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Karnataka Housing Board Plans 593-Acre Project Near Foxconn

Representative image BENGALURU: The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has announced plans to acquire 593 acres of land near Devanahalli for a significant project, targeting regions experiencing rapid growth from substantial industrial investments, including the Foxconn manufacturing site. The proposal encompasses land in Vishwanathapura, Beerasandra, Shyanappanahalli, and Vajarahalli villages in Kundana hobli, Devanahalli taluk, Bengaluru Rural district. Officials indicated that the initiative aims to meet increasing residential demand spurred by swift urbanization and industrial expansion in the area. This notification, issued last week under the Land Acquisition Act, allows a 60-day period for landowners and interested parties to submit objections and…

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Karnataka Housing Board Cautions Public on Fake Site Sales

Representative AI image BENGALURU: The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has issued a public notice warning against the purchase of sites in the Suryanagar Phase-4 housing project using ‘plot selection letters.’ These transactions are deemed illegal and may result in potential fraud and financial losses. The KHB Housing Commissioner clarified that the total area acquired consists of 1,498 acres and 39 guntas (1 acre = 40 guntas) across Indlawadi, Kadujakkanahalli, and Bagganadoddi villages in Anekal taluk, Bengaluru Urban district. This land was obtained under section 6(1) of the Land Acquisition Act for the development of Suryanagar Phase-4 residential layout. The project…

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KHB Seeks Applications for New Residential Layout in Chamarajanagar

MYSURU: The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) is set to develop a new residential layout in Chamarajanagar, adding to the three existing layouts in the city. The KHB is currently conducting a demand survey to identify land for this new initiative, aimed at catering to the increasing housing needs in the area. The existing layouts, including sites and houses, have been successfully allocated at the Old Housing Board Colony near Ramasamudra and another location close to Dr. BR Ambedkar Stadium. Now, it is moving ahead to establish its fourth layout through a public-private partnership near Uttuvalli in Kasaba Hobli, having signed…

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Karnataka Housing Board Approves 43-Acre Township in Yelahanka

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Housing Board’s (KHB) ambitious integrated township project in Chikkajala, Yelahanka, is on track despite ongoing land disputes. The project is anticipated to include a multi-storied residential complex, a commercial center, a star hotel, and office spaces. Recently, the cabinet gave its approval for the project, which will operate under a public-private partnership (PPP) model on a 43-acre site, with an estimated cost of Rs 2,930 crore. However, ownership issues regarding the land remain a concern. The land acquisition saga dates back 23 years when KHB secured 95 acres and 13 guntas across multiple survey numbers in Chikkajala…

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Karnataka Housing Board: 772-Acre Project in Devanahalli

Representative AI image BENGALURU: The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has proposed a substantial 772-acre housing development near the Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) in Devanahalli, in response to the growing residential demand stemming from rapid urbanization and industrial expansion in the area. KHB plans to provide residential plots and affordable housing, particularly targeting economically disadvantaged groups, along with essential infrastructure like roads, water supply, and sanitation services. However, the future of this initiative remains uncertain, following the government’s recent cancellation of the acquisition of 1,777 acres due to farmers’ protests over the loss of fertile farmland. Officials reported that KHB…

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Karnataka Housing Board to Acquire 315 Acres Near Kengeri

AI-generated Representative Image BENGALURU: Taking a significant step toward the aspirations of countless urban poor and middle-class families, the Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has announced the acquisition of 315 acres in BM Kaval village, close to Kengeri. This expansive residential initiative, designed to provide housing and plots for the disenfranchised, was initiated with a preliminary notification released in late June. BM Kaval, located off Mysuru Road and well-connected via NICE Road and the extended Purple Line of Namma Metro, has long been seen as an area rich in urban potential. This housing project is poised to establish the region as…