APPLYING FOR A BDA SITE
There is a huge demand from public for Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) sites, directly allotted or for second purchase. A site allotted by BDA which is a governmental authority inspires confidence and trust in the mind of public. In this article let us see the formalities for obtaining a site from BDA.
The eligibilities for applying for a BDA site are that the applicant should have minimum 15 years domicile in Karnataka and should be more than 18 years old. For officers belonging to All India Services of Karnataka cadre the domicile period required is a minimum of 2 years. Persons whose family members or dependents own a site or house allotted by BDA or a Co-operative Society or KHB or other government agencies are not eligible to apply for allotment of sites.
Abound 50% of the sites are reserved for backward tribes, SC/ST people, defense personnel, State and Central government employees, public sector employees, physically handicapped and for those who have excelled in the field of arts, science or sports. Rest 50% is meant for general public.
Applicants are selected based on seniority, category, number of earlier attempts, age factor etc. The allottes are given 60 days time period to pay the sital value without interest. After 60 days time period, the amount can be paid with interest. For alottees belonging to SC/ST and defense personnel, 3 years time period is given for payment of sital value.