Karnataka Akrama Sakrama Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Karnataka Akrama Sakrama scheme is the popular name for the State's regularisation measures that legalise unauthorised constructions and occupations on payment of a prescribed amount. The version that is in effect in 2026 is the allotment facility under Section 38D of the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Act, 1976. This provision lets the BDA sell land to owners and occupants who built houses on BDA-acquired land and hold settled possession, so that these families get a legal title instead of living under the threat of eviction. 

The objective of the scheme is simple: it wants to bring unauthorised residential buildings on BDA land into the legal system and to encourage occupants to come forward and take an allotment by making the charges more affordable.

The Karnataka Government introduced Section 38D into the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Act, 1976, through the Bangalore Development Authority (Amendment) Act, 2020. Subsequently, the government notified the BDA (Allotment of Unauthorised Site with Building) Rules, 2020, on 21 July 2020. However, the response to the scheme was limited, with only around 600 property owners applying out of approximately one lakh eligible owners, according to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

To encourage more eligible property owners to apply, the government introduced the Bangalore Development Authority (Amendment) Act, 2026. The amendment reduces all allotment charges under Section 38D by 50%. The statement of objects and reasons accompanying the Bill also highlights the government's intention to make allotment more affordable and encourage applications.

Under the Karnataka Akrama Sakrama Scheme, the allotment charges are calculated as a percentage of the property's prevailing guidance value, depending on the size of the site. The applicable rates are 5% for sites up to 20×30 feet, 12.5% for sites above 20×30 feet and up to 30×40 feet, 20% for sites above 30×40 feet and up to 40×60 feet, and 25% plus the prescribed penalty for sites above 40×60 feet and up to 50×80 feet. For corner sites with buildings, the applicable charges are twice the prescribed rates. 

The facility is available to eligible original landowners, purchasers and certain unauthorised occupants who have established settled possession of a house built before 10 July 2008 on BDA-acquired land. The land must also meet the prescribed conditions and must not fall under excluded categories such as parks, roads, lakes, stormwater drains, or disputed properties.

Apart from the Akrama Sakrama initiative, the Karnataka Government has also approved the Karnataka Shramika Nivasa Scheme to provide affordable housing facilities for industrial workers. The scheme aims to make residential accommodation available closer to their workplaces, helping workers reduce daily commuting difficulties and access more convenient housing options near industrial areas. You can explore the complete details of the scheme here.

Latest Update:

On 9 November 2026, the Bangalore Development Authority announced four major citizen-focused initiatives. These include a 50% reduction in allotment charges under Section 38D, incentive sites for eligible landowners, allotment of adjoining marginal land, and an Absolute Sale Deed Mela for approximately 20,000 allottees. These initiatives aim to address different property-related issues and provide eligible residents with opportunities to obtain legal ownership or complete pending property formalities.

Scheme Benefits

The Karnataka Akrama Sakrama Scheme offers a legal route to ownership at a lower cost and does not provide any direct cash assistance or subsidy. The key benefits of the scheme are as follows:

• Legal allotment: The BDA sells the land under the building to the eligible applicant and registers the site in the applicant's name after payment.
• Halved charges: Every rate in the Section 38D table has come down by 50% compared with the 2020 rates.
• Size-based rates: Smaller sites pay a lower percentage of the guidance value.
• Protection from eviction: An applicant who secures an allotment within the two-year window avoids the eviction action that the Act prescribes for unauthorised occupants.
• Target group: The Chief Minister said the facility can benefit nearly one lakh property owners.

Allotment Charges (Non-Corner Sites)

The table below outlines the revised allotment charges prescribed under the Bangalore Development Authority (Amendment) Act, 2026.

Is Any Financial Assistance or DBT Given?

• No, the Karnataka Akrama Sakrama Scheme is a paid regularisation facility, not a welfare payment.
• The applicant pays the allotment charges to the BDA.
• The Act does not mention any DBT, subsidy, or Aadhaar-based payment mandate.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants seeking regularisation under the Karnataka Akrama Sakrama Scheme must fulfil the following eligibility criteria. The BDA will determine the eligibility of each applicant after conducting an enquiry and verifying the relevant documents and property details.

• The land must be vested in or acquired by the BDA, with the final notification issued and the acquisition award approved. It must be land that the BDA cannot use for its schemes because a building already stands on it.
• The applicant must be the original owner, a purchaser from the original owner, or an unauthorised occupant who built the house and holds settled possession.
• The house must be habitable and must have been built before 10 July 2008, which is twelve years before the 2020 Amendment Act came into force.
• The applicant must have held settled possession for more than twelve years.
• The rate table covers sites up to 50×80 ft.
• The 2020 Rules allow only one member of a family to apply.
• The applicant must agree to pay the rate the BDA determines.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit the following ten documents to apply for regularisation under the Karnataka Akrama Sakrama Scheme.

• Certified copies of sale deeds from the original khatedar to date
• Encumbrance Certificate in Form 15
• Photograph and specimen signature attested by a Gazetted Officer
• Latest property or building tax receipt
• Self-declaration attested by a Notary
• Khata certificate and Khata extract
• Approved building plan
• Work orders for water and electricity connections
• Proof of residential address, such as Aadhaar, voter ID or ration card

Steps to Apply

Applicants can follow the steps given below to apply for regularisation under the Karnataka Akrama Sakrama Scheme:

• Confirm that your house stands on BDA-acquired land, that you built it before 10 July 2008, and that your site does not fall in an excluded category.
• Arrange the sale deeds, Encumbrance Certificate (Form 15), Khata papers, tax receipts, building plan, utility work orders, and address proof.
• Get your photograph and signature attested by a Gazetted Officer and your self-declaration attested by a Notary.
• Apply to the BDA Commissioner in the prescribed form, before the last date.
• An officer authorised by the Commissioner scrutinises the application and stores the details digitally.
• The officer inspects the site, examines the documents, and verifies the circumstantial evidence.
• The Commissioner sends the findings to the Authority within 30 days.
• The Authority decides the applicant's eligibility and the extent of the site, and then allots the site or rejects the application.
• The BDA tells the eligible applicant the amount payable. The applicant pays it within the prescribed period, which the 2020 Rules fix at 60 days from the intimation, and which the BDA note currently fixes at two months from the notice.
• The BDA registers the site in the applicant's name after it receives the payment.

Akrama-Sakrama Application Forms in Tumakuru (Seva One)

Currently, the Seva One portal offers the service titled "Sale of Application Forms for Akrama-Sakrama Scheme (only in Tumkur)". Applicants can access this service online by following the steps given below or obtain the application form offline by visiting a Citizen Service Centre.

Step 1: Register on the Seva One Portal (New Users)

• Open the official Seva One portal.
• Click "Register / Sign In" in the top menu.
• On the login page, click "New user? Register here".
• To complete user identification through DigiLocker, enter your Aadhaar number or Virtual ID (VID) and follow the instructions to complete the e-KYC process.
• Once the verification is successful, the portal will create your Seva One account.

Step 2: Log in to the Seva One Portal

Registered users can log in with either a password or a one-time password (OTP).

• Click "Register / Sign In" on the Seva One homepage.
• Enter your registered Email ID or Mobile Number.
• Enter your Password, or click "Get OTP" and enter the OTP you receive.
• Type the captcha shown on the screen.
• Click "Submit" to log in.

Step 3: Apply for the Akrama-Sakrama Application Form (Tumakuru)

Once you have logged in, find the service and fill in the online form.

• Go to "Departments & Services" and search for "Akrama", or open the City Corporations department.
• Click "Sale of Application forms for Akrama-Sakrama Scheme (only in Tumkur)" and then "Apply on Seva One".
• Clicking the service name opens its application form. Fill in the form carefully.
• Submit the application. If the service charges a fee, you can pay online by debit card, credit card, net banking, or Paytm.
• Note down the Application Reference Number that the portal gives you after you submit.

Offline Option

Applicants who cannot apply online can visit the nearest Grama One, Karnataka One or Bangalore One centre. The centre operator applies for the service through the service centre login and gives you an acknowledgement number for follow-up.

Relevant Links

• Karnataka Akrama Sakrama Scheme Registration
• Karnataka Akrama Sakrama Scheme Login
• Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Portal
• SevaOne Portal, Karnataka

Contact Information

• Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Helpline Number: 9483166622
• BDA Helpdesk Email: [email protected]