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Revised Master Plan 2015 Remains Operative as Greater Bengaluru Authority Assumes Core City Planning
Property owners in Bangalore's 712 km² core area continue to operate under the 2015 plan following the Greater Bengaluru Authority's assumption of responsibilities in September 2025.
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The Greater Bengaluru Authority has held planning responsibilities for Bangalore's 712 km² core city since September 2025. The Revised Master Plan 2015 continues as the operative document for land use, zoning and layout approvals because the draft Revised Master Plan 2031 was withdrawn in July 2020 and the Revised Master Plan 2041 has not been notified.
Authority Transition and Application Backlog
The Bangalore Development Authority's jurisdiction has been reduced to peripheral areas, though it remains the statutory authority until amendments to the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act are fully notified. Nearly 2,000 building plan applications have been affected by the transition, with reports indicating that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has rejected applications under the new arrangements, leaving some property owners without clear approval pathways.
Household Budget Implications
Residents pursuing construction, renovations or layout changes in the core city must still align proposals with the 2015 zoning rules. Delays in processing can extend project timelines and raise interim costs such as extended rental payments or temporary housing arrangements while approvals are resolved. Peripheral areas under remaining Bangalore Development Authority oversight follow separate procedures, creating different approval routes depending on exact location within the metropolitan region.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority now handles core city matters previously managed under the prior framework. This shift affects daily decisions on property development and maintenance for households across the designated 712 km² area. Until further notifications occur, the 2015 plan provides the only active reference for zoning compliance.
Future steps depend on completion of the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act amendments and any eventual notification of a successor master plan. Residents are advised to consult current authority guidelines for individual applications rather than anticipated changes.