Mysuru, March 8 -- The office-bearers of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), Mysuru Chapter, have strongly opposed the State Government's order mandating Government approval for the development of private residential layouts.

Urban Development (UD) Minister Byrathi Suresh recently issued an order requiring developers to seek not only the approval of local authorities such as the Urban Development Authority and Local Planning Authority but also explicit permission from the Government.

This move has drawn sharp criticism from V.C. Ravikumar, Chairman of NAREDCO, Mysuru Chapter and Treasurer A.P. Nagesh, who argue that the order has pushed the real estate sector into deeper crisis.

The administrative board of the Mysur...