Bengaluru Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar Calls for Review of High-Rise Building Restrictions Near Airports
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar highlighted that high-rise construction in Bengaluru is significantly limited by restrictions imposed by civil aviation and defense establishments, impacting the city's growth.
Areas around HAL Airport, Kempegowda Airport, Jakkur Airfield, and Yelahanka Air Force Base have strict building height limits, making it challenging to address the city's growing population and infrastructure demands. Shivakumar discussed this issue with Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, advocating for relaxation of norms to bring Bengaluru in line with other metro cities.
He noted that despite the introduction of a premium Floor Area Ratio, developers cannot utilize it due to these curbs, affecting development and government revenue. The Centre has indicated a review of the matter will be conducted.
