BDA & GBA Impact: 5% Reservation for Persons with Disabilities in Site Allotments

The Karnataka Government’s latest amendment to Urban Development Authority rules will directly influence how sites are allotted by agencies like Bangalore Development Authority and the evolving framework under the Greater Bengaluru Authority.

A key change is the introduction of a mandatory 5% reservation for persons with disabilities, with allotments at 75% of the site value, bringing both access and affordability into the urban land distribution system.

For Bengaluru, this is particularly relevant as BDA layouts and future GBA-aligned developments form a major portion of planned urban expansion. This amendment is expected to be reflected in:

• New BDA site allotment notifications

• Future GBA-led planning and distribution frameworks

• Integration into layout approvals and beneficiary identification

Current Reservation Structure (Applicable to UDAs including BDA):

CategoryReservation %Other Backward Classes (OBC)10%Scheduled Tribes (ST)7%Scheduled Castes (SC)17%Defence Personnel / Ex-Servicemen5%State Government Employees3%Central Government Employees1%General Public50%Eminent Persons (Sports/Arts/Science etc.)2%Persons with Disabilities5%Total100%

Why this matters for Bengaluru:

With increasing focus on structured urban growth under GBA and continued land allotments by BDA, this amendment ensures that inclusivity becomes part of mainstream planning rather than a secondary consideration.

Watch upcoming BDA notifications closely, this change is likely to shape eligibility, pricing, and allotment patterns in future layouts.