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Bengaluru body suggests strict fines for vacant properties

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is set to implement a one-time 10% non-construction fine for allottees who fail to build homes within three years of receiving their plots. Officials emphasized that the rule will be strictly enforced, with sale deeds not issued until construction is completed. This initiative primarily targets beneficiaries who have either neglected to build homes or engaged in illegal plot transfers, despite significant increases in land values. Notably, Arkavathy and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) are exempt from this rule due to delays and incomplete infrastructure that hindered construction for allottees. Under the BDA scheme, plots were…

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Bengaluru Engineers Appeal Against RERA ‘Promoter’ Order

BENGALURU: Several engineers from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) are urging senior officials to contest the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) order issued on Nov 7, which classifies the agency as a promoter under the Rera Act. However, sources indicate that BDA chairman NA Harris is reluctant to pursue an appeal, causing unrest within the organization. A senior bureaucrat commented, “The engineers are pressing the government to file an appeal to exempt the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) from Rera’s jurisdiction. Their primary concern is straightforward: the BDA has a history of delays. Being under Rera means they will be…

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BDA Resolves 20-Year Arkavathy Dispute, Allots 784 Sites

Representative AI image BENGALURU: In a long-awaited resolution to one of its most contentious issues, the BDA on Monday allocated 784 alternative plots in the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) to allottees from the Arkavathy Layout who lost their sites due to land denotification and reallocation. The allotment, which utilized a computerized randomization process at the BDA headquarters, took mere minutes to complete, marking the end of a two-decade struggle for many beneficiaries. Officials stated that this initiative aimed to provide long-delayed relief to allottees awaiting resolution since 2005-06. “We have allocated 784 sites at once to resolve a longstanding issue…

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Karnataka RERA Orders Registration of Delayed Bengaluru Layouts

BENGALURU: In a significant development for homebuyers who have awaited possession of plots for nearly a decade, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) has ruled that the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) must be classified as a “promoter” under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. K-Rera has instructed the BDA to register the long-overdue Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) within two weeks and to justify why penalty proceedings should not be initiated for selling sites without the necessary Rera registration. The ruling, issued on November 7 by a two-member bench, followed multiple complaints from allottees who claimed that the…

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Bengaluru agency recovers ₹12 crore in encroached BTM Layout land

BENGALURU: On Monday, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) successfully reclaimed a valuable land parcel in BTM 1st Stage, valued at approximately Rs 12.3 crore. Officials reported that unauthorized compounds and sheds were illegally built on BDA property situated in Survey No. 50 of Tavarekere village, Begur Hobli, Bengaluru South taluk. The BDA task force, under the guidance of the executive engineer from the south division and with police assistance, moved to demolish the encroachments. The BDA recovered 6,629 sqft of land. This action is a part of a broader initiative aimed at identifying and reclaiming government and BDA lands that…

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Bengaluru: BDA’s Empty Promises Frustrate KG Layout Residents

Representative Image BENGALURU: Despite repeated appeals and reassurances from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Commissioner and Chairman, as well as visits from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and the Legislative Assembly’s Petition Committee, site owners at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) are still facing unresolved issues. The persistent problems with infrastructure became evident once more when heavy rains transformed several areas into muddy, impassable zones. A poignant image of an autorickshaw driver struggling to free his vehicle from the mud has come to symbolize residents’ frustrations. Locals reported that the driver was transporting a family member to a nearby hospital when…

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Tax and Stamp Cess for Bengaluru Business Corridor Costs

BENGALURU: The state government will impose a betterment tax and a 1% stamp duty cess on properties near the 117km-long Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC) to recover project costs. The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will oversee the complete construction, with funds collected going towards repaying a Rs 27,000-crore loan from HUDCO. Documents from TOI indicate that the government expects the BBC to elevate land values in the vicinity, therefore, a 1,000-meter impact zone will be established for taxation purposes. “Given that the project’s influence will be more pronounced within the first 500 meters from the road, a betterment levy in accordance…

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Bengaluru Body Claims RERA Order Doesn’t Apply, Cites Status

BENGLAURU: Following Rera’s designation of the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NKPL) project as “lapsed” due to significant delays and unmet commitments to allottees, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) asserted on Monday that it is not a “promoter” and therefore outside Rera’s jurisdiction. In its official statements, BDA contended that complaints against it do not hold under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, as site allotments are solely contractual. The authority highlighted that site allotments are regulated by its 1984 rules, strictly governing the relationship between the BDA and the allottee. Once an allotment is accepted, the allottee is bound…

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Transit-Oriented Development Can Transform Bengaluru’s Traffic

Representative image The Revised Master Plan-2041 seeks to enhance the sustainability and livability of the city, harnessing advanced technologies and consulting expert global organizations to foster balanced growth over the next two decades. After withdrawing the controversial Master Plan-2011 draft, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has now issued global tenders to develop the Revised Master Plan-2041 (RMP-2041). This ambitious undertaking aims to align rapid urban growth with sustainable planning to create a well-connected, environmentally friendly urban space. The state government plans to engage top private firms through international bidding, moving away from dependency on state-run bodies. Spanning over 500 sq…

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Property Owners Criticize Bengaluru Body for High Khata Fees

BENGALURU: The high khata transfer fee set by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has faced criticism from property owners in its developed layouts. Property owners express willingness to pay a transfer fee but dispute the significant increase introduced by the BDA. They assert that the hike is not justified and imposes an undue financial strain on individuals updating property ownership records without any meaningful additional service or benefit. A common complaint is that the BDA charges the same fee for transferring khata to a dependent’s name after the original owner’s death as it does for standard sale transactions. Owners have…