India, June 27 -- Frustrated with skyrocketing housing costs in Indian cities, a Reddit user has sparked a viral discussion online by asking if living full-time on a houseboat is legal. He claimed that he wants to opt for a floating home as an alternative to 'unaffordable' apartments in metros like Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

"Is it legal on India to stay in a boat?" the Reddit user wrote, adding, "I am unable to afford flats in any of the Indian cities-Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad. I am already aged out, so I won't be in workable age for EMIs."

"Is it legal for me to hire or buy a small boat, have a kitchen, bath, and two rooms built into the room? All the cities have few lakes, can I park these boats on the lakes or sea shore ...