BDA should take back empty sites from owners who don’t build houses, says N.A. Haris

BDA Chairman N.A. Haris has proposed that the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) should take back empty sites from owners who fail to build houses within four years of allotment. During an interactive program 'THTalksBengaluru' organized by The Hindu, Haris mentioned that the BDA's rules permit this action, and they are currently engaged in discussions with the government.

He announced that the BDA is conducting a land audit of its layouts to determine the number of allottees who have built houses and those who haven't. Once the report is finalized, the proposal will be further pursued. Haris addressed the concerns of several readers who expressed frustration over the inadequate infrastructure in BDA layouts.

He emphasized that despite the ready availability of facilities like water, drainage, and electricity, allottees have failed to construct homes on their allocated sites. In the case of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout, Haris noted that the BDA is committed to completing all pending work within 10 days if the allottees promise to build a house.

When asked about the BDA's reluctance to fall under the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA-K) jurisdiction, Haris clarified that while they have no objections to being under RERA-K, it is not a mandatory requirement since the BDA is a government entity and will not abandon its responsibilities.