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Bengaluru: 78% land acquired for PRR Package 1; June work orders expected as bids advance
BBC Ltd. reports 523 acres acquired (78% of 665) for PRR Package 1 as bids progress. The government conditions work orders on 80% land acquisition, with June 2026 as the target for issuing orders, while compensation packages and court petitions influence the timeline.
Why It Matters
This milestone marks the first concrete on-ground step for Bengaluru's Peripheral Ring Road after decades of delay; progress on land acquisition, compensation, and legal challenges will shape the project's pace and traffic relief expectations.
Timeline
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Financial bids opening after May 20 for Package 1
May 13, 2026
Financial bids for Package 1 are planned to be opened after May 20, 2026, following the technical bid scrutiny.
High Court judgement on petitions expected
May 13, 2026
The High Court of Karnataka, which has clubbed many petitions challenging PRR Phase 1 land acquisition, is expected to decide soon with a judgement expected by June or July 2026.
Package 3 land acquisition status
May 13, 2026
For Package 3, of 710 acres needed, only 26 acres have been acquired so far.
Five-option compensation package offered under BDA Act
May 13, 2026
BBC offered a five-option compensation package under the Bangalore Development Authority Act, 1976, including cash compensation, Transferable Development Rights, developed commercial plots, and cash plus developed land; the state government ruled out any revision to this package.
Work orders for Package 1 planned after 80% acquisition
May 13, 2026
BBC stated that once 80% acquisition is achieved, work orders for Package 1 will be issued in June to the winning bidder.
Government condition on work orders tied to land acquisition
May 13, 2026
The government has laid down a condition that work orders for PRR packages can be issued only after BBC achieves 80% land acquisition.
Land acquisition progress for Package 1
May 13, 2026
BBC said 523 acres (about 78% of the 665 acres required) have been taken possession; compensation is being disbursed; some lands are under litigation with compensation to be deposited in court where applicable.
Technical bids opened for Package 1
May 6, 2026
Technical bids for Package 1 were opened on May 6, 2026; scrutiny is ongoing.
Package 1 tender for PRR Phase 1
March 2026
BBC Ltd. tendered Package 1 for PRR Phase 1 as part of splitting the project into multiple packages.