Premium FAR Cleared in Bengaluru; GBA Projects ₹2,000-Crore Annual Revenue for City Corporations
Bengaluru, Dec 9: Premium FAR (Floor Area Ratio) can now be fully utilised across Bengaluru city limits, with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) confirming implementation following a Karnataka High Court order that upheld the government’s April 2025 notification.
The Premium FAR mechanism—meant to optimise high-value urban land and support planned development—is backed under Section 18(B) and Rule 37(E) of the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961. An amendment to the RMP-2015 Zoning Regulations inserted Chapter 11 titled “Premium FAR Granted by Levy of Premium Charges” through a notification dated April 2, 2025.
Premium FAR Based on Road Width
As per GBA rules, Premium FAR can be availed above base FAR according to abutting road width:
| Road Width | Premium FAR Allowed | TDR Allowed | Total Additional FAR Possible |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 m | 0.2 | — | 0.2 |
| 12–18 m | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Above 18 m | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
Applicants may secure up to 40% additional FAR through Premium FAR by paying the required fee (based on guidance value) and another 20% through TDR, allowing total increases of up to 60% over base FAR.
High Court Clears Premium FAR Policy
Two petitions—WP 6347/2025 and WP 11201/2025—challenging the Premium FAR amendments were dismissed by the Karnataka High Court on December 5, 2025, ruling fully in favour of the GBA. The authority has since confirmed that Premium FAR usage is fully active and available for developers, landowners, and applicants.
Simple Implementation Process
GBA has outlined a streamlined approval system:
- Applicants may include Premium FAR while submitting building plans.
- Municipal bodies will calculate Premium FAR fees and add them to regular approval charges.
- Upon payment, building plans will be approved with Base FAR + Premium FAR.
- The EODB (Ease of Doing Business) portal already supports the integrated workflow.
₹2,000-Crore Annual Revenue Expected
Premium FAR is projected to become a major urban revenue source.
The GBA estimates that Premium FAR could generate around ₹2,000 crore every year for the five municipal corporations under its jurisdiction, enabling significant funding for major civic and infrastructure development projects.
GBA has said the mechanism is transparent, rule-based, and beneficial for both the real-estate sector and urban infrastructure planning.
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ಇದನ್ನೂ ಓದಿ: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ‘ಪ್ರೀಮಿಯಂ FAR’ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ಹೈಕೋರ್ಟ್ ಹಸಿರು ನಿಶಾನೆ; ವರ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ₹2,000 ಕೋಟಿ ಆದಾಯ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ
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