# GBA launches 30-minute building plan approval system 2026-09-20T00:46:37+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) on Friday launched Nambike Nakshe 2.0, a fully automated building plan approval system that will sanction eligible residential plans in around 30 minutes instead of the current two to three months. The system, launched by minister Krishna Byre Gowda, initially covers residential sites up to 50x80 feet with up to four dwelling units. Applications can be submitted online through qualified architects. If plans comply with regulations, approvals will be generated automatically without manual scrutiny. The system automatically fetches ownership details from government databases once an e-khata number is entered, reducing documentation. The pilot will run in selected GBA areas before expansion. Minister Byre Gowda said the system follows a 'Trust, but Verify' model, warning that misuse will attract strict penalties. Authorities plan to explore similar automated approvals for larger projects in future phases. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Bengaluru's building plan approvals have long been a bottleneck, with manual scrutiny and opaque processes feeding a chain of touts and delays. The earlier Nambike Nakshe digitised submissions but not approvals, leaving the same waits. Under the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976, local bodies have the power to delegate plan scrutiny, but moving to full automation requires the integration of multiple departmental databases. The real test will be how the system handles plan variations that fall just outside the 50x80 feet or four-unit cap. GBA is expected to publish a performance review within six months before deciding on a citywide rollout. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority, Krishna Byre Gowda, Nambike Nakshe Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gba-launches-30-minute-building-plan-approval-system/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gba-launches-30-minute-building-plan-approval-system/#story-in-brief