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New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
NPKL site allottees see a ray of hope in SkyDeck
BENGALURU: The announcement of SkyDeck project at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) has come as a ray of hope for site allottees, who have been complaining of inadequate facilities there. While they believe that the project will help develop their layout, others are of the opinion that it is a move just to jack up land value in the region. The layout is being developed by Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) between Mysuru Road and Magadi Road, spread across 4,000 acres. In all, 10,000 sites were formed in 2016 and 2018. N Ashok, a site allottee, said SkyDeck is a welcome project as it will ensure better connectivity in and around the layout. Presently, the roads leading to the layout and inside it are non-motorable. Water supply and electricity connections are yet to be given. Another site allottee said work on the layout is yet to be completed. 'BDA it is yet to complete 50% of work though it claims 90% has been done. We have taken loans to construct houses and are paying rent and EMIs. The delay in providing basic amenities is only making matters worse. We hope that the SkyDeck project will help ensure all amenities in our layout,' he said.
Hans India
29-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
BDA planning to add 3,000 acres of 18 villages for Karanth layout
Bengaluru: While the development work of Dr. K Shivarama Karanth Layout is in progress, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) came forward to identify the land required to build an advanced layout under the same name. This is the second largest layout being developed by BDA. The final notification was to acquire 3837 acres 5.25 guntes of land for this project. Out of this, 3173 acres 22.60 guntes of the acquired land has been acquired without any dispute, and 9 blocks with an area of about 63,05,833 sq m. have been divided into 9 blocks and about 30,000 plots of various sizes have been created. About Rs 1800 crore has been spent for its development. While the work related to the layout is in progress, it is planned to add about 3000 acres to the advanced layout by extending the advanced layout to 18 villages in Yelahanka and Bangalore North taluk. The BDA, which had issued a notification in this regard on May 5, had formed a team of four land acquisition officers to identify the land required for the layout proposed to be created by Dr. K Shivarama Karanth and to consolidate the information required for issuing the preliminary notification. It was instructed to identify the land that can be acquired, fill in the account, area and other details related to it in the prescribed form and submit it within 5 days (May 10) along with the map and RTCs. ''As instructed, the field survey is already almost complete. The landmark, map, account holder details, area, chalk line and other details have been compiled and provided to the authority, and it has been decided to submit a proposal to the government soon,'' says an official. The villages that have been primarily identified for the expansion of Shivarama Karantha Layout are in the limits of Yelahanka and Bangalore North taluks. It includes a total of 18 villages including Kondashettyhalli, Lingarajasagar, Soladevanahalli, Chikkabanavara, Kempapura, Kasaghattapura, Kumbarahalli, Avalahalli, Mavallipura, JB Kaval, Lingarajpura, Mylappanahalli, Bylakere, Madhugirihalli, Shivakote, Muthugadahalli, Krishnarajapura, Krishnarajasagar. Some of the villages in these identified areas, including Soladevanahalli, Chikkabanavara, JB Kaval, are close to the proposed Peripheral Ring Road corridor. In some of the 9 zones, 85% of the work has been completed, while in others, 30% is pending. Electric poles have been installed. Road, UGD network, water connection, and improvement works of junctions are in progress. All contractors have been instructed to complete this work within three months. The expansion process of the layout could have been started after completing the work of the layout that is currently being undertaken and allotment of sites. However, the BDA is acting hastily in this matter. 'There is undeveloped land in Bengaluru North. Also, connectivity will increase from the PRR corridor. Due to this, the demand for housing in this area will also increase. In this context, the expansion of the layout also needs to be done soon. Since the expansion of the layout is also coming near the PRR project, the land requirement may exceed 3000 acres,'' say BDA sources.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Relief for landowners as Karnataka HC quashes BDA's land acquisition proceedings
BENGALURU : Karnataka high court has quashed BDA's land acquisition proceedings as the civic agency had failed to take possession of the land it had sought to acquire 24 years ago, providing big relief to its landowners. The proceedings concerned parcels of land - comprising 350 sites - in Hemmigepura and Ganakallu villages of Kengeri hobli, Bengaluru South taluk. The petition was filed by H Nagarajaiah and three others. Bangalore Development Authority had proposed acquisition of land for developing Banashankari VI Stage layout . It had issued preliminary notification on Nov 15, 2000, and final notification on August 21, 2001. Justice ES Indiresh said in his order, "In view of not taking possession of the lands in question and the majority of the lands in the impugned acquisition proceedings being deleted pursuant to the (earlier) order passed by this court and the govt, the contention by the BDA cannot be accepted that the scheme has been substantially implemented..." Authorities abandoned scheme: HC The judge added: "...The acquisition concerning the subject lands is held to be bad in law as the respondent authorities abandoned the scheme." The landowners submitted BDA had acknowledged, in a Jan 23, 2002 letter, it hadn't taken possession of the land in question. Following Nagarajaiah's representation, the then CM issued directives on Dec 15, 2010, to withdraw the acquisition proceedings. A subsequent representation made on June 22, 2022, remains under consideration, the court was informed. The petitioners presented RTC (land record) extracts to establish their continued possession of the properties. They pointed out various parcels of land in Ganakallu village were previously removed from acquisition following high court orders, with similar decisions applying to land in Somapura village. The BDA's assertion of substantial scheme implementation was contested. Justice Indiresh noted that for the total 2138 acres intended for acquisition, the authorities have not provided evidence of substantial implementation. The judge emphasised that the court had previously quashed notifications for certain other land under the same notification. He observed that while other owners' lands were removed from acquisition with proper notifications, the subject land received no such consideration, constituting discrimination under Article 14 of the Constitution.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Relief for landowners as Karnataka HC quashes BDA's land acquisition proceedings
BENGALURU: Karnataka high court has quashed BDA's land acquisition proceedings as the civic agency had failed to take possession of the land it had sought to acquire 24 years ago, providing big relief to its landowners. The proceedings concerned parcels of land - comprising 350 sites - in Hemmigepura and Ganakallu villages of Kengeri hobli, Bengaluru South taluk. The petition was filed by H Nagarajaiah and three others. Bangalore Development Authority had proposed acquisition of land for developing Banashankari VI Stage layout. It had issued preliminary notification on Nov 15, 2000, and final notification on August 21, 2001. Justice ES Indiresh said in his order, "In view of not taking possession of the lands in question and the majority of the lands in the impugned acquisition proceedings being deleted pursuant to the (earlier) order passed by this court and the govt, the contention by the BDA cannot be accepted that the scheme has been substantially implemented..." Authorities abandoned scheme: HC The judge added: "...The acquisition concerning the subject lands is held to be bad in law as the respondent authorities abandoned the scheme." The landowners submitted BDA had acknowledged, in a Jan 23, 2002 letter, it hadn't taken possession of the land in question. Following Nagarajaiah's representation, the then CM issued directives on Dec 15, 2010, to withdraw the acquisition proceedings. A subsequent representation made on June 22, 2022, remains under consideration, the court was informed. The petitioners presented RTC (land record) extracts to establish their continued possession of the properties. They pointed out various parcels of land in Ganakallu village were previously removed from acquisition following high court orders, with similar decisions applying to land in Somapura village. The BDA's assertion of substantial scheme implementation was contested. Justice Indiresh noted that for the total 2138 acres intended for acquisition, the authorities have not provided evidence of substantial implementation. The judge emphasised that the court had previously quashed notifications for certain other land under the same notification. He observed that while other owners' lands were removed from acquisition with proper notifications, the subject land received no such consideration, constituting discrimination under Article 14 of the Constitution.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bengaluru development body plans expansion of Karanth Layout project
While development work on the Dr K Shivarama Karanth Layout is still in progress, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is now moving ahead with plans to expand the layout further under the same name. In a major step, BDA is considering acquiring an additional 3,000 acres spread across 18 villages in Yelahanka and Bengaluru North taluk to continue building on the success of the current phase. This would make it the second-largest housing project being developed by BDA. Earlier, a final notification was issued for acquiring 3,837 acres and 5.25 guntas of land. Out of this, 3,173 acres and 22.6 guntas have already been acquired without any legal disputes. On this acquired land, BDA has created approximately 30,000 plots across nine blocks, covering a total layout area of around 63.05 lakh sq. meters. An estimated `1,800 crore has been spent on the project so far. Even as this phase progresses, BDA issued a notification on May 5 for identifying new land parcels for the expanded layout. A team comprising four land acquisition officers has been tasked with gathering necessary data and identifying eligible land in coordination with engineers and land surveyors. The team was instructed to submit a report including maps, land records, and detailed descriptions by May 10. An official stated, 'Most of the field survey has already been completed. Land identification and necessary documentation have been submitted to the BDA. A proposal will be placed before the state government shortly.' 18 villages identified for potential acquisition include Kondashettihalli, Lingarajasagara, Soladevanahalli, Chikkabanavara, Kempapura, Kasaghatapura, Kumbarahalli, Avalahalli, Mavallipura, JB Kaval, Lingarajapura, Mailappanahalli, Byalakere, Madhugirihalli, Shivakote, Muttugadahalli, Krishnarajapura, and Krishnarajasagara. Notably, villages like Soladevanahalli, Chikkabanavara, and JB Kaval lie near the proposed Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) corridor, making them strategically important for expansion. Proximity to PRR a key factor Most of the villages marked for expansion fall within the jurisdiction of Yelahanka and Bengaluru North taluks. BDA officials highlight that areas closer to the PRR will benefit from enhanced connectivity and are witnessing growing demand for residential plots. Need for expansion According to BDA, while around 85% of the work is complete in some blocks, other areas are still 30% incomplete. Installation of electric poles, roadworks, underground drainage (UGD), water pipelines, and junction upgrades are underway. Contractors have been instructed to complete all remaining works within three months. Despite public criticism about the rush to expand before completing the current phase, BDA defends the move. 'There is still undeveloped land in North Bengaluru, and the PRR will significantly boost connectivity and demand. Therefore, we must act swiftly,' a senior BDA official said.
