BDA Lists 133 Plots For E-Auction, Bidding Opens 21 July

27 Jun 2025 CW Team

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has invited online bids for 133 corner and intermediate residential plots spread across several of its layouts, including Anjanapura Township, JP Nagar Ninth Phase, Sir M Visvesvaraya, BTM Fourth Stage, Banashankari Third Stage, Nagarabhavi Second Stage, HBR First Stage Second Block, Austin Town and Arkavathi Layout Seventh Block at Jakkur. Plot sizes range from about 600 square feet to 4,500 square feet and will be sold on an “as-is-where-is” basis.

Prospective buyers must register for the e-auction by 19 July, with live bidding to run from 21 July. Bidding will proceed in increments of Rs 500 per square metre. Full site details and geo-locations will be posted on the BDA website within the week, the authority said, urging interested citizens to review the information carefully before participating.

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