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Bengaluru's ORR: Ghost Apartments Stand Empty Despite Housing Crisis

Police officials have clarified that ignorance of the rule will not be accepted as an excuse, and landlords will be held accountable for violations. Image: Canva

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News18•10-03-2026, 09:34

Bengaluru's ORR: Ghost Apartments Stand Empty Despite Housing Crisis

•Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR) is home to 15-20 fully built, empty apartment complexes, dubbed 'ghost apartments'.
•These projects lack essential documents like occupancy certificates, Cauvery water connections, and fire clearances.
•Developers often rush construction on complex land parcels, selling units before securing all necessary approvals.
•Buyers are stuck paying EMIs for years for homes they cannot occupy, with some projects delayed over 5 years.
•The situation highlights a paradox: Bengaluru faces a housing shortage, yet many ready homes remain uninhabitable due to legal hurdles.

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