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Bengaluru body launches new master plan for 500 sq km area

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has begun drafting a Revised Master Plan 2041 for regions outside the Greater Bengaluru Area (GBA). This decision marks a renewed emphasis on the city’s peripheral areas, with a tender notification issued on April 1. The move follows the transfer of planning authority for regions within GBA to the municipal corporation, diminishing the BDA’s role in central city planning. Now, the agency is refocusing on approximately 500 sq km of land outside GBA limits. This area encompasses considerable revenue land that could significantly impact Bengaluru’s future…

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Draft rules simplify basement and parking norms in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The state government has proposed significant amendments to Bengaluru’s building regulations under the Revised Master Plan (RMP) 2015, with the aim of facilitating legal construction for homeowners with smaller plots without compromising valuable space. The proposed draft simplifies setback requirements, eases basement regulations, and modernizes parking guidelines — changes that officials claim will streamline compliance and curb unauthorized constructions. “When regulations are overly complicated or impractical, individuals tend to resort to illegal constructions. By simplifying the guidelines, we support small-plot owners who cannot afford to sacrifice buildable space while promoting better ventilation and adherence to legal standards,” stated Tushar…