NEWS – Karnataka State government has issued a draft notification for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Estate Management Rules 2024.

KEY PROVISIONS

Lease Restrictions

• Maximum Lease Period: 30 years for BBMP immovable properties
• Authority Levels for Leasing:
  • Chief Commissioner: Up to 5 years, with prior approval from the relevant standing committee
  • Council Approval: Required for leases between 5 to 15 years
  • Government Sanction: Needed for leases between 15 to 30 years
• Elimination of Long Leases: Prevention of excessively long leases (e.g., 99-year leases)

Sale Restrictions

• Permitted Sales: Only to government departments, public sector undertakings, and government-owned organizations
• Prohibited Sales: No sales to private individuals, institutions, or companies
• Approval Requirement: Prior approval from the Government of Karnataka for all sales

Allocation for Disadvantaged Groups

• Reserved Shop Allocations:
  • Scheduled Castes (SC): 17%
  • Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7%
  • Persons with Disabilities: 2% (with at least 40% disability)
• Execution Method: Open auction

Goals

• Streamlined Property Management: Ensuring better utilization and protection of public assets
• Support for Disadvantaged Communities: Addressing needs through reserved allocations