Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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.