<p>Controversial policy decisions such as Akrama Sakrama, conversion of B ‘khata’ to ‘A’ khata and framing of transferable developmental rights (TDR) were some of the topics that came up for discussion at a closed-door meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai here on Tuesday.</p>.<p>The government, however, remained tightlipped on the final outcome of the meeting. </p>.<p>It’s learnt that the chief minister directed the urban development department to seek legal opinion on the Akrama Sakrama scheme, which pertains to regularising illegal buildings. </p>.<p>Another policy decision of making 'B' khata redundant by issuing only 'A' khata to all types of properties in the city was also discussed. </p>.<p>Sources said the government is keen to introduce a uniform ‘A’ khata certificate to all revenue sites ahead of the BBMP elections, expected to be held in October.</p>.<p>The move is expected to benefit over 6.5 lakh properties, while it does not guarantee regularization of buildings that were constructed illegally as it is a separate scheme known as ‘Akrama Sakrama’. </p>.<p>Senior officers were keen to do away with the system of issuing 'B' khata certificates entirely. But the proposal has been put on hold due to a delay in taking a political decision.</p>.<p>The Akrama Sakrama programme is unlikely to be rolled out soon, as the scheme has been challenged in the Supreme Court. </p>.<p class="CrossHead"><strong>Rules for TDR</strong></p>.<p>The meeting also discussed framing rules for the TDR scheme, which was stuck in the chief minister's office (CMO) for a very long time.</p>.<p>The TDR scheme, which was introduced to acquire properties without paying cash compensation, had run into a controversy as some officials issued TDR certificates to properties in the name of widening roads that did not require widening. </p>.<p>After the scam came to light, the BBMP was stripped of its responsibility to issue TDR and the power was given to the Bangalore Development Authority.</p>.<p>A number of flyover and underpass projects are currently on hold due to lack of clarity over the TDR scheme. </p>
<p>Controversial policy decisions such as Akrama Sakrama, conversion of B ‘khata’ to ‘A’ khata and framing of transferable developmental rights (TDR) were some of the topics that came up for discussion at a closed-door meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai here on Tuesday.</p>.<p>The government, however, remained tightlipped on the final outcome of the meeting. </p>.<p>It’s learnt that the chief minister directed the urban development department to seek legal opinion on the Akrama Sakrama scheme, which pertains to regularising illegal buildings. </p>.<p>Another policy decision of making 'B' khata redundant by issuing only 'A' khata to all types of properties in the city was also discussed. </p>.<p>Sources said the government is keen to introduce a uniform ‘A’ khata certificate to all revenue sites ahead of the BBMP elections, expected to be held in October.</p>.<p>The move is expected to benefit over 6.5 lakh properties, while it does not guarantee regularization of buildings that were constructed illegally as it is a separate scheme known as ‘Akrama Sakrama’. </p>.<p>Senior officers were keen to do away with the system of issuing 'B' khata certificates entirely. But the proposal has been put on hold due to a delay in taking a political decision.</p>.<p>The Akrama Sakrama programme is unlikely to be rolled out soon, as the scheme has been challenged in the Supreme Court. </p>.<p class="CrossHead"><strong>Rules for TDR</strong></p>.<p>The meeting also discussed framing rules for the TDR scheme, which was stuck in the chief minister's office (CMO) for a very long time.</p>.<p>The TDR scheme, which was introduced to acquire properties without paying cash compensation, had run into a controversy as some officials issued TDR certificates to properties in the name of widening roads that did not require widening. </p>.<p>After the scam came to light, the BBMP was stripped of its responsibility to issue TDR and the power was given to the Bangalore Development Authority.</p>.<p>A number of flyover and underpass projects are currently on hold due to lack of clarity over the TDR scheme. </p>