New criteria for authorizing residential layouts on converted property outside of planning agencies’ jurisdiction have been announced by the Karnataka government. This action intends to reduce unregulated real estate activity in rural and semi-urban areas, guarantee adequate infrastructure, and expedite land development procedures.
When requesting layout approvals for converted agricultural land located outside the boundaries of municipal planning bodies or urban development authority (UDAs), many landowners and developers were faced with uncertainty until recently. Inadequate amenities, erratic design, and land use issues resulted from the lack of clear standards. The government hopes to make the approval process more consistent and accountable under the new framework.
In places outside the jurisdiction of planning agencies like the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) or Urban Development agencies in cities like Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Mangaluru, Deputy Commissioners (DCs) will be in charge of issuing layout permissions in accordance with the new criteria. In order to guarantee that the land is lawfully designated for non-agricultural uses, the procedure requires prior land conversion under Section 95 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act.
Road width, drainage systems, water supply, street lighting, and open space reservation are additional requirements that developers must follow. To ensure balanced and sustainable expansion, parks and municipal amenities must occupy a minimum percentage of the land area. Before offering plots for sale to purchasers, authorities will also demand that developers provide the required infrastructure.
According to the state administration, these rules are meant to stop illegal layouts from developing, which frequently lack essential amenities and present long-term problems for locals. By permitting planned residential expansion without placing an undue load on urban regions, the policy is also anticipated to promote rural development.
These regulations are an important step in encouraging planned growth throughout the state of Karnataka, as the real estate industry there is expanding quickly beyond the boundaries of large cities. A transparent approach will benefit both purchasers and developers, and local governments can guarantee improved infrastructure planning and land use management.
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