Karnataka Licensed Electrical Contractors’ Association seeks clarity on the Supreme Court order, occupancy certificates and temporary electricity connections
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Licensed Electrical Contractors’ Association has announced a statewide protest on March 11 demanding clarity on key regulatory issues, including guidelines related to Occupancy Certificates (OC) and habitation approvals for buildings.
Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru today, the association’s State President C. Ramesh said the protest aims to urge the government to issue clear directives following a Supreme Court order on temporary electricity connections.
Ramesh stated that lakhs of property owners across Karnataka have obtained temporary electricity connections while constructing buildings, often using bank-financed loans.
He warned that strict enforcement of the court order without clear guidelines could create financial, social and psychological difficulties for citizens who are in the process of completing their buildings.
The association has urged the government to provide policy clarity and possible relaxations for buildings that have already received temporary electricity connections or submitted applications.
Association General Secretary H. V. Chandrababu called on authorities to clearly define which categories of buildings must obtain mandatory Occupancy Certificates (OC).
He noted that many applications related to buildings constructed without approved plans in both urban and rural areas remain pending. Chandrababu suggested that the State government consider a special legislation or one-time settlement mechanism to address these cases.
Chandrababu also highlighted difficulties faced by entrepreneurs seeking electricity connections under Micro Small and Medium Enterprises certification and urged the government to issue clearer operational guidelines.
The association has announced a mass protest at 10:30 AM on March 11 at Freedom Park, where thousands of electrical contractors from across the State are expected to participate.
Leaders said the demonstration aims to push for immediate government action and clear policies that protect both contractors and property owners.
