The Government of Karnataka, on September 7, 2026, has enacted the Bangalore Development Authority (Amendment) Act, 2026, further amending the Bangalore Development Authority Act, 1976. The amendment comes into force at once and revises the monetary thresholds under Section 10 as well as the provisions governing allotment of certain Authority lands to unauthorised occupants under Section 38D.
Under Section 10, the existing monetary limit of ₹50 lakh is increased to ₹5 crore in both sub-sections (1) and (2). Section 38D is also substituted to prescribe allotment charges based on the extent of land with building: 5% of guidance value for plots up to 20'×30'; 12.5% for plots above 20'×30' up to 30'×40'; 20% for plots above 30'×40' up to 40'×60'; and 25% of guidance value plus prescribed penalty for plots above 40'×60' up to 50'×80'. For corner sites with buildings, the applicable rate is twice the specified rate.
Further, unauthorised occupants of Authority lands must obtain allotment under Section 38D within two years from the commencement of the Amendment Act. If allotment is not obtained within this period, the Bangalore Development Authority is required to evict such unauthorised occupants.
[Karnataka Act No. 42 of 2026]
