Vinod M Jain
With the objective of easing traffic congestion in Bengaluru, promoting planned urban development,and providing permanent solutions to citizens’ long-pending issues relating to residential sites and housing, the Chief Minister will conduct a comprehensive review of the ambitious projects undertaken by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA).
The Chief Minister is expected to hold detailed discussions with senior BDA officials on key projects that will benefit the general public and transform the city’s infrastructure landscape.
Following the meeting, the Chief Minister is likely to announce important decisions and new initiatives at a press conference scheduled for tomorrow.
Key Expectations :
Regularisation of Houses Under Rule 38(D)–50% Reduction in Fees.
The Government has already issued a notification to regularise houses constructed more than 12 years ago (before 10.07.2008)on lands acquired by the BDA.
To provide significant relief to citizens, the rates based on the guidance value have now been substantially reduced:
* Up to 20×30 sites: Reduced from 10% to just 5%.
* Above 20×30 and up to 30×40 sites: Reduced from 25% to just 12.5%.
* Above 30×40 and up to 40×60 sites: Reduced from 40% to 20%.
* Above 40×60 and up to 50×80 sites: Reduced from 50% to 25%.
The notification providing for the levy of penalties is also in force.The Chief Minister is likely to launch a fully computerised system for submitting applications under this scheme.
Overall,at the review meeting scheduled to be held tomorrow under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister, officials are expected to receive necessary directions regarding the current status of projects,pace of implementation,progress of land acquisition, financial and administrative aspects, and completion of works within the stipulated timelines.
The Chief Minister is also expected to announce new projects to be undertaken by the BDA.
