India, July 15 -- Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday announced the opening of public consultation on the proposed Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026, giving apartment owners and residents' associations until August 6 to submit suggestions before the legislation is finalised.

During an interaction with representatives of apartment associations, Shivakumar said the draft law was intended to address persistent issues affecting apartment owners, from the purchase of a home to the transfer of ownership documents.

"There is time until August 6. Suggestions and opinions may be sent to the Bengaluru Development Minister. We welcome every suggestion that falls within the legal framework. This Bill is being...