The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (Estate Management) Rules, 2024, outline the procedures and regulations for managing immovable properties under BBMP.

Key highlights include:

General Provisions:

1. Title, Commencement, and Application:
The rules are effective upon publication in the Gazette i.e. January 01, 2025 and will be called as Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (Estate Management) Rules, 2024.

2. Management of Estate:
Estate managed by the BBMP Estate Department under the Chief Commissioner and Zonal Commissioners.
Sales/leases permitted only for properties not required for public use.
All transactions to occur via public tender or auction on the e-procurement portal, barring exceptions outlined in the rules.

3. Listing and Sale of Properties:
Comprehensive property list managed by the Chief Commissioner and Zonal Commissioners.
Sales restricted to government departments and state/central organizations, priced per the Revenue Department’s guidance value.

4. Lease of Properties:
Lease durations determined by type, subject to timely renewal and compliance with dues.
Unauthorized occupations require payment of arrears and penalties for regularization and eligibility for a one-time extension.
Extended leases are strictly time-bound, with no further extensions permitted after expiration.

Specific Illustrations:
1. Illustration 1:
Lessee with a valid lease seeks an extension during the lease term and is granted an extension effective immediately after the current lease ends. Further participation is limited to open tenders or auctions.

2. Illustration 2:
Lessee in unauthorized occupation can apply for an extension within three months of rule notification, provided all arrears, penalties, and dues are cleared.
Extension regularizes prior unauthorized occupation and is valid for a term equivalent to the original lease.

5. Process for Retendering/Auction:
Retendering occurs at reduced upset prices in cases of failed tenders, with a maximum of four attempts before Chief Commissioner’s intervention.

6. Reservation Policies:
17% of leased shops reserved for Scheduled Castes, 7% for Scheduled Tribes, and 2% for persons with disabilities (minimum 40%). Allotment through open tender/auction within these categories.

Additional Provisions:
Non-payment of lease or rent constitutes a breach, leading to termination.
Appeals on notices/orders may be made to the Special Commissioner or Chief Commissioner.
Recovery of unpaid dues via measures akin to property tax recovery (e.g., distraint or attachment).