<p>Bengaluru: The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) aims to develop a series of 3BHK flats and duplex homes in areas including Suryanagar, Kengeri and Yelahanka, according to its chairman and Arsikere MLA KM Shivalinge Gowda. </p>.<p>The project, initially sanctioned for over 1,000 plots, will begin with a pilot rollout of 100 duplexes to assess public response. Prices for the duplexes are as follows: </p>.<p>Rs 99 lakh for a 35x40 ft plot; Rs 1.4 crore for a 35x50 ft plot and Rs 1.8 crore for a 60x40 ft plot.</p>.Bengaluru-based property developer Puravankara to redevelop 8 housing societies in Mumbai.<p>All units will be 3BHK configurations. Importantly, the prices are locked in at the time of announcement and will not fluctuate with market rates, ensuring fairness for buyers, he noted. </p>.<p>Homes will be allotted through a lottery-based system. After full payment, applicants will be entered into a draw. Winners will get the homes, and unsuccessful applicants will be refunded. “This system ensures transparency and eliminates foul play,” he said. </p>.<p>The Suryanagar project also includes a proposal to build a world-class multi-sport stadium, aiming to boost infrastructure and recreation in the region. </p>.<p>The KHB also confirmed that 5% of total plots in all projects are reserved under the Discretionary Quota (DQ). These are allocated to ex-servicemen, government employees, legislators, freedom fighters and journalists. However, current eligibility norms — requiring recipients to be state or national awardees with outstanding academic or leadership credentials — are proving too restrictive. The board plans to consult the state cabinet to revise these criteria, Gowda said. </p>.<p><strong>‘Illegal’ site allotment</strong></p>.<p>Speaking about the fraud sale of a 50.5x80 ft corner site (271A, Sector X) in Yelahanka, Gowda said a case had been filed against a retired KHB government employee, Asghar Ali, and two private individuals, Govindaiah and Harini, for allegedly fabricating documents to obtain the site fraudulently. </p>.<p>The fraud came to light in 2018 when the accused submitted forged documents to obtain an e-khata. Upon verification, the KHB found that the site was still registered under its name and flagged the sale as invalid. Ali was suspended during the investigation and retired a year later. The fake documents were subsequently annulled. </p>.<p>Despite a court stay filed by Govindaiah, KHB plans to proceed with auctioning the site once the stay is vacated. Gowda claimed that the board had no role in the incident and noted that even a Lokayukta police investigation found no wrongdoing at the KHB New Town Yelahanka office. </p>.<p>“We will not tolerate deceit. It is shameful that people think they can cheat the government and the citizens so easily. We hope strict punishment is meted out,” Gowda said.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) aims to develop a series of 3BHK flats and duplex homes in areas including Suryanagar, Kengeri and Yelahanka, according to its chairman and Arsikere MLA KM Shivalinge Gowda. </p>.<p>The project, initially sanctioned for over 1,000 plots, will begin with a pilot rollout of 100 duplexes to assess public response. Prices for the duplexes are as follows: </p>.<p>Rs 99 lakh for a 35x40 ft plot; Rs 1.4 crore for a 35x50 ft plot and Rs 1.8 crore for a 60x40 ft plot.</p>.Bengaluru-based property developer Puravankara to redevelop 8 housing societies in Mumbai.<p>All units will be 3BHK configurations. Importantly, the prices are locked in at the time of announcement and will not fluctuate with market rates, ensuring fairness for buyers, he noted. </p>.<p>Homes will be allotted through a lottery-based system. After full payment, applicants will be entered into a draw. Winners will get the homes, and unsuccessful applicants will be refunded. “This system ensures transparency and eliminates foul play,” he said. </p>.<p>The Suryanagar project also includes a proposal to build a world-class multi-sport stadium, aiming to boost infrastructure and recreation in the region. </p>.<p>The KHB also confirmed that 5% of total plots in all projects are reserved under the Discretionary Quota (DQ). These are allocated to ex-servicemen, government employees, legislators, freedom fighters and journalists. However, current eligibility norms — requiring recipients to be state or national awardees with outstanding academic or leadership credentials — are proving too restrictive. The board plans to consult the state cabinet to revise these criteria, Gowda said. </p>.<p><strong>‘Illegal’ site allotment</strong></p>.<p>Speaking about the fraud sale of a 50.5x80 ft corner site (271A, Sector X) in Yelahanka, Gowda said a case had been filed against a retired KHB government employee, Asghar Ali, and two private individuals, Govindaiah and Harini, for allegedly fabricating documents to obtain the site fraudulently. </p>.<p>The fraud came to light in 2018 when the accused submitted forged documents to obtain an e-khata. Upon verification, the KHB found that the site was still registered under its name and flagged the sale as invalid. Ali was suspended during the investigation and retired a year later. The fake documents were subsequently annulled. </p>.<p>Despite a court stay filed by Govindaiah, KHB plans to proceed with auctioning the site once the stay is vacated. Gowda claimed that the board had no role in the incident and noted that even a Lokayukta police investigation found no wrongdoing at the KHB New Town Yelahanka office. </p>.<p>“We will not tolerate deceit. It is shameful that people think they can cheat the government and the citizens so easily. We hope strict punishment is meted out,” Gowda said.</p>