complaint on or before next date of hearing," the Karnataka Land Grabbing Prohibition Special Court stated in its order after a hearing on 10th August. The next hearing is scheduled for October. 

Another hearing is also underway in the National Green Tribunal with regard to the case. The case has been filed by Paramesh.V. 

"The developer has concealed the water bodies in their project site and obtained favourable approvals from concerned authorities. Additionally, the authorities have failed to ascertain necessary records before issuing approvals," the petitioner said as per a report from moneycontrol.