BDA site allottees criticise DKS’s proposal to take back plots not developed within 5 years
Site owners are criticizing a proposal by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to reclaim government-allotted plots that remain undeveloped after five years. Residents argue that the policy ignores systemic issues like poor infrastructure and lack of debris disposal services.
Why it matters
The debate reflects the tension between urban development goals and the practical challenges faced by property owners in government-managed layouts.
The proposal by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to take back sites allotted by government authorities if no construction is undertaken within five years of allotment has drawn criticism from site owners who say the move is not “rational”.
Mr. Shivakumar announced the proposal on Saturday after inaugurating the debris clearance drive, citing vacant plots accumulating mounds of debris due to poor maintenance.
A site owner in Arkavathy Layout, who requested anonymity, pointed out that taking back sites would not solve the problem because the root cause of debris accumulation is different. He said many sites remain vacant for valid reasons.
“Debris is accumulating in vacant sites because, until recently, there was no fixed system for its disposal, and even now the process remains largely unclear. This is a governance issue, not the citizens. Even if they take back the sites, will the problem be solved?” he questioned.
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