BDA directs Gunjur apartment residents to form RWA within a week

BDA ordered Gunjur apartment residents to form an RWA in a week, despite incomplete works, defunct lifts, and unclear RERA norms on association registration

Hundreds of families living in a Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) apartment complex in Gunjur, located in the Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency, have been asked to form a Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) within one week. The directive, issued on December 23, 2025, states that BDA will withdraw from maintaining the complex starting January 1, 2026. Residents have been instructed to update the Assistant Executive Engineer (Housing) by December 28 on the steps taken to establish the association.

The notice has caused concern among residents, many of whom point out that construction of several flats remains incomplete and key infrastructure works are pending. Essential facilities such as the compound wall and sewage treatment plant have not been finished, while lifts in some blocks have stopped functioning. Maintenance agencies have reportedly refused to carry out repairs, citing non‑renewal of annual maintenance contracts and pending dues from BDA.

The complex has faced recurring issues since its inception, including irregular electricity and water supply, poor upkeep of amenities, and unresolved land disputes. A generator purchased years ago has remained unused, and residents continue to struggle with basic services. Families in upper floors have been particularly affected by non‑functional lifts, with elderly and recovering patients unable to move freely.

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The directive has also raised questions about regulatory clarity. Housing forums argue that the move to compel residents to form an RWA is premature, as neither the state government nor the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K‑RERA) has issued clear guidelines on registering apartment owners’ associations. There is currently no designated department authorized to oversee such registrations, creating confusion for residents of government‑developed housing projects.

Stakeholders have urged BDA to seek formal directions from the state government before issuing such notices, ensuring compliance with RERA norms. Residents are planning to meet BDA officials to highlight their grievances and demand immediate attention to unfinished works and maintenance lapses. The situation underscores the challenges faced by families in newly developed housing complexes, where infrastructure gaps and regulatory ambiguities continue to affect everyday living

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