Draft Building Bye-law Amendment Notified Across GBA Jurisdiction

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has issued a draft notification proposing amendments to building bye-laws, including increasing permissible construction deviation limits. Citizens can submit objections and suggestions to respective City Corporations within 30 days.

Key Details:

• Authority:

Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)

• Announced by: Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao

• Guidance: Deputy CM & Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar

• Draft Notification Date: 01 April 2026

• Last Date for Public Feedback: 30 April 2026

• Major Proposal:

Increase permissible building deviation from 5% to 15%

• Applicable under amendment to Clause 6 of Building Bye-laws, 2003

• Regularization allowed upon payment of penalty

• Reason for Amendment:

High land prices and practical construction constraints

• Many buildings exceed current 5% deviation limit

• Difficulty in obtaining:

Occupancy Certificates

• Water and electricity connections

• Government Position:

Relief-oriented and people-friendly decision

• Stricter enforcement planned for violations beyond 15%

• Focus on maintaining safety, ventilation, and light standards

Public Participation

Citizens are encouraged to:

• Review the draft notification

• Submit objections or suggestions

• Provide constructive feedback before final approval

Submission Locations

• Bengaluru North City Corporation

Commissioner, Amruthahalli Main Road, Byatarayanapura – 560092

• Bengaluru Central City Corporation

Commissioner, 10th Floor, Public Utility Building (PUB), MG Road – 560001

• Bengaluru East City Corporation

Commissioner, RHB Colony, Opp. Phoenix Mall – 560048

• Bengaluru South City Corporation

Commissioner, Palike Commercial Complex, Jayanagar 2nd Block – 560001

• Bengaluru West City Corporation

Commissioner, 16th Cross Road, IPP Centre, Malleswaram – 560003

Official Link:
https://updates.bbmpgov.in/public