SC directive sparks renewed hopes of crackdown on commercial activities in residential layouts

SC directive sparks renewed hopes of crackdown on commercial activities in residential layouts

The development follows a Supreme Court directive dated March 25, which directed all corporations in India to conduct a comprehensive inquiry to identify areas demarcated exclusively for residential use but being misused for non-residential purposes.

In a relief to several residential areas across the city, the Bengaluru corporations will conduct a survey of commercial establishments in residential lanes that are flouting zonal rules.

The development follows a Supreme Court directive dated March 25, which directed all corporations in India to conduct a comprehensive inquiry to identify areas demarcated exclusively for residential use but being misused for non-residential purposes.

Published – April 16, 2026 08:42 pm IST

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