Deccan Herald 29.01.2014
BBMP approves issual of ‘A’ katha for revenue sites
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike on
Tuesday approved the proposal to collect betterment charges and
regularise properties and issual of ‘A’ katha for revenue sites
converted for non-agriculture purpose.
The betterment
charges fixed by BBMP are Rs 350 per sq mt for sites measuring up to
1,000 sq mt and Rs 350 for sites more than 1,000 sq mt. Properties on
lands, acquired and converted by various government agencies including
Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), Karnataka Industrial Area
Development Board and Karnataka Housing Board can also avail ‘A’ khatha
paying betterment charges.
The Palike has offered two payment
options — either one-time payment or four instalments. Those opting for
instalments will have to pay monthly interest. The move will help Palike
generate at least Rs 300 crore.
The BBMP had faced numerous litigations when people questioned the basis for fixing uneven betterment slab.
The
High Court then directed BBMP to have uniform improvement charges,
forcing the Palike to form a committee that could fix betterment charges
proportionate to the expenditure made on providing basic amenities such
as underground drains, electricity, road, side drain, water connection
and sewage treatment plants, parks and playgrounds.
