Bengaluru: South corporation shuts 63 commercial establishments in residential layouts
The Bengaluru South City Corporation has sealed 63 commercial establishments operating “illegally” in residential areas across its jurisdiction during a special enforcement drive conducted by officials.
Published - November 04, 2026 12:42 am IST - Bengaluru
The Corporation sealed the highest number of establishments in the BTM Layout Assembly constituency, where 30 shops were shut. | Photo Credit: Image for representational purpose
The Bengaluru South City Corporation has sealed 63 commercial establishments operating “illegally” in residential areas across its jurisdiction during a special enforcement drive conducted by officials.
The Corporation sealed the highest number of establishments in the BTM Layout Assembly constituency, where 30 shops were shut. This was followed by 10 in the Bengaluru South constituency, nine in Bommanahalli, eight in Padmanabhanagar, four in Jayanagar, and two within the limits of the Anekal Assembly constituency (part of which falls under the South City Corporation).
According to Corporation officials, the action targeted commercial establishments operating in residential areas in violation of regulations. Officials said they were causing inconvenience to residents and obstructing vehicular movement. Bakeries, eateries, condiment stores, salons, beauty parlours, fruit and vegetable outlets, hardware stores, and other commercial establishments were among those sealed.
The Corporation said commercial establishments operating on roads narrower than 40 feet in residential areas were prohibited. However, several establishments had continued operations without valid trade licences despite being issued notices and instructions to vacate.
The drive was conducted simultaneously across several wards in Kumaraswamy Layout, J.P. Nagar, Madiwala, Koramangala, Ejipura, Jakkasandra, Begur, Singasandra, Yelachenahalli, Uttarahalli, Gottigere, Bilekahalli and Arakere, among others.
Commissioner K.N. Ramesh warned of strict legal action against establishments operating illegally or without the necessary licences.
Published - November 04, 2026 12:42 am IST
Terms & conditions | Institutional Subscriber
Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments.
We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.
