68,000 Vacant BDA Plots in Focus: Graded Penalties Replace Harsh Uniform Levy

Bengaluru, February 18, 2026 – In a significant policy shift aimed at addressing long-standing grievances from plot owners, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has overhauled its penalty system for undeveloped or vacant allotted sites. The authority has replaced the previously uniform 10% levy—based on the prevailing guidance value—with a more equitable graded penalty structure ranging […]