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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…

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Bengaluru invites global bids for revised 2041 master plan

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has initiated a global tender to develop the Revised Master Plan (RMP-2041), which aims to create a comprehensive vision for the city’s future. This decision follows the previous RMP-2031 being put on hold due to criticism over insufficient scientific foundation, inadequate stakeholder involvement, and failure to tackle the city’s rapid and unplanned growth. Interested bidders can submit proposals until September 30. BDA officials assert that the new plan will rectify past shortcomings and establish a robust framework for managing Bengaluru’s growing population, increasing traffic, and urban expansion. A high-tech 3D drone survey is currently…

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Bengaluru Body Revises OC Stance After Yearlong Delay

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has issued a new circular regarding rectified occupancy certificates, providing much-needed relief to home buyers. For years, many buyers struggled to obtain occupancy certificates because of the requirement to reserve 10% of flats for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). This regulation was challenged in court, and the High Court deemed the original BDA circular from November 8, 2010, unconstitutional. While the petition was resolved on August 7, 2024, the BDA took almost a year to release the revised circular. The High Court ruled that according to Article 300A of the Indian Constitution, no individual can…

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Karnataka HC: BDA Must Prove Title in Sadashivanagar Case

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has resolved two writ appeals concerning a protracted land use and ownership dispute over a one-acre plot adjacent to the Sadashivanagar Club. The court ruled that the land use designation in the Bengaluru Master Plan has expired due to non-utilization. A division bench consisting of Justice SG Pandit and Justice TM Nadaf stated that any further actions on the application filed by members of the former Mysuru royal family would hinge on the outcome of a pending civil suit before the Bengaluru city civil judge. The appeals were put forth by the Bangalore Development Authority…