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Elderly Man's 46-Year Home Ownership Fight Ends in Victory
4 Feb
Summary
- A 78-year-old man received his house sale deed after a 46-year wait.
- He made countless trips to the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) headquarters.
- The BDA processed his case after a recent visit to the Citizen Assistance Cell.
For nearly half a century, 78-year-old Krishna Sadananda Thantry endured a bureaucratic ordeal, desperately seeking ownership of a house. His journey began in 1979-80 when he was gifted a property. Over 46 years, he made numerous trips to the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) headquarters, facing constant delays and unfulfilled promises.
Initially, officials cited various rules, complicating the property transfer process. Thantry refused to pay bribes, causing his file to languish for decades. Exhausted and losing hope, he recently visited the BDA's Citizen Assistance Cell.
Remarkably, this visit led to a breakthrough. On January 29, 2026, Thantry finally received his sale deed, a testament to persistence. BDA officials stated their commitment to improving accessibility and resolving citizen issues promptly.
