BDA should take back empty sites from owners who don’t build houses, says N.A. Haris
BDA Chairman N.A. Haris has proposed that the Bangalore Development Authority reclaim empty sites from allottees who fail to construct houses within four years. The authority is currently conducting a land audit to assess the status of its layouts.
Why it matters
This policy shift aims to address housing shortages and ensure the effective utilization of urban infrastructure.
#THTalksBengaluru BDA should take back empty sites from owners who don’t build houses, says N.A. Haris PRINT FIRST. SCHEDULE FOR MORNING left BDA Chairman N.A. Haris participating in The Hindu’s interactive programme ‘#THTalksBengaluru’, in Bengaluru on Thursday. K. MURALI KUMAR K. MURALI KUMAR https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/d8aupa/article71564314.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/_DSC8545.JPG MURALI KUMAR K BENGALURU KARNATAKA 08/10/2026 : Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Chairman N A Haris, participates in The Hindu’s interactive programme 'THTalksBengaluru', in Bengaluru on September 08, 2026. Photo MURALI KUMAR K / The Hindu Bengaluru “I have been pushing for the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to take back the sites it has allotted if the allottee doesn’t build a house within four years of allotment. Our rules do allow for this. We are holding discussions with the government on this,” said BDA Chairman N.A. Haris, speaking at ‘#THTalksBengaluru’ on Thursday, October 8.
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