GBA Chief Commissioner Maheshwara Rao and other officials during the Bengaluru South City Corporation Budget 2026-27 in Bengaluru on Saturday. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
The Bengaluru South City Corporation presented its budget for 2026-27 on Saturday (March 28), with Commissioner Ramesh KN outlining a plan aimed at decentralized governance, infrastructure expansion, revenue generation and citizen welfare.
To strengthen financial surveillance, a special vigilance group will be created to detect tax evasion and illegal constructions, while a high-level expert commission will manage the urban development strategy, according to the budget.
Revenue target
On the revenue front, the corporation aims to generate ₹126 crore through the new advertising policy while ensuring no increase in property tax, which is estimated to bring in ₹1,101.3 crore. In addition, the conversion of ‘B Khata’ to ‘A Khata’ properties is expected to generate ₹225 crore, supported by full digitization of property records.
A smart parking system is planned to generate an estimated ₹40 crore annually. For mobility and infrastructure, ₹50.45 crore has been earmarked for land acquisition, with major road projects including the reconstruction of Bannerghatta Road and widening of key corridors such as Subramanyapura Road and Begur Main Road.
In urban planning, ₹5 crore has been allocated for the comprehensive master plan, while building approvals and Premium FAR are expected to generate ₹382 crore and ₹360 crore respectively. Infrastructure development remains the main focus, with ₹433 crore earmarked for road upgrading and ₹162 crore for ward-level works.
Lake Initiatives
Consisting of 59 living lakes, South Bengaluru will witness gradual development of lakes and introduction of treated water supply systems. It is proposed to use the treated surplus water from the residential apartment complexes to fill the surrounding lakes as per the norms prescribed by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). The budget states that Begur and Madiwala lakes will be developed for tourism. It is proposed to pilot boating facilities on these two lakes as part of a public-private partnership model.
In the social sector, ₹ 260.67 crore was earmarked for welfare programmes, including housing subsidies, education support and livelihood programmes. Housing financial assistance alone amounts to ₹ 88.25 crore and regularization of 1,929 pourakarmikas.
South City Corporation estimates the total revenue to be worth ₹3,826.43 crore against expenditure of ₹3,825.95 crore, resulting in a marginal surplus of ₹48.21 crore. Own source revenue is pegged at ₹2,795.15 crore, while subsidies from the Union and state governments are expected to contribute ₹927.31 crore.
Published – 28 March 2026 22:41 IST
