India, April 30 -- A resident of a Bengaluru housing society has questioned whether a Residents' Welfare Association (RWA) can restrict vehicular movement on internal roads after the association allegedly closed several roads originally designated for vehicle access and converted them into pedestrian-only zones.

The issue surfaced after a resident said the original builder's plan allowed vehicles to move between all towers through internal roads, making entry and exit smooth. However, after the association took control, it allegedly shut several of these roads to vehicle traffic and converted them into pedestrian-only zones.

According to the resident, the move forced occupants of some towers to take longer routes, leading to '5-10 minut...