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South City at a Crossroads: What the Court Decree Means for Every Owner

 

 

Click here for earlier communications issued to Southcity residents

 

 

28 March 2026 Subject: Clarification to South City Owners regarding O.S. No. 401/2012

 

Dear Apartment Owners and Residents of South City,

Namaskar.

It has come to the attention of several residents that certain messages are being circulated questioning the consent letter supporting SUGRUHA (South City Group Housing Apartment Owners Association) in relation to the decree passed in O.S. No. 401/2012. 

The said messages also make serious and unfounded allegations regarding financial irregularities and the management of SUGRUHA.

SUGRUHA considers it appropriate to place certain facts before the owners so that residents may have clarity on these issues. *ALL THESE ALLEGATIONS ARE FALSE*. The reasons are explained below:

The apprehensions SUGRUHA is trying to create among the owners by so-called their members (most of whom are defaulters, occupants of illegal car parking slots, involved in illegal collections, and volunteers without accountability)

 

Reply on the issue of defaulters

During the period when L&T was maintaining the South City estate, unlike the present system under SCMC, monthly maintenance invoices were not regularly issued to apartment owners and audited statements of expenditure were not shared with the community. As of 31st Mar 2010, the largest defaulter to the maintenance account was to the extent of ₹1,24,00,000 (unpaid maintenance dues from day 1 of the start of the project for unsold apartments – which were to be paid by the promoter and the developer – Shri Ranka and L&T respectively). Furthermore on 1st April 2010, L&T this liability (maintenance liability of unsold apartments) was retrospectively transferred on to the owners of sold apartments – this is akin to a financial fraud. It is only after handing over the maintenance responsibility of the South City estate that L&T issued letters to many apartment owners claiming unpaid outstanding dues. But they provided no evidence by way of audited statement of expenditure to support this claim. The owners have a right to know how they are being charged. These matters have been questioned and disputed by several owners who have sought clarity regarding the basis of such claims and the supporting accounts. These amounts continue to be disputed.

 

Reply on the issue of illegal car-parking slots

 

SUGRUHA has not allotted any car-parking slots to any owner or resident. Allocation and management of car parking were handled earlier by L&T and subsequently by SCMC.

 

Reply on the issue of illegal collections

SUGRUHA has been in existence since 2009. L&T handed over the maintenance of the estate in July 2013. SUGRUHA has been performing several community related activities for the benefit of the residents since 2009. It continues performing only those activities that are in line with SCMC guidelines. It would be worthwhile to mention that SUGRUHA only manages the use of CA-2 site. As far as community wide festivals and events are concerned, SUGRUHA does not collect any monies. It is the respective organizing committees (independent of SUGRUHA) that arrange these festivals and events and manage their funds. These organizing committees also pay for the electricity consumed and other resources used as convenience charges to SCMC.

 

Reply on the issue of volunteers without accountability

Volunteers associated with SUGRUHA function in accordance with its Bye-laws and are accountable within that framework.

 

At no point in time has L&T stated that block-level associations will be formed in South City

 

Reply This claim is untrue. Documents filed by L&T in certain legal proceedings have referred to a structure involving block-level associations and an apex body. These documents form part of the records in those proceedings.

 

On the CA-2 site:

 

Reply: In 2010, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) issued a notification calling for bids for establishing a multiplex on the CA-2 site. This led to proceedings initiated by SUGRUHA before the Honourable High Court of Karnataka. The Honourable High Court directed BDA to consider the application submitted by SUGRUHA seeking use of the CA-2 site for the benefit of South City residents. The matter continues to be pursued in accordance with law.

 

On the issue relating to Ranka Villa land:

 

Reply: SUGRUHA has irrefutable evidence that L&T purchased the unutilized Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of the Ranka Villa land for use in the South City project. As a consideration they paid ₹3 crores to Shri Ranka from the deposit money paid by each one of us for availing utility (water, electricity etc.) connections. L&T has admitted this in an affidavit filed in the Competition Commission of India (CCI), in the case filed by SUGRUHA.

 

On zoning and construction permissions:

 

Reply: Any development on the Ranka Villa property would necessarily be subject to applicable planning regulations and approvals from the competent authorities. SUGRUHA’s position has been that the FAR relating to that property had already been utilized within the South City project and hence there should be no further FAR available for use.

 

On the issue of Property Management Services (PMS)

 

Reply: Matters relating to PMS fall within the scope and supervision of SCMC, which presently functions as the Court-appointed Receiver for the estate.

 

Dear owners, it is important that all of us (owners and residents) rely on verified information and documented records while forming our views on these issues. Please be wary of unverified messages being circulated. Their intended purpose is to cause confusion, anxiety and distrust within the community.

 

We request all residents to help SUGRUHA to focus on important community matters such as GAIL piped gas project, protection of residents’ rights, and the welfare of the South City community etc.

 

This clarification is being issued for the purpose of informing apartment owners about matters reflected in records and legal proceedings.

 

We thank you for your continued trust, cooperation and support.

 

Yours very sincerely,

 

SUGRUHA

 

 

 

 

 

Communications issued to South City residents

 

 

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The green thumb of South City, has been Smt Kamala Krishna, who spearheaded the landscaping working group along with her team

MLA Shri M Krishnappa and BBMP officials have been instrumental in getting the park into a good state from what it was at no cost of redevelopment to South city residents 

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1. Inspection of plants, trees and related areas

- There were many trees that were heavily infected, which the pest control department tried to fix, BBMP forest department was coordinated, most trees were saved, but a few had to go as they were spreading the infection to near by trees, and the only option was to remove the trees. This was a very difficult choice but something that had to be done in the interest of retaining grenery across

- The condition of the fence plants (Durantas) were in a bad shape due to extensive cutting, these were rescued were possible

- Good quality flowering and decorative plants are planted across South City to improve the overall appeal. 

 

2. Restoration of the South City Park

Persistent followup by Smt Kamala Krishna, along with the Secretary Shri Smaran Mudbidri and the Jt Secretary Amit Gupta following up with various BBMP offices and BBMP Horticulrture detpartment helped the department allocate restoration activity of the Mango Park at no cost to South City residents.  As part of this, the following are being implemented to highlight a few

- Lot of South City garden waste was dumped over the past 2 years in the Mango park, along with tree trunks, plastics etc as this park was not the focus area . This area was cleaned, the manure helped Trees recover, though they require additional fertilizer and pesticides to come to good state of health. This has been informed to horticulture department. 

- The aspect of dumping of waste from the Laxmi layout area has been highlighted for corrective actions, as this is leading to debris, rat problem and eventually ofcourse to other predators that would surface

- BBMP is setting up 2 shredders to help recycle the green waste

- The wall that had collapsed has been reconstructed by BBMP

- sunken water laden walk ways were relaid / replaced and made even, water drain holes made, 

-  BBMP is constructing a Udyānasthāna, lotus water body, childrens park, painted the boundarys, the culverts

- The park has an renovated appeal and brings much needed lung space to south city and its neighbourhood

It has been observed that the green cover in the South City park has tremendously imrpvoed this year.  

 

3. Increasing flowers, exotic plants and bringing in lawn to cover clay slippery mud areas

Smt Kamala Mam has tremendous passion to making South City beautiful and has planted beautiful plans, ofcourse working with her team, in many areas like the area in front of the Club House, There is an interest to improve to a much better level with vision to plan sound reduction  trees in select areas to help residents

Lawn was suggested by her fellow member, Shri Smaran, without cost to South City, using her innovative approaches planted lawn at various stretches making South City more beautiful. Request residents to allow for the grass to gain roots prior to starting to walk on these. This idea stemmed from a common problem being faced by many residents during rainy days - the mud would get very slippery and a lot of mud was being washed on to the roads. This was a pilot to prevent such issues. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SUGRUHA is the registered association of apartment owners.

SUGRUHA's office is located in the Old Club House (1st Floor). SUGRUHA's Office Assistant Mr Lakshminarayana is available between 10 AM to 7 PM (Lunch Break: 1 to 2 PM), except Tuesdays (Weekly Off). Please contact the office for handing over membership dues (Cheques), Obtaining Vehicle Stickers, and other general complaints. New Resident's Guide can be found [HERE]

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Dear GAIL subscribers

We have confirmation that 352 payments have been received by the contractor for the safety grill for GAIL equipment at the base of each building (not individual flat)

Some people have not shared the flat#, or, the same has not been reflected in the bank Statement, and hence, are requested to fill and sign the sheet at security.

Action required: To enable reconciliation of payments to be marked against flats,
- subscribers were and are requested to make an entry of the transaction (UTR reference# or bank transfer reference) at the block level security and sign the sheet
and also
- share the details with Laxminarayan on mobile# 9448694106

as per earlier communications.

Also a quick reminder for those who have not paid this amount of Rs450 kindly make the payment prior to 10th of March.

36 (352-316)  Transactions are being reconciled, this list will be updated by end of day total 352 transactions so far. 
Sl No Block Flat Check sheet kept at Block Security filled by subscriber Y/N
1 A01 0001 No
2 A01 0002 No
3 A01 0301 No
4 A01 1001 Yes
5 A01 1101 No
6 A01 1102 No
7 A01 1402 Yes
8 A01 1801 Yes
9 A02 0001 Yes
10 A02 0101 Yes
11 A02 0401 Yes
12 A02 0502 Yes
13 A02 0802 Yes
14 A02 1501 Yes
15 A02 1602 No
16 A02 1901 No
17 B01 0003 Yes
18 B01 0004 Yes
19 B01 0104 No
20 B01 0304 No
21 B01 0501 No
22 B01 0503 Yes
23 B01 0603 No
24 B01 0903 Yes
25 B01 0904 No
26 B01 1601 No
27 B01 1702 Yes
28 B02 0101 Yes
29 B02 0102 Yes
30 B02 0103 Yes
31 B02 0106 No
32 B02 0703 Yes
33 B02 0802 Yes
34 B02 0804 Yes
35 B02 0901 Yes
36 B02 0905 Yes
37 B02 1002 Yes
38 B02 1003 No
39 B02 1102 Yes
40 B02 1103 Yes
41 B02 1105 No
42 B02 1204 No
43 B02 1304 Yes
44 B02 1404  
45 B02 1804 No
46 B02 1906 Yes
47 B03 0102 Yes
48 B03 0502 Yes
49 B03 0503 Yes
50 B03 0802 Yes
51 B03 0804 Yes
52 B03 0901 Yes
53 B03 0903 No
54 B03 1103 No
55 B03 1202 Yes
56 B03 1403 Yes
57 B03 1404 Yes
58 B03 1603 Yes
59 B03 1703 Yes
60 B04 0202 No
61 B04 0301 No
62 B04 0408 No
63 B04 0705 Yes
64 B04 0708 No
65 B04 0801 Yes
66 B04 0803 Yes
67 B04 0808 Yes
68 B04 0902 Yes
69 B04 0905 Yes
70 B04 1402 No
71 B04 1508 Yes
72 B04 1903 No
73 B05 0002 Yes
74 B05 0505 No
75 B05 0506 Yes
76 B05 1004 Yes
77 B05 1103 Yes
78 B05 1301 Yes
79 B05 1304 Yes
80 B05 1506 Yes
81 B05 1601 Yes
82 B06 0202 No
83 B06 0205 Yes
84 B06 0304 Yes
85 B06 0406 Yes
86 B06 0503 Yes
87 B06 1004 No
88 B06 1005 Yes
89 B07 0002 Yes
90 B07 0303 No
91 B07 0503 Yes
92 B07 0604 Yes
93 B07 0701 Yes
94 B07 0702 Yes
95 B07 0706 Yes
96 B07 0902 Yes
97 B07 1101 Yes
98 B07 1103 Yes
99 B07 1204 Yes
100 B07 1301 No
101 B07 1401 Yes
102 B07 1402 Yes
103 B07 1502 No
104 B07 1803 No
105 B08 0101 Yes
106 B08 0103 No
107 B08 0507 No
108 B08 1703 No
109 B08 1906 No
110 B09 0002 No
111 B09 0103 No
112 B09 0202 Yes
113 B09 0503 Yes
114 B09 0601 No
115 B09 1204 Yes
116 B09 1302 No
117 B09 1401 No
118 B09 1703 Yes
119 B10 0704 No
120 B10 1203 No
121 B10 1403 No
122 B10 1503 No
123 B10 1701 No
124 C01 0001 Yes
125 C01 0006 Yes
126 C01 0303 No
127 C01 0304 Yes
128 C01 0308 Yes
129 C01 0506 Yes
130 C01 0602 No
131 C01 0608 Yes
132 C01 0607 No
133 C01 0801 No
134 C01 0908 Yes
135 C01 1005 Yes
136 C01 1104 No
137 C01 1304 Yes
138 C01 1402 No
139 C01 1602 No
140 C02 0001 Yes
141 C02 0101 No
142 C02 0201 No
143 C02 0208 Yes
144 C02 0302 Yes
145 C02 0303 Yes
146 C02 0308 No
147 C02 0503 Yes
148 C02 0504 Yes
149 C02 0506 Yes
150 C02 0605 Yes
151 C02 0706 No
152 C02 0802 Yes
153 C02 0805 No
154 C02 0906 Yes
155 C02 0908 Yes
156 C02 1002 Yes
157 C02 1101 Yes
158 C02 1103 Yes
159 C02 1105 No
160 C02 1204 Yes
161 C02 1207 Yes
162 C02 1302 No
163 C02 1305 Yes
164 C02 1307 No
165 C02 1308 No
166 C02 1405 No
167 C02 1408 Yes
168 C02 1505 Yes
169 C02 1506 Yes
170 C02 1507 Yes
171 C02 1508 No
172 C02 1602 No
173 C02 1603 Yes
174 C02 1607 Yes
175 C02 1701 No
176 C02 1702 Yes
177 C02 1703 No
178 C02 1704 No
179 C02 1805 Yes
180 C02 1807 No
181 C02 1901 Yes
182 C02 1902 Yes
183 C03 0005 No
184 C03 0103 Yes
185 C03 0105 No
186 C03 0204 No
187 C03 0303 Yes
188 C03 0304 No
189 C03 0308 Yes
190 C03 0403 Yes
191 C03 0404 Yes
192 C03 0504 No
193 C03 0601 No
194 C03 0602 No
195 C03 0606 Yes
196 C03 0702 No
197 C03 0703 Yes
198 C03 0707 No
199 C03 0708 Yes
200 C03 0802 No
201 C03 0804 No
202 C03 0806 No
203 C03 0902 Yes
204 C03 1003 No
205 C03 1004 No
206 C03 1005 No
207 C03 1106 Yes
208 C03 1203 No
209 C03 1207 Yes
210 C03 1305 No
211 C03 1308 Yes
212 C03 1407 Yes
213 C03 1502 No
214 C03 1507 No
215 C03 1703 No
216 C03 1801 No
217 C03 1805 No
218 D01 0001 Yes
219 D01 0101 No
220 D01 0202 Yes
221 D01 0205 Yes
222 D01 0207 Yes
223 D01 0208 Yes
224 D01 0303 Yes
225 D01 0602 Yes
226 D01 0604 No
227 D01 0701 No
228 D01 0804 Yes
229 D01 0805 Yes
230 D01 1102 Yes
231 D01 1105 Yes
232 D02 0004 No
233 D02 0105 Yes
234 D02 0108 No
235 D02 0203 No
236 D02 0403 No
237 D02 0405 No
238 D02 0406 Yes
239 D02 0603 No
240 D02 0604 Yes
241 D02 0703 Yes
242 D02 0704 Yes
243 D02 0902 Yes
244 D02 0904 Yes
245 D02 0906 Yes
246 D02 0908 No
247 D02 1002 No
248 D02 1004 No
249 D02 1006 No
250 D02 1007 Yes
251 D02 1102 No
252 D02 1104 Yes
253 D02 1107 Yes
254 D02 1205 Yes
255 D02 1206 Yes
256 D03 0003 Yes
257 D03 0106 Yes
258 D03 0201 Yes
259 D03 0206 Yes
260 D03 0302 Yes
261 D03 0304 Yes
262 D03 0404 Yes
263 D03 0503 Yes
264 D03 0601 Yes
265 D03 0705 Yes
266 D03 0801 Yes
267 D03 0803 No
268 D03 0804 Yes
269 D03 0902 No
270 D03 0906 Yes
271 D03 1003 Yes
272 D03 1006 Yes
273 D03 1008 No
274 D03 1108 Yes
 
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275 NBALASUB  
276 RAMANA R  
277 VIJAYALA  
278 JOEL MEN  
279 T V  GOPALA KRIS  
280 M S Rao  
281 M S Rao  
282 Revathi  
283 AKASH P  
284 V K SARI  
285 Govindan Ganesa  
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293 NIKHIL R  
294 KURIEN J  
295 SHANKAR   
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298 MANJULA   
299 NIRMALA   
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302 G KARTHIK  
303 SUDHIRKO  
304 SRINATH   
305 Priyanka  
306 GOUTAM S  
307 SHUKLA N K  
308 SHUKLA N K  
309 SMITHA L  
310 Mrs Vimala S  
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Click here to watch live

 

Audience: Owners of Apartments

 

The Government of Karnataka has invited BAF Leadership, MCs, and Residents for an in-person interaction to hear our issues directly.

 

 

The Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, along with senior officials from the Urban Development Department and the 5 City Corporations, will be present.

 

This is a rare and powerful opportunity to voice the need for a modern, fair, resident-friendly KAOMA Act.

 

We must show our unity by participating in large numbers.

 


To help us plan arrangements smoothly on 13th December'25 Meeting, we request you to please fill this short attendance survey.

Register your confirmed attendance

 

Meeting Details :

13 Dec 2025, Saturday

Time : 10:00 AM (Reporting time : 9:00 AM for security checks)

Location : Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha

Dr.Ambedkar Rd, Sampangi Rama Nagara,

Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

 

 

Notes: 

1. Vehicle entry to vidhana soudha # Gate no 2 & 3 for approved vehicles or park the vehicle near MS building and Information commissioner office on the Road

2. All People should entry to vidhana soudha from Gate no 4 opp to high court near Metro station on the north ( all 3 gates will also will allow but Gate 4 is nearest to Banquet Hall )


3. All entry to Banquet hall inside Vidhana Soudha is through East Gate only

4. Nearest metro station is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

5. The closest bus stops at Vidhana Soudha and Telephone Exchange , both just a 2-3 minute walk away, with other nearby options including MS Building, Maharani College, and RC College, serving numerous BMTC bus routes like 111, 114, 298-MV, and KIA-5D

 

Further FAQs: Click here to view the FAQ shared by Bangalore Apartments Federation

 

 

 

Additional info: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/dialogue-between-karnataka-deputy-cm-dk-shivakumar-and-bengaluru-apartment-federation-on-karnataka-apartment-ownership-and-management-bill-2025/article70377258.ece

 

Updates

 

1030am 13 December 2025

The Vidhana Soudha hall is fully packed,  great turn out for this much awaited bill that is aimed to help us as apartment owners

 

 

An excellent turn out 

 

 

 

 

The following documents were shared at the venue

 

Proposed KAOMA bill under Urban Development Department Govt Of Karnataka_bill_.pdf

 

 Greater_Bengaluru_Pradikar_5_Bengaluru_Nayara_Nagara_Palike

 

 

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Dear Residents,

 

The following notices have been received from the animal husbandary department of BBMP. 

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eKHATA: SUGRUHA SUCCESS STORY of CONNECT & CONTRIBUTE

In the Sugruha Board Meeting of December 2024 Shri Amit Gupta had stated that Sugruha must assist the South City owners in acquiring the eKhata. The humble Capt Shankar was kind enough to accept the challenge of eKhata for the South City owners. A core team of three: The Secretary Smaran Mudbidri and Jt Secretary Amit Gupta with team leader Capt Shankar, was formed. Detailed plans were drawn up for a massive campaign of education, training and Self-help sessions were implemented.  

Capt Shankar commenced his first 2 hour-class presentation in the last week of January2025 within days of his hospitalization for angioplasty ; the SUGRUHA eKhata WhatsApp group was formed and at its peak about 600 residents interacted for help with their online Ekatha application.  

Train-the-trainer program: there were 10 class-room sessions held with 300 odd attendees; all the classes were conducted by Captain Shankar. Within the first couple of sessions, “Noble Volunteers” a volunteer force of active 10 members (who were trained / familiarised with the online ekatha application during presentation sessions) evolved who voluntarily assisted resident owners during the presentation sessions as well as during their free time to apply & obtain their eKhatas. It was a wonderful participation in action: the volunteer team consisted of both  young & senior South City owners alike with just 3 Sugruha Board members : Capt Shankar, Smaran and Amit Gupta. Other Sugruha board members, viz. Smt. Kamala, Smt. Molly & her daughter, Shri Kuppuswami, Shri Subburaman, Capt. Shankar’s daughter, assisted whenever possible with hospitality, seating, attendance arrangements for the participating residents during the sessions. By the end of April 2025 close to 500 eKhatas were done. Capt Shankar guided the team on various technical issues while attending to many of the owners, himself.  

Mid-February the successful “Super-Senior Citizen eKhata at your door” was launched. This program is still continuing and many mobility challenged and aged South City resident owners are benefiting even now.  

 The presentation sessions and the eKhata support were extremely well received by the participants. They appreciated Sugruha’s effort to meaningfully connect with the owners & contribute in a positive way with the citizenary. This appreciation was reflected with new resident owners voluntarily registering for Sugruha membership & many existing Sugruha members  clearing all the previous year dues.  

This massive well managed efficient and effective service to South City owners was done free of any charges and with zero budget. Thanks to the eKhata core team and the Noble Volunteers led by Capt Shankar. Thanks to all the South City residents, and the SUGRUHA Board for your support. Special note of thanks to the non-Sugruha volunteers who joined our Ekhata help team for helping South City residents, viz. S/Shri. Akshay Shah, Chandrakant Karalkar, Donny C. M., Ramesh Kumar, Vivek Agarwal, Ajay Bhalerao, and Santhanam.  

The following e-Khata South City & BBMP issues whatsapp group is where this is coordinated across the community

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The following initiatives were carried out by the respective Sugruha board members and officer bearers in the year 2024-25