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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
HC stays BDA action as Bengaluru apartment faces power disconnection threat
BENGALURU : The high court stayed Bangalore Development Authority 's ( BDA ) decision to cancel the no-objection certificate (NOC) and occupancy certificate (OC) of Kendriya Vihar Apartments in Yelahanka after residents challenged the move, citing a lack of fair hearing. The 24-year-old apartment complex, which made headlines two years ago due to flooding, now faces risks of power disconnection and cancellation of possession certificate after the fire and emergency services department directed Bescom and BBMP to withhold approvals. A copy of the directive is available with TOI. The HC stay came during the hearing of a writ petition on May 22, where Justice CM Joshi observed that BDA's move — which also led to power supply being cut — was taken without giving the petitioner an opportunity to be heard, violating the principle of a fair hearing. The judgment followed a directive from the fire department, which asked Bescom and BBMP to disconnect electricity and revoke possession approval for the high-rise complex at Kogilu Cross in Yelahanka, citing serious violations of fire-safety norms. The 29.6-metre-tall building allegedly failed to renew its mandatory fire-clearance certificate — which, under the National Building Code and state rules, must be updated every two years. A 2024 inspection by the Yelahanka fire station confirmed violations of safety and zoning regulations. Officials said the builder was required to obtain a fire NOC before construction and clearance certificate after completion, both of which were either delayed or not renewed. Despite several reminders and a final seven-day notice issued in March 2025, the clearance remains pending. Following this, the department formally asked Bescom not to supply power to the building — or to disconnect if already provided — and instructed BBMP to withhold or cancel the project's possession certificate. Copies of the letter were also sent to the building owner and local representative. Shiva Prasad, president of Kendriya Vihar Apartment Owners' Association, told TOI: "Our building is 24 years old. We took charge in 2011 after the earlier associations failed to renew the fire NOC. We applied for renewal in Feb this year, but now we're being penalised for legacy issues. The rules shouldn't apply selectively to Kendriya Vihar. With so many complications, only the court can bring clarity."
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
High court stays BDA action as Bengaluru apartment faces power disconnection threat
Bengaluru: The high court stayed Bangalore Development Authority's (BDA) decision to cancel the no-objection certificate (NOC) and occupancy certificate (OC) of Kendriya Vihar Apartments in Yelahanka after residents challenged the move, citing a lack of fair hearing. The 24-year-old apartment complex, which made headlines two years ago due to flooding, now faces risks of power disconnection and cancellation of possession certificate after the fire and emergency services department directed Bescom and BBMP to withhold approvals. A copy of the directive is available with TOI. The HC stay came during the hearing of a writ petition on May 22, where Justice CM Joshi observed that BDA's move — which also led to power supply being cut — was taken without giving the petitioner an opportunity to be heard, violating the principle of a fair hearing. The judgment followed a directive from the fire department, which asked Bescom and BBMP to disconnect electricity and revoke possession approval for the high-rise complex at Kogilu Cross in Yelahanka, citing serious violations of fire-safety norms. The 29.6-metre-tall building allegedly failed to renew its mandatory fire-clearance certificate — which, under the National Building Code and state rules, must be updated every two years. A 2024 inspection by the Yelahanka fire station confirmed violations of safety and zoning regulations. Officials said the builder was required to obtain a fire NOC before construction and clearance certificate after completion, both of which were either delayed or not renewed. Despite several reminders and a final seven-day notice issued in March 2025, the clearance remains pending. Following this, the department formally asked Bescom not to supply power to the building — or to disconnect if already provided — and instructed BBMP to withhold or cancel the project's possession certificate. Copies of the letter were also sent to the building owner and local representative. Shiva Prasad, president of Kendriya Vihar Apartment Owners' Association, told TOI: "Our building is 24 years old. We took charge in 2011 after the earlier associations failed to renew the fire NOC. We applied for renewal in Feb this year, but now we're being penalised for legacy issues. The rules shouldn't apply selectively to Kendriya Vihar. With so many complications, only the court can bring clarity."
India Today
29-05-2025
- India Today
Bengaluru police arrest man who turned thief to support three wives, nine kids
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru for committing multiple thefts to financially support his three wives and nine children, the police said on accused, identified as Babajaan, was arrested by the Electronic City police, who also recovered 188 g of gold ornaments, 550 g of silver ornaments, and Rs 1,500 in cash from his possession.'With the arrest, we have solved eight theft cases,' a senior police officer said. 'It's difficult for him to maintain the family. So he became a thief. 'advertisement According to the police, Babajaan had turned to theft to meet the expenses of his large family. His wives reside in different locations: Shikaripalya near Anekal on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Chikkaballapura and Srirangapatna. He is said to be in regular contact with all three families and provides for their livelihood.'He has become a professional thief,' the officer added, noting that Babajaan's activities had come under scrutiny following a series of theft complaints in the thief, a 54-year-old man identified as Shiva Prasad alias Mantri Shankar, was arrested by the Karnataka Police in connection with a robbery case in Kalaburagi on April 29, 2025. Originally from Secunderabad, Prasad was living in Maharashtra's Latur and was caught in Gulbarga. He confessed to a robbery in the Ashok Nagar area and revealed he had hidden 412 g of stolen gold, worth Rs 30 lakh, at a relative's house in Aiyarwadi, which was later was reported to be a career criminal with over 260 cases registered against him across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, and his crime history spanning at least 40 by Debosmita Maity IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru#Karnataka
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Fraudsters dupe two elderly persons of over Rs 3 crore
Hyderabad: In two separate cases, fraudsters posing as Bengaluru police and CBI officials duped an 80-year-old retired Osmania University professor from Tarnaka and a 68-year-old businessman from Mancherial of Rs 2.12 crore and Rs 1.7 crore, respectively. Based on their complaints, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police and TGCSB Ramagundam police registered cases. Interestingly, the names used by the fraudsters in both incidents were the same. On March 11, the retired professor from Tarnaka received a call from a person who introduced himself as Shiva Prasad, SI at Ashok Nagar PS in Bengaluru. Soon after, another individual, posing as CBI officer Akash Kulhari, contacted him and threatened arrest in connection with a money laundering case linked to a notorious offender, Sadakhat Khan, unless he paid a 'security deposit'. Under pressure, the retired professor made multiple transactions between March and May 2025, transferring funds from his accounts in the Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India, and Telangana State Co-op Apex Bank. Later, the fraudsters introduced another impersonator, 'Navjor Simi IPS,' who assured the victim that the money would be refunded after the completion of the investigation. "I prematurely closed my fixed deposits, took hand loans, and transferred the money," the 80-year-old said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cei mai comozi pantofi de mers pentru bărbați din 2025! Cumpără acum Undo In his last transaction on May 15, he sent Rs 4.9 lakh. In total, the retired professor transferred Rs 2.12 crore. "The retired professor waited for about a week, hoping that the 'cops' would return his money after verifying his financial transaction history. When they stopped responding, he lodged a complaint. We are analysing the bank transaction data to identify the accused," said a Hyderabad city Cyber Crime official. In a similar incident, a 68-year-old businessman from Mancherial was duped of Rs 1.74 crore by fraudsters using the same identities — SI Shiva Prasad of Bengaluru police and CBI officer Akash Kulhari. On March 18, the victim received a call from 'SI Shiva Prasad', who contacted him to 'CBI officer Akash Kulhari'. The caller claimed the victim was involved in a human trafficking and money laundering case linked to Sadakhat Khan. "They threatened to arrest me and forced me to transfer Rs 1.74 crore to various bank accounts between March 19 and April 28 on the pretext of verifying my financial records. They claimed the money would be refunded. Apart from my savings, I also mortgaged gold jewellery to raise money," the businessman said. When the 'officers' failed to refund the amount and stopped responding to his calls, the businessman approached the police and lodged a complaint at TGCSB cases were registered under relevant sections of the BNS and IT Act against unidentified persons. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Telangana: Crooks threaten 2 elderly with arrest, dupe them of over Rs 3cr
Representative Image HYDERABAD: In two separate cases, fraudsters posing as Bengaluru police and CBI officials duped an 80-year-old retired Osmania University professor from Tarnaka and a 68-year-old businessman from Mancherial of Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 1.7 crore, respectively. Based on their complaints, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police and TGCSB Ramagundam police registered cases. Interestingly, the names used by the fraudsters in both incidents were the same. On March 11, the retired professor from Tarnaka received a call from a person who introduced himself as Shiva Prasad, SI at Ashok Nagar PS in Bengaluru. Soon after, another individual, posing as CBI officer Akash Kulhari, contacted him and threatened arrest in connection with a money laundering case linked to a notorious offender, Sadakhat Khan, unless he paid a 'security deposit'. Under pressure, the retired professor made multiple transactions between March and May 2025, transferring funds from his accounts in the Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India, and Telangana State Co-op Apex Bank. 'Financial history' Later, the fraudsters introduced another impersonator, 'Navjor Simi IPS,' who assured the victim that the money would be refunded after the completion of the investigation. "I prematurely closed my fixed deposits, took hand loans, and transferred the money," the 80-year-old said. In his last transaction on May 15, he sent Rs 4.9 lakh. In total, the retired professor transferred Rs 2.12 crore. "The retired professor waited for about a week, hoping that the 'cops' would return his money after verifying his financial transaction history. When they stopped responding, he lodged a complaint. We are analysing the bank transaction data to identify the accused," said an official. In a similar incident, a 68-year-old businessman from Mancherial was duped of Rs 1.74 crore by fraudsters using the same identities - SI Shiva Prasad of Bengaluru police and CBI officer Akash Kulhari. On March 18, the victim received a call from 'SI Shiva Prasad', who contacted him to 'CBI officer Akash Kulhari'. The caller claimed the victim was involved in a human trafficking and money laundering case linked to Sadakhat Khan. "They threatened to arrest me and forced me to transfer Rs 1.74 crore to various bank accounts between March 19 and April 28 on the pretext of verifying my financial records. They claimed the money would be refunded. Apart from my savings, I also mortgaged gold jewellery to raise money," the businessman said. When the 'officers' failed to refund the amount and stopped responding to his calls, the businessman approached the police and lodged a complaint at TGCSB Ramagundam. Separate cases were registered under relevant sections of the BNS and IT Act. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
