Bengaluru, March 14 -- State secures full control over 472.16-acre Bangalore Palace Grounds for infrastructure projects

The Bangalore Palace (Utilisation and Regulation of Land) Act, 2025, has officially come into effect, with the Karnataka Government issuing a gazette notification following the Governor's approval on Wednesday.

With this, the State Government gains the authority to regulate land use within the Bangalore Palace Grounds and move forward with key infrastructure projects, including the widening of Ballari Road and Jayamahal Road, which lead to Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli.

As per the Supreme Court's directive, the Government must compensate the royal family with Transferable Development Rights (TDR) worth...