BDA Unveils 4 Major Citizen-Centric Initiatives to Transform Bengaluru's Urban Landscape

Revised Charges for Regularisation

To make the process more accessible, the BDA has significantly slashed the charges, which are now calculated based on the current guidance value fixed by the Karnataka Revenue Department. For non-corner sites, the revised rates are:

• Sites up to 20x30: Reduced to 5 per cent of the guidance value (down from 10 per cent).
• Sites above 20x30 and up to 30x40: Reduced to 12.5 per cent (down from 25 per cent).
• Sites above 30x40 and up to 40x60: Reduced to 20 per cent (down from 40 per cent).
• Sites above 40x60 and up to 50x80: Reduced to 25 per cent of the guidance value plus penalty (down from 50 per cent plus penalty).

Note: For buildings located on corner sites, the payable amount will be double the rates mentioned above.

Who is Excluded?

The BDA has clarified that not all properties are eligible. Regularisation will not be granted for buildings located on:

• Land reserved for parks, playgrounds, open spaces, or civic amenities.
• Land required for roads or those obstructing the proposed Ring Road alignment.
• Land connected to national highways, bypass roads, or mass rapid transit systems.
• Stormwater drains, lakes, or riverbeds.
• Land situated beneath high-tension power lines.
• Acquired land currently affected by disputes or interim court orders.

Deadlines and Application Process

The BDA has set a strict deadline of December 15, 2026, for submitting applications. The authority warned that failure to obtain this benefit within two years of the commencement of the BDA (Amendment) Act, 2026, could lead to action for the removal of unauthorised occupation. Moving forward, all applications will be accepted exclusively online.

Applicants must provide a comprehensive set of documents, including:

• Sale deeds from the original khatedar and an Encumbrance Certificate (Form 15) from the preliminary notification date to the present.
• A photograph and signature attested by a Gazetted Officer.
• The most recent property or revenue tax receipt.
• A notary-attested self-declaration, Khata certificate, and extract.
• An approved building plan and work orders for water and electricity connections.
• Proof of residence (Aadhaar, voter ID, or ration card).

All documents and fees must be submitted online within two months of receiving the official notice.

Allotment of Marginal Land

The BDA is also introducing an application-based process for the allotment of "marginal land"—small parcels of Authority-owned land located adjacent to or behind sites already allotted by the BDA.

Key Details for Marginal Land Allotment:

• Deadline: Applications must be submitted by December 17, 2026, and within 30 days of the BDA notification publication.
• Processing Time: The Authority aims to complete the allotment process within 60 days of receiving an application.
• Pricing: For older layouts (excluding Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout) allotted under general, alternate-site, or Special Incentive Schemes, the price will be based on the guidance value at the time of approval.
• Landowner Provisions: Those compensated under the 60:40 arrangement can be allotted marginal land up to 600 square feet at the prevailing guidance value on the date of approval.

Additional Initiatives

Alongside these two major schemes, the BDA is implementing a special drive for the registration of absolute sale deeds and the allotment of incentive sites to further streamline property ownership and urban development in the city.