India, Dec. 14 -- The Karnataka state government is taking steps to roll out the Karnataka Apartment Bill 2025, a proposed law designed to safeguard the rights of apartment owners and residents, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said during a special interaction with homebuyers' forums at Vidhana Soudha.

Shivakumar pointed out that the proposed legislation comes as Bengaluru has expanded rapidly, with apartments now housing nearly a fifth or 19% of the city's population.

He stated that the state government is firmly committed to safeguarding the interests of apartment owners and residents, noting that consultations are underway to gather inputs for the proposed legislation.

"Bengaluru has grown too big, and hence we have formed GBA ...