LDA has laid down rules defining zones in the city. In order to know if your property can be commercialized you shall tally specifications of your property with the details provided in the rules as well as ascertain the permitted commercial use allowed on such property. For further clarification on LDA zoning rules contact BSOL.
Yes, LDA is within its powers to revise the category/zone of a plot. In the event LDA considers your plot to be commercial it will consequentially levy betterment fee on plot owners of land situated in an area considered commercial by LDA. The Authority shall assess the betterment fee keeping in view the following criteria:(a) total covered area of the proposed commercial building; and (b) typology ( proposed use) of the building. For further queries on the issue of LDA commercializing your plot contact BSOL’s legal team.
