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ED Names Valmark Realty Director in TDR Scam Involving Bengaluru Officials

BENGALURU: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint in connection to a Transferable Development Rights (TDR) scam involving the director of Valmark Realty Holdings Private Ltd (VRHPL) along with 19 other accused, including former employees of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The investigation, initiated based on an FIR lodged by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in 2019, claims that VRHPL’s director, Ratan Lath, acquired development right certificates (DRCs) and unlawfully sold TDRs to various real estate companies and individuals, netting illicit profits of approximately ₹27.7 crore. According to a press release from the ED, TDR brokers K Suresh,…

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Bengaluru Authority Creates Ward-Level Plan to Cut Emissions

Representative AI image BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority’s Climate Action Cell (CAC) is developing a ward-level climate action plan for Bengaluru. As part of this initiative, 10 wards across five city corporations will be selected, and a specific ward climate action plan (WCAP) will be created for each. These plans will offer a comprehensive overview of current environmental conditions, primary challenges, potential solutions, and a prioritized list of actions to ensure effective execution. The CAC is forming a working group to spearhead this project. According to the recent stakeholder meeting, this group will provide technical and sectoral expertise, assist with…

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New Bengaluru city corporations receive ₹125 crore boost

BENGALURU: The state government has authorized an initial allocation of Rs 125 crore for the five newly established city corporations, which were created from the previous Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Each corporation will receive Rs 25 crore to manage daily administrative and operational costs until a direct tax remittance system is implemented. This decision follows a proposal presented by the Chief Commissioner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) under the Greater Bengaluru Administration Act-2024. The Act, enacted on September 2, 2025, restructured BBMP into five independent municipal corporations: Bengaluru West, Bengaluru South, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru East, and Bengaluru Central.…

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Bengaluru Authority to Launch in September

BENGALURU: The state government is finalizing preparations to launch the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) on September 2. This new entity will replace the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) with five municipal corporations. Draft orders for the new corporations have already been issued, objections have been considered, and a final notification is expected soon. The historic BBMP headquarters, which has housed the city’s administration since 1947, is being renovated to serve as the Chief Minister’s office in his role as Chairperson of the GBA. The Bengaluru Urban Development Minister, acting as Deputy Chairperson, will work from the upgraded Deputy Mayor’s office.…

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Bengaluru Property Owners Criticize Officials Over E-Khata Issues

BENGALURU: After issuing penalty notices to numerous e-khata holders for allegedly under-declaring parking spaces in their property tax filings, the BBMP has dropped a new surprise — even if you pay the penalty, they will not update the property dimensions in the e-khata. Upset property owners are calling it a blatant exploitation. “They first accuse us of under-declaring our parking space. Now, when we agree to pay the penalty, they refuse to make any corrections. What’s the point of paying?” questioned frustrated homeowners. The silence from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who oversees Bengaluru’s development, has also left them perplexed.…

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Bengaluru: Builders Must Submit CCs Before Flat Transfers

BENGALURU: To combat unauthorized constructions, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has implemented a tough new policy for builders and property owners. It is now mandatory for them to present completion certificates before selling flats or properties. Layout approvals will only be granted once both the completion and occupancy certificates are provided. This measure addresses the ongoing problem of illegal constructions that have been bypassing official approvals, which have resulted in significant financial losses for the city corporation. The BBMP has identified thousands of unauthorized buildings but has yet to take decisive demolition actions. A BBMP official stated, “To tackle…

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Bengaluru Civic Body Faces E-Khata Grievance Backlog

Representative image created by AI BENGALURU: The BBMP is facing a growing backlash over 31,000 e-khata show-cause notices for property tax on parking areas, resulting in a significant backlog of unresolved grievances and a high rate of reopened complaints. In four wards—Kengeri, Hoodi, Horamavu, and Begur—over one-third of cases related to BBMP’s e-khata notices remain unresolved. As of August 7, 32 new complaints were reported, with 70 cases resolved in the past day, leaving 124 complaints pending. Additionally, 46 complaints were reopened, indicating dissatisfaction with previous resolutions. The Mahadevapura zone has the most unresolved complaints, with Hoodi (12 pending) and…

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Over 370K Bengaluru Properties Pending Tax Payments

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has identified approximately 370,000 properties with overdue taxes totaling between Rs 700 and 800 crore. Maheshwar Rao, the chief commissioner of BBMP, announced that notices will be sent again through SMS and email to remind defaulters to settle their dues. According to Special Commissioner (Revenue) Munish Moudgil, even though auction notices were issued for 6,000 to 7,000 properties, compliance rates remain unsatisfactory. To enhance compliance, BBMP plans to block the e-khata accounts of tax defaulters, preventing any property sales until taxes are paid. “This process may take 4-5 months, but it is crucial…

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Bengaluru e-Khata Reveals Extensive Property Tax Evasion

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has made significant strides with its newly launched e-Khata system, aimed at eliminating fraudulent property transactions and the fabrication of documents. Since its implementation on October 1, 2023, the system has uncovered substantial property tax evasion, recovering an impressive Rs 500 crore. BBMP officials highlight that the final e-Khata requests have exposed inconsistencies indicating considerable underreporting of property sizes and the inappropriate application of residential tax rates on commercial properties. These vulnerabilities, previously exploited through self-declaration, are now being addressed. Over 5.5 lakh e-Khatas Issued Since the introduction of the e-Khata system, more…

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Bengaluru Property Owners Get Relief: B-Khatas Now A-Khatas

In a pivotal decision poised to support numerous property owners in Bengaluru, the Karnataka Cabinet has authorized the regularization of B-Khata properties verified by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) up to September 30, 2024. These properties will now qualify for A-Khata status, providing much-needed legal clarity and enabling access to vital civic amenities such as electricity and water connections. The announcement was made on Thursday by Law Minister H.K. Patil after the cabinet meeting. He remarked, “This initiative aims to instill discipline in the city’s property development landscape and mitigate illegal constructions.” B-Khatas have historically created legal confusion. Initially…