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Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Repeats Corner Site E-Auction, Aims to Generate Over ₹100 Crore

Sep 19 2024

Latest Update on BDA E Auction

Bengaluru, November 20: Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) auction of corner plots and intermediate plot. It also auctions these created flats to the individuals. There are going to be 25 villas which will go for e-auction. Those interested may enter bids in December when the tiles are auctioned off.

The BDA has announced to offer 25 villas at Hunnigere through e-auction on December 16, according to news reports. BDA 1,269 Sq Mtrs to 1,804 Sq Mtrs for these villas

Pricing Details on the Villas

As per the details of the Bangalore Development Authority officials, these 25 villas have been kept at a preliminary price from Rs 76.50 lakh to Rs 1.11 crore. Registration for bidding in e-auction will be from 29 Nov to 13 Dec. This Rs. 4 lakh has to be paid and registered as repayment/ P.R.R placed on the loan itself.

 

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has initiated a repeat e-auction process for 76 corner sites after its initial auction, held a fortnight ago, was disrupted due to a technical glitch. The BDA is optimistic about generating over ₹100 crore from this auction.

Technical Glitch in Initial Auction

The first phase of the auction, conducted on September 9 and 10, saw prime corner sites in prominent localities such as Banashankari VI Stage, RMV II Stage, HRBR Layout, and HSR Layout go under the hammer. However, a technical issue caused the bidding platform to crash just 30 minutes before the auction's scheduled close at 5 PM. Given that the final minutes are crucial for pushing bids higher, this disruption sparked frustration among bidders. Over 50 complaints were lodged via email at the BDA's head office in Palace Guttahalli.

Re-auction Scheduled

In response to the complaints, the BDA sought and obtained permission to conduct a re-auction. The new e-auction is being held over two days, from 9 AM on Tuesday, September 17, to 5 PM on Wednesday, September 18, on the BDA's e-governance portal.

A senior BDA official explained, "We couldn't proceed with the re-bid immediately due to procedural requirements, but we've now resumed the auction process."

Crackdown on Touts

Meanwhile, a crackdown on brokers and touts at the BDA office has added to the buzz surrounding the auction. BDA Commissioner N Jayaram ordered a probe after noticing suspicious activity in the office on Tuesday. Sixteen individuals, suspected of being touts, were detained for questioning, and their mobile phones were confiscated by the BDA Task Force.

Task Force SP K Nanjundegowda commented, "Some of these individuals claimed they were handling file-related matters, but a few were identified as brokers. Their phones have been seized for investigation, and we will return them tomorrow after further inquiry."

One of the detained individuals expressed frustration, stating, "I am a businessman and had come to check on my site, but now they’ve taken my phone and are questioning me."

Key Takeaways

  • The BDA expects to earn ₹100 crore from the re-auction of 76 corner sites.
  • The auction covers sites in sought-after areas, including Banashankari VI Stage and HSR Layout.
  • The re-auction follows a website crash during the first phase of bidding, prompting complaints.
  • A crackdown on touts is underway at the BDA's head office to ensure transparency in the auction process.

With the re-auction now live, the BDA hopes to see a smooth conclusion to the process and secure significant revenue from these prime real estate assets.