BMRDA Civic Amenity Site Rules, 2026: Karnataka Finalises New Framework for CA Site Allotments
The Government of Karnataka has notified the Karnataka Planning Authorities (Allotment of Civic Amenity Sites within the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region) Rules, 2026, introducing a structured framework for allotment, lease, renewal and sale o…
The Government of Karnataka has notified the Karnataka Planning Authorities (Allotment of Civic Amenity Sites within the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region) Rules, 2026, introducing a structured framework for allotment, lease, renewal and sale of Civic Amenity (CA) sites within the BMRDA jurisdiction.
The Rules apply to Planning Authorities under BMRDA, while excluding BDA, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), Urban Development Authorities and authorities outside the BMRDA limits.
Key features include:
- Mandatory BMRDA oversight through a dedicated Civic Amenity Site Allotment Committee.
- Reservation norms for SC/ST and differently-abled institutions.
- Lease-based allotment structure for up to 30 years with renewal provisions.
- Introduction of annuity and lump-sum lease payment models.
- Provision enabling eventual sale/conveyance of already-utilised CA sites subject to conditions and payment of sital value.
- Restriction on change of use, subdivision and unauthorized alienation of CA sites.
- Mandatory transparency through publication of available CA sites and annual disclosure registers.
The notification is likely to have a significant impact on educational, charitable, religious, social and institutional entities seeking CA site allotments in rapidly urbanising BMRDA planning areas. It also formalises monitoring and audit mechanisms concerning civic amenity land utilisation.
The Rules were notified on 15.05.2026 and published in the Karnataka Gazette dated 16.05.2026.
