GBA Proposes 10% Hike in Permissible Deviation Limit
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has proposed to increase the permissible deviation limit in building constructions from 5% to 15%, aiming to ease the process for property owners and developers. This move is expected to benefit numerous buildings that have been unable to obtain Occupancy Certificates due to minor deviations from sanctioned plans.
Addressing the Need for Change
According to M. Maheshwar Rao, Commissioner, GBA, “Due to high land prices in Bengaluru and various unavoidable reasons, many plot owners have constructed buildings with certain deviations from the sanctioned plan, often leaving reduced setbacks and facing difficulties.” The current rules only allow up to 5% deviation to be regularised, causing issues for property owners seeking water supply and electricity connections.
Penalty Structure and Revenue Generation
The corporations have also proposed to impose a penalty for regularisation of deviations within permissible limits as a percentage of the guidance value of the plot. This move is seen as a revenue-mopping exercise, aiming to generate income for the authorities.The GBA has termed this proposal a “people-friendly decision,” aiming to simplify the process for property owners and developers while ensuring compliance with building regulations.
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