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Bengaluru's civic authorities have introduced a rule requiring plinth-line marking and a foundation certificate before any construction can begin. Approved plans must be digitally accessible to ward engineers and field staff for verification, and inspections will monitor compliance. A formal complaint and inspection system has been established for unauthorised construction. Confirmed violations trigger time-bound demolition orders, with costs charged to property owners. Officials allowing illegal construction face departmental action, and appeals will not delay enforcement unless a court stay is obtained, aiming to ensure orderly and transparent urban development.
The Bengaluru Central City Corporation (BCCC) has enforced a new rule mandating that all construction projects must have official plinth?line marking before any work can start. Under this regulation, foundation boundaries must be physically marked according to approved building plans, and a foundation certificate must be issued. Only after this certification can construction proceed. This step aims to ensure that building work strictly follows sanctioned plans and avoids any deviation or unauthorised extension. Advertisement
Town?planning officials are now required to complete plinth marking within 30 days of plan approval. Approved building plans must be digitally accessible to ward engineers and field staff, enabling them to cross?verify that on?ground construction matches the sanctioned drawings. Regular inspections will be carried out to monitor compliance.
A structured complaint mechanism has also been implemented for unauthorised construction. Complaints will be directed to assistant directors, townplanners, and ward engineers, who will conduct an initial external inspection. If necessary, notices will be issued to owners, architects, or builders, setting a date for detailed inspection. Notices can be delivered in person, by email, registered post, or by pasting them at the construction site with photographic proof.
If a violation is confirmed, authorities will first issue a temporary order under Section 243(3), allowing the owner 15 days to explain why demolition should not proceed. If the response is inadequate or illegal construction remains, a confirmation order will require the owner to remove unauthorised portions within 15 days. Failure to comply allows the corporation to carry out demolition under Section 349(2), with costs recovered from the owner.
Town?planning officers and ward engineers are empowered to stop illegal works immediately. Officials allowing construction to continue after a confirmation order will face departmental action. Executive engineers are responsible for preparing demolition estimates, empaneling contractors, and executing removal of illegal portions. Appeals against demolition will not automatically halt enforcement, except when a court issues a specific stay order.
This regulation also integrates with past urban enforcement efforts in Bengaluru, where unauthorised constructions had been a recurring challenge. By making plinth marking mandatory and enforcing a time-bound compliance protocol, the city aims to maintain orderly urban growth and protect approved land use. Builders, developers, and property owners are now required to strictly follow legal procedures, with violations carrying financial and legal consequences.
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