Karnataka Sets Rules for Layout Approvals on Converted Land
BENGALURU: The Karnataka Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj has issued guidelines for the design approval process for layouts on converted lands within gram panchayat limits but outside designated planning areas. As stated, under Section 199(B) of the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Act, 2025, the appropriate authority—either the Gram Panchayat or a government-nominated authority—must secure prior approval from the competent planning authority with jurisdiction over the layout plan. This approval is essential prior to issuing a new ‘khata’ or Property Identification (PID) number for construction-related sites, the statement noted. Developers are mandated to submit an application…