The RMP-2031 has evolved a spatial plan and identified various project proposals with regard to the different components of infrastructure and urban development. The responsibility for implementation of projects across different sectors along with the phasing plan and the agencies responsible for the implementation of these projects has been illustrated in the previous section. The RMP 2031 has taken cognizance of the major hurdles including (i) gaps in the existing institutional framework and the areas of strengthening the Institutional Arrangements with regard to the enforcement and implementation of the Plan; (ii) Access to Land and Land Procurement; and (iii) Financial Resources for Plan Implementation.
17.1 Institutional Framework
Considering the complexities of administrative and spatial jurisdictional for BMA, RMP-2031 has envisioned the streamlining of the institutional framework for effective implementation and enforcement of the Plan. The key components of the Institutional framework are defined in the following sections.
17.1.1 Role of Metropolitan Planning Committee
RMP 2031 for the LPA of BDA covers the areas under the jurisdictions of BBMP as well as 251 Gram Panchayats (in full or part). In addition, the LPA of BMICAPA also integrated symbiotically with LPA of BDA as part of the BMA. For effective implementation of RMP 2031, large number of projects and developments would involve issues related to (i) translating the RMP 2031 into development plan (5 year plan and annual plans) for implementation in phased manner; (ii) coordination between multiple institutions of local self-government with regard to the matters of common interest; (iii) sharing of resources, financial, physical and natural, available with different sectoral departments. RMP 2031 strongly recognizes and envisages the critical role of Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) in context of the provisions of the 74th Constitution Amendment Act. RMP 2031 envisages that MPC being an institution with jurisdictions across municipal and panchayats shall be able address the issue mentioned above for successful implementation of RMP 2031.
17.1.2 Strengthening the Master Plan Implementation Process within BDA
BDA endeavours to take the following actions targeted towards strengthening of the Master Plan Implementation Process and making it citizen friendly through improved governance measures.
A. Setting-up the Spatial Data Management Cell (SDMC)
BDA will set-up this cell under the ambit of the Town Planning Section which shall be responsible for managing the GIS data base created under the RMP-2031. The Cell shall be responsible for updation of the planning permissions granted in GIS data base and make the information related to permissions granted accessible to general public. The Cell shall manage the uploading and
availability of RMP-2031 on-line in a user friendly interactive mode for citizens to access the information related to their land with regard to the Proposals under RMP-2031.
SDMC shall also maintain the database of the land assets of the Authority including the CA/ open space/ EWS housing/roads land parcels relinquished in favour of the Authority as part of the planning permissions as well as the government lands transferred to the Authority for different projects like affordable housing, commercial exploitation for project financing etc.
SDMC shall also be responsible for linking the database on Development Rights issued by the BDA and BBMP and its online updation of information on the availability of TDR.
BDA also intends to set-up a system for on-line applications for Planning Permission, change of land use.
B. Special Development Zone Cell (SDZC)
The RMP 2031 has proposed five Special Development Zones envisaged as high density zones and are envisioned to be implemented through Development Scheme or and Town Planning Scheme Model by the Authority. The SDZC shall be responsible for formulation, notification, implementation, resource mobilisation and regulation of the developments in these zones.
The SDZC shall also be responsible for assisting the Authority and the GoK for the development of policy, legislative and regulatory framework for land pooling and land assemblage through alternate mechanisms.
17.1.3 Coordination with Adjoining LPAs
The proposals of BMRSP 2031 with regard to the regional road network have been integrated as part of RMP-2031 based on the ground situation and utilizing the alignment of proposed PRR (100 m RoW). The institution of BMRDA is already in place for coordination of these projects.
17.1.4 BDA and BBMP Coordination
BBMP is the key agency for enforcement of RMP-2031 within the BBMP limits, the coordination between the BDA and the BBMP is a pre-requisite for effective implementation and enforcement of the plan. The Spatial Data Management Cell proposed as part of the BDA will be responsible for the coordination with the IT Cell of the BBMP. All building permissions within the BBMP area are envisaged to be aligned with the database of planning permissions inclusive of change of land use managed by SDMC.
17.1.5 Municipalisation of Conurbation Limit
RMP 2031 also recognises the importance of municipalisation of the rural areas incorporated as part of the conurbation limit of RMP-2031 and envisages that by the end of the plan period as the areas under conurbation transforms from rural to urban character, the areas would be brought under the Municipal Umbrella from the perspective of management of urban services.
17.2 Financial Framework for RMP-2031
The financing of infrastructure and Urban Development projects can be broadly classified into two major components i.e. (i) Land Procurement and (ii) Development Cost, for majority of the city level infrastructure/ urban development projects. The operation and maintenance of these projects, a very critical component for the sustenance of the capital investments, has been considered to be financed through the existing institutional mechanisms in place under different agencies including the levy of statutory taxes, user charges/ user fee/ service charges by the service providing agencies and budgetary allocations from state governments in the form of grants to various agencies.
17.2.1 Land Procurement
RMP 2031 has also recognized the provisions of the Section 69(2) of the KTCP Act, 1961 with regard to the validity of the designated land use for a period of five years and subsequent lapse of the assigned land use for the purposes defined under Section 12 other than the land earmarked for roads and traffic circulation. RMP 2031 has identified the location for regional parks/city parks and public utilities. An effort has been made to earmark the land for regional parks/city parks and public utilities in the government land to the extent possible and it is envisaged that the concerned agencies shall initiate the process for transfer/ allotment of government land or acquisition of the land within the period of five years.
The land earmarked for roads is envisaged to be mobilized/ procured through the following mechanisms:
(i) Relinquishment of land for Master Plan Roads in favour of the Authority as part of layout/ subdivision and development plan approvals.
(ii) Acquisition of land as per the provisions of Karnataka Town and Country Planning (Benefit of Development Rights) Rules, 2016
(iii) Transfer of Government Land parcels in the road alignment to the agency responsible for a particular road project
(iv) Transferring Developed Land in lieu of Acquired Land based on the guidance values of land in the two areas
17.2.2 Development Cost
The financing of infrastructure and urban development projects for a large metropolitan city like Bengaluru cannot be managed through resources generated by the local authorities/ agencies of the state government alone and large share of financing comes through budgetary allocations from the state or central government under various programs.
In addition, RMP 2031 also recognizes the important role that the private sector would need to play in supplementing the efforts made by the local authorities/ state through their participation in the implementation of projects either directly or through the Public Private Partnership models.
The infrastructure projects identified under the RMP-2031 for agencies other than BDA are envisaged to be aligned with the budgets of the respective agencies.
17.3 RMP Implementation Monitoring Mechanism
The proposed Master Plan Coordination and Monitoring Committee shall be responsible for regular review of the Master Plan Implementation process and facilitate coordination between different agencies responsible for implementation of the Master Plan. The structure of the proposed Committee is as following:
| 1. | Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary, Urban Development Department, Government of Karnataka | Chairman |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | MD, BMRCL | Member |
| 3. | Chairman, BWSSB | Member |
| 4. | Metropolitan Commissioner, BMRDA | Member |
| 5. | Commissioner, BBMP | Member |
| 6. | Commissioner, Slum Clearance Board | Member |
| 7. | Director Town and Country Planning | Member |
| 8 | Secretary, RDPR Department | Member |
| 9. | Commissioner, BDA | Member Secretary |
In this regard, the necessary Government order would be required for the constitution of the Committee and defining the functioning and powers of the Committee.