Shivaram Karanth Layout Work Delayed
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Shivaram Karanth Layout Work Delayed

The ambitious Shivaram Karanth Layout project in Bangalore, overseen by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), is lagging significantly, with 40 percent of infrastructure work still pending. Despite being under the direct monitoring of the Supreme Court, progress on essential civic amenities like roads, drainage, water supply, and electrical connections remains slow.

Spread over 3,800 acres, the layout was expected to set a benchmark in planned urban development, with 17,000 sites to be allocated. However, delays in tendering, execution, and approvals have pushed back the completion timeline. Officials now estimate final work may stretch into mid-2025, despite earlier commitments.

Residents and plot aspirants have raised concerns over the lack of basic amenities, with incomplete roads and water infrastructure hampering site usability. The BDA has faced criticism for poor coordination with service departments and contractors, as well as for the lack of transparency in project updates.

The Supreme Court had directed expedited development of the layout following a long legal battle. However, the ground reality reflects continuing challenges in public infrastructure delivery and underscores the need for stricter accountability in civic project execution in India’s growing urban zones.   

The ambitious Shivaram Karanth Layout project in Bangalore, overseen by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), is lagging significantly, with 40 percent of infrastructure work still pending. Despite being under the direct monitoring of the Supreme Court, progress on essential civic amenities like roads, drainage, water supply, and electrical connections remains slow.Spread over 3,800 acres, the layout was expected to set a benchmark in planned urban development, with 17,000 sites to be allocated. However, delays in tendering, execution, and approvals have pushed back the completion timeline. Officials now estimate final work may stretch into mid-2025, despite earlier commitments.Residents and plot aspirants have raised concerns over the lack of basic amenities, with incomplete roads and water infrastructure hampering site usability. The BDA has faced criticism for poor coordination with service departments and contractors, as well as for the lack of transparency in project updates.The Supreme Court had directed expedited development of the layout following a long legal battle. However, the ground reality reflects continuing challenges in public infrastructure delivery and underscores the need for stricter accountability in civic project execution in India’s growing urban zones.   

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