The Bangalore Palace (Utilization and Regulation of Land) Act, 2025

KARNATAKA ACT NO. 14 OF 2025

THE BANGALORE PALACE (UTILIZATION AND REGULATION OF LAND) ACT, 2025

(1) This Act may be called the Bangalore Palace (Utilization And Regulation Of Land) Act, 2025.

1. (2) It shall apply to the Bangalore Palace.
2. (3) It shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from the 27 th day January, 2025.

1. (A) “Bangalore Palace” shall have the same meaning as defined in clause

1. (2) of section 2 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996);
   • (B) “Infrastructure Project” includes any infrastructure development towards the larger public interest;
   • (C) “Claimants” shall have the same meaning as,-
     • (i) “Legal Representatives” and “Heirs” as defined in clause (5) of section 2 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996); and
     • (ii) “Others”, “Other Persons” and “Other Interested Persons” as defined in clause (6) of section 2 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996); 1[(D) “Compensation” shall have the same meaning as in section 8 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996); and, for any part of the Bangalore Palace that is or has been utilized, compensation shall be proportionate to the provisions of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996) and any such compensation shall be adjusted against the total compensation payable under the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996). Explanation.- It is made clear that in the light of section 14B of the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961 (Karnataka Act 11 of 1963) no transferable development rights shall be payable as compensation or otherwise in respect of any utilization for any infrastructure projects or matters related thereto]
   • (E) “Commissioner” shall have the same meaning as defined in clause (4) of section 2 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996); 2[(F) xxx]
   • (G) “State Government” shall mean the Government of Karnataka and include the instrumentalities of the Government of Karnataka such as the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and the Bengaluru Development Authority.

¹ Substituted by Act 35 of 2025 w.e.f. 27.01.2025.

² Omitted by Act 35 of 2025 w.e.f. 27.01.2025.

(1) For the purpose of any infrastructure project, the State Government is empowered to utilize any portion of the Bangalore Palace, which is covered by section 4 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996). 1[(2) Notwithstanding any earlier decision taken by the State Government, the State Government is empowered to not go ahead with any infrastructure project, in whole or in part, under sub-section (1).] (3) If the State Government decides to not go ahead with any infrastructure project under sub-section (2), it shall: (a) restore that part of the portion of the Bangalore Palace which was sought to be utilized under sub-section (1) but subsequently not gone ahead with or not utilized under sub-section (2); (b) estore the possession of that part of portion the Bangalore Palace as it was, prior to when such land was sought to be utilized under sub- section (1), but subsequently not gone ahead with or not utilized under sub-section (2); and (c) bear the entire expenditure for (a) and (b). (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for time being in force, if the State Government has utilized any part of a portion of the Bangalore Palace under sub-section (1), the State Government shall pay compensation to the claimants as per this Act under section 4. 1[(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Act, in respect of any portion of the Bangalore Palace, if any compensation has already been paid prior to the coming into force of this Act and pursuant to any decision of the State Government in compliance of any judgment or order of any court, it shall be adjusted against the compensation payable under the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996).] 2[(6) XXX] 1. Substituted by Act 35 of 2025 w.e.f. 27.01.2025. 2. Omitted by Act 35 of 2025 w.e.f. 27.01.2025.

1[(2) Notwithstanding any earlier decision taken by the State Government, the State Government is empowered to not go ahead with any infrastructure project, in whole or in part, under sub-section (1).]

1. (3) If the State Government decides to not go ahead with any infrastructure project under sub-section (2), it shall:
   • (a) restore that part of the portion of the Bangalore Palace which was sought to be utilized under sub-section (1) but subsequently not gone ahead with or not utilized under sub-section (2);
   • (b) estore the possession of that part of portion the Bangalore Palace as it was, prior to when such land was sought to be utilized under sub- section (1), but subsequently not gone ahead with or not utilized under sub-section (2); and
   • (c) bear the entire expenditure for (a) and (b).
2. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for time being in force, if the State Government has utilized any part of a portion of the Bangalore Palace under sub-section (1), the State Government shall pay compensation to the claimants as per this Act under section 4. 1[(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Act, in respect of any portion of the Bangalore Palace, if any compensation has already been paid prior to the coming into force of this Act and pursuant to any decision of the State Government in compliance of any judgment or order of any court, it shall be adjusted against the compensation payable under the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996).] 2[(6) XXX]

¹ Substituted by Act 35 of 2025 w.e.f. 27.01.2025.

² Omitted by Act 35 of 2025 w.e.f. 27.01.2025.

1[(1) For the purpose of this Act, for any part of the Bangalore Palace, which has been utilized, compensation shall be payable as defined in clause (D) of section 2 of this Act.

1. (2) For the purpose of calculation of compensation for any portion of the Bangalore Palace utilized under sub-section (1) of section 3 of this Act, the proportionate compensation payable for the land so utilized shall be proportionate to the compensation payable for the total land acquired as per sections 8 and 9 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996).
2. (3) The compensation payable to the claimants shall be as follows:
   • (a) an amount being the proportionate value as per sub-section (2) proportionate to the extent of the land utilized as against the total land acquired under the provisions of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996); and
   • (b) shall be adjusted to the payment of final compensation as determined by the Commissioner under section 13 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996);]
3. (4) The claimants shall have no other right to compensation, other than as prescribed by this Act and notwithstanding any order or judgment of any court.

2[(5) XXX]

1. (6) The claimants shall be liable to indemnify the State Government for the utilization of any compensation under sub-section (3), in the event the same is inconsistent with section 8 and section 9 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996).
2. (7) Notwithstanding any order or judgment of any court to the contrary, or to any other law for the time being in force, the compensation determined under section 8 and section 9 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996) read with this Act shall be final.
3. (8) In the event of any inconsistency of any order or judgment of any court with this Act, for the determination of compensation of lands utilized under sub-section (1) of section 3, the provisions of this Act shall prevail.

¹ Substituted by Act 35 of 2025 w.e.f. 27.01.2025.

² Omitted by Act 35 of 2025 w.e.f. 27.01.2025.

(1) In the event of any disputes between the claimants for the purpose of claiming compensation, the State Government shall deposit the compensation determinable under this Act before the Commissioner.

1. (2) No claimant shall be entitled to withdraw any compensation from the Commissioner under section 13 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996), in the event of existence of inter-se disputes between the claimants, without furnishing a certified copy of the final decree of a competent civil court to the Commissioner: Provided that before the Commissioner releases the compensation to such claimant in whose favour a final decree has been passed settling the inter-se disputes, the Commissioner shall provide an opportunity of oral hearing to any person interested. Provided further that the Commissioner shall not release any compensation to any claimant under sub-section (2), if the operation of the final decree is stayed by any court in appellate proceedings.
2. (3) The Commissioner shall disburse the compensation to the claimant in terms of sub-section (2) only upon being fully satisfied that the claimant is the rightful recipient of such compensation in accordance with section 20 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996).
3. (4) The decision of the Commissioner under sub-section (2) and (3) shall be final.

(1) No proceedings, civil or criminal, shall lie against any officer of the State Government or its instrumentalities, in respect of anything which is good faith, done or intended to be done, in pursuance of this Act. (2) Notwithstanding any order or judgment of any court, any officer of the State Government or its instrumentalities, shall not be liable for any punishment for any act or for anything which is in good faith, done or intended to be done, in pursuance of this Act.

1. (2) Notwithstanding any order or judgment of any court, any officer of the State Government or its instrumentalities, shall not be liable for any punishment for any act or for anything which is in good faith, done or intended to be done, in pursuance of this Act.

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other Act for the time being in force, which are inconsistent with this

Repeal and savings.- (1) The Bangalore Palace (Utilization And Regulation Of Land) Ordinance, 2025 (Karnataka Ordinance No. 01 of 2025) is hereby repealed.

1. (2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or deemed to have been done or any action taken or deemed to have been taken under the Bangalore Palace (Utilization And Regulation Of Land) Ordinance, 2025 (Karnataka Ordinance No. 01 of 2025) shall be deemed to have been done under this Act.

official Gazette under clause (3) of Article 348 of the Constitution of India.

THAAWARCHAND GEHLOT GOVERNOR OF KARNATAKA

By Order and in the name of the Governor of Karnataka,

G. SRIDHAR Secretary to Government Department of Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation

KARNATAKA ACT NO. 35 OF 2025 (First Published in the Karnataka Gazette Extra-ordinary on the 15 th day of April 2025)

THE BANGALORE PALACE (UTILIZATION AND REGULATION OF LAND) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2025 (Received the assent of the Governor on the 10 th day of April 2025)

Whereas the part of the land which was acquired under the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996, was sought to be utilized for an infrastructure project to the extent of 15 acres 17.5 gunta, out of which only 1217.41 square meters has been actually utilized; And whereas no transferable development rights under section 14B of the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961 (Karnataka Act 11 of 1963) will apply to the land vested with the Government pursuant to the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996); And whereas it is necessary to empower the State Government to utilize any part of the land that is described in Schedule I of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996); And whereas, where the State Government has utilized part of the land for any infrastructure project, it may decide to not go ahead with any such infrastructure project, in whole or in part, if so advised in the public interest; And whereas the State Government may consider, if necessary, to go ahead with any infrastructure project in respect of part of the lands that are vested in the State Government, including the lands described in Schedule I of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996); And whereas any compensation paid for any said utilization is to be calculated proportionately to the amount to be paid in terms of Section 8 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996, in respect of the area actually utilized, and any such compensation shall be paid shall be proportionately deducted from the overall compensation under the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996); And now this proposed amendment Act seeks to achieve the above purposes and to amend the Bangalore Palace (Utilization and Regulation of Land) Act, 2025 (Karnataka Act 14 of 2025) accordingly. Be it enacted by the Karnataka State Legislature in the Seventy sixth year of the Republic of India, as follows:-

1. Short title, application and commencement.- (1) This Act may be called the Bangalore Palace (Utilization and Regulation of Land) (Amendment) Act, 2025.

1. (2) It shall apply to the Bangalore Palace.
2. (3) It shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from the 27 th day of January, 2025. 2. Amendment of section 2.- In the Bangalore Palace (Utilization and

Regulation of Land) Act, 2025 (Karnataka Act 14 of 2025) (hereinafter referred to as the Principal Act) in section 2,-

1. (i) for clause (D), the following shall be substituted, namely:- “(D) Compensation” shall have the same meaning as in section 8 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996); and, for any part of the Bangalore Palace that is or has been utilized, compensation shall be proportionate to the provisions of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996) and any such compensation shall be adjusted against the total compensation payable under the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996).

Explanation.- It is made clear that in the light of section 14B of the Karnataka

Town and Country Planning Act, 1961 (Karnataka Act 11 of 1963) no transferable development rights shall be payable as compensation or otherwise in respect of any utilization for any infrastructure projects or matters related thereto”; and

1. (ii) clause (F) shall be omitted.

3. Amendment of section 3.- In the Principal Act, in section 3,-

1. (i) for sub-section (2), the following shall be substituted, namely:- “(2) Notwithstanding any earlier decision taken by the State Government, the State Government is empowered to not go ahead with any infrastructure project, in whole or in part, under sub-section (1)”;
2. (ii) for sub-section (5), the following shall be substituted, namely:-

“(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Act, in respect of any portion of the Bangalore Palace, if any compensation has already been paid prior to the coming into force of this Act and pursuant to any decision of the State Government in compliance of any judgment or order of any court, it shall be adjusted against the compensation payable under the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996)”; and

1. (iii) sub-section (6) shall be omitted.

4. Amendment of section 4.- In the Principal Act, in section 4,-

1. (i) for sub-section (1), the following shall be substituted, namely:- “(1) For the purpose of this Act, for any part of the Bangalore Palace, which has been utilized, compensation shall be payable as defined in clause (D) of section 2 of this Act”;
2. (ii) for sub-section (2), the following shall be substituted, namely:- “(2) For the purpose of calculation of compensation for any portion of the Bangalore Palace utilized under sub-section (1) of section 3 of this Act, the proportionate compensation payable for the land so utilized shall be proportionate to the compensation payable for the total land acquired as per sections 8 and 9 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996).”
3. (iii) for sub-section (3), the following shall be substituted, namely:- “(3) The compensation payable to the claimants shall be as follows:

1. (a) an amount being the proportionate value as per sub-section (2) proportionate to the extent of the land utilized as against the total land acquired under the provisions of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996); and
2. (b) shall be adjusted to the payment of final compensation as determined by the Commissioner under section 13 of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996 (Karnataka Act 18 of 1996);” and
   • (iv) sub-section (5) shall be omitted

The above translation of ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಅರಮನೆ (ಭೂ ಬಳಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಯಂತ್ರ ಣ)

(ತಿದ್ದು ಪಡಿ) ಅಧಿನಿಯಮ, 2025 (2025ರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಅಧಿನಿಯಮ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ: 35) be published in the official Gazette under clause (3) of Article 348 of the constitution of India.

THAAWARCHAND GEHLOT GOVERNOR OF KARANATAKA

By Order and in the name of The Governor of Karnataka,

G. SRIDHAR Secretary to Government Department of Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation