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GBA proposes to increase permissible deviation limit in building constructions from 5% to 15%

GBA proposes to increase permissible deviation limit in building constructions from 5% to 15%

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The five city corporations of Bengaluru have proposed to increase the permissible deviation limit in building constructions from the existing 5% to 15%, by amendingbuilding bylaws. The corporations have also proposed to impose a penalty for the regularisation of the deviation within permissible limits as a percentage of guidance value of the plot, indicating it is also a revenue-mopping exercise. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has termed it a “people-friendly decision”.  “Due to the high land prices in Bengaluru and various unavoidable reasons, it has been observed that many plot owners have constructed buildings with certain deviations from the sanctioned plan, often leaving reduced setbacks and facing difficulties. Under the current rules, only up to 5% deviation can be regularised. As a result, many such buildings are unable to obtain Occupancy Certificates from City Corporations, making it difficult to get water supply and electricity connections,” M. Maheshwar Rao, Commissioner, GBA, said.  Published – April 02, 2026 11:22 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All …

SFC recommends 5% of GST revenue allocation to municipal bodies, including GBA corporations

SFC recommends 5% of GST revenue allocation to municipal bodies, including GBA corporations

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In its report tabled in the State Legislature on Tuesday, the three-member commission led by former MP Dr. C. Narayanaswamy has observed that the revenue of the municipal bodies would increase by 52% if they get at least 5% share of the State’s GST revenue. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO In a bid to ensure mobilisation of resources for infrastructure development and civic services in urban areas, the Fifth State Finance Commission has recommended that the State government earmark a minimum of 5% of its total GST revenue generated in cities to Urban Local Self Governments, including those coming under Greater Bengaluru Authority. In its report tabled in the State Legislature on Tuesday, the three-member commission led by former MP Dr. C. Narayanaswamy has observed that the revenue of the municipal bodies would increase by 52% if they get at least 5% share of the State’s GST revenue. This would help in linking the revenue of the municipal bodies with the State’s economic growth, states the commission. The commission has indicated that its recommendation stems …

GBA announces penalties for trade licence renewals in Bengaluru

GBA announces penalties for trade licence renewals in Bengaluru

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M. Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner of Greater Bengaluru Authority  | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Chief Commissioner of Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) M. Maheshwar Rao has issued a circular outlining the process and conditions for renewal of trade licences across the five city corporations to streamline the renewal process while ensuring compliance with zoning, building, waste management and public health regulations.  Traders will be allowed to renew their trade licences for a period ranging from one to five financial years, from April to March, based on their preference. The renewal fee will be calculated only for the number of years sought by the applicant. The GBA has also laid down a graded penalty structure for delayed renewals. Traders who pay the licence fee between February 1 and February 28, will not be charged any penalty. Payments made between March 1 and March 31 will attract a penalty of 25% in addition to the licence fee. From April 1 onwards, a 100% penalty will be imposed along with the applicable licence fee. Several conditions linked to solid waste management and public health have been made mandatory for renewal such as establishments generating more than 100 kg of …

GBA Chief Commissioner inspects ongoing infrastructure work in Bengaluru

GBA Chief Commissioner inspects ongoing infrastructure work in Bengaluru

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M. Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner, GBA | Photo Credit: File photo M. Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), inspected the Hennur–Bagalur Road white-topping work, J.C. Road white-topping, and the newly constructed Hoskerehalli flyover, late night on November 11. Approximately 5 km of the Hennur–Bagalur Road within the East City Corporation limits is being white-topped. Of this, one km on one side and 600 metres on the other have been completed. Mr. Rao has set a 25-day deadline to complete another 1.2 km stretch. Traffic will be restricted on a 1.2-km portion from Poorna Prajna School to Gubbi Cross, allowing two-way movement on the remaining half. Similar phased restrictions of 1–1.5 km segments will be implemented, as approved by the traffic police. To prevent congestion during the work, the Chief Commissioner directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police (North, Traffic) to deploy Home Guards to ensure that no vehicle is parked along the work zones, and that traffic flow is managed efficiently. Mass cleanliness drive Mr. Rao instructed that a mass cleanliness drive …

GBA provision to appoint ward committee members draws citizens’ ire

GBA provision to appoint ward committee members draws citizens’ ire

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V. Ravichandar, Bengaluru Restructuring Committee member, says allowing GBA to nominate ward committee members is against the spirit of the 74th Amendment relating to decentralisation. | Photo Credit: file photo In what may contradict the spirit of decentralisation and the 74th Amendment to the Constitution, the Greater Bengaluru Governance (GBG) Bill 2024 has proposed granting the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) powers to appoint members and participate in the formation of ward committees. The Bill was passed in the legislative assembly on Monday. Experts say GBA’s power should not extend to ward committees as this could restrict the participation of eligible citizens. They emphasise that GBA’s role should be confined to planning and coordination rather than controlling corporations or other bodies. Strengthening ward committees is crucial, they contend, since corporations are composed of wards, and at the grassroots level of a decentralised system, citizen participation is essential. The proposal to empower the GBA in this process, they say, undermines the Bill’s very purpose. Ward committee structure According to the Bill, each ward committee will be chaired …

This modder proves everything’s better with a GBA SP screen attached

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Have you ever looked at a Nintendo DS and thought it would be cooler if the top screen was swapped for the Game Boy Advance SP’s? Or looked at a Super Nintendo controller and wished it had a GBA SP screen bolted onto the back? Whether you have or not, Hardware modder Hairo Satoh, aka Retrohai hai Softbank, has you covered with some truly cursed reimaginings of Nintendo’s portable consoles. (Recall their portable emulated PlayStation built into the Takara Roulette Controller.) Let’s go on a little journey through Satoh’s Instagram account. Before we get into my favorite mutated Nintendo handhelds — frankententos, if you will — know that Satoh also does some very pretty custom jobs on the company’s various portable consoles. And they’re made to order. This one they posted recently is a good example. We are Known Transparent Case Stans here at The Verge, but this goes a step further with its colorful hologram stickers and ChromaFlair-style color-changing sheen. Oh, and it runs Game Boy Advance games. That controller mod I mentioned up …