Land Acquisition to Be Expedited for Service Road Development Along Rajakaluve Buffer Zone

Bengaluru East City Municipal Corporation has directed officials to accelerate land acquisition and planning processes for a proposed 18 km service road project along the rajakaluve buffer zone to reduce congestion and strengthen urban infrastructure.

Key Details:

• Meeting chaired by Commissioner D. S. Ramesh with B-SMILE officials on April 7, 2026

• Proposal to construct ~18 km service road from Bellandur Lake outlet to Varthur Lake Kodi (Virginia Mall stretch)

• Planned 15-metre-wide roads on both sides of the storm water drain buffer zone

• Focus on reducing traffic congestion and improving connectivity

• Officials instructed to complete land acquisition and technical processes within timeline.

Project Objectives:

• Reduce traffic congestion

• Expand road network

• Prevent encroachments along rajakaluves

• Strengthen urban infrastructure

Key Decisions & Directions:

Alignment and Mapping:

• Alignment and Mapping

Identification of buffer zones along rajakaluves

• Preparation and finalization of alignment and superimposed maps

• Approval required from Additional Chief Town Planning Authority

• Detailed Project Report (DPR)

Submission of DPR for service road and related infrastructure

• Field inspections and drawing verification in high-density areas

• Survey and Property Identification

Identification of private land parcels for acquisition

• Use of revenue records, CDP maps, and alignment plans

• Discussion on TDR (Transfer of Development Rights) for affected landowners

• Draft Notification

Preparation of draft notification for initiating land acquisition process

• Buffer Zone Regulations

Buffer zones to be treated as park/open spaces

• Mandatory 15% open space reservation by developers

• Enforcement of setback norms from buffer edges