Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Karnataka Acquires 21 Acres for Major Stadium
The Karnataka Housing Board has taken over 21 acres of land in Anekal to build a big sports stadium that can hold 80,000 people.
This land is in different villages like Hannur, Annemalla, Badiga, and Attigere.
The government told everyone about this plan on November 22, and it starts on November 23.
People who own land there have 60 days to say if they have any problems with it.
The government is also planning to extend the metro to Anekal and other places.
The deputy chief minister, D.K. Shivakumar, thanked the people of Anekal for supporting the government and talked about some political challenges.
Karnataka Housing Board acquires 21 acres in Anekal for an 80,000-seater stadium.
Land includes areas in Hannur, Annemalla, Badiga, and Attigere villages.
Notification issued on November 22, effective from November 23.
Landowners have 60 days to submit objections or claims.
Government plans to extend Namma Metro to Anekal and other areas.
- Who
- Karnataka Housing Board (KHB), Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
- What
- Acquisition of 21 acres of land for a major stadium and metro extension
- When
- Notification issued on November 22, effective from November 23
- Where
- Anekal taluk, including Hannur, Annemalla, Badiga, and Attigere villages
- Why
- To construct a large sports stadium and extend Namma Metro connectivity
- Land Area
- 21 acres (1.32.05 hectares in Hannur and Annemalla villages, 2.85.01 hectares in Badiga and Attigere villages)
- Location
- Anekal taluk, including Mudukanamole, Muttaalu, Paaluhonda, Peruru, Balekad, and Kadakambala regions
- Stadium Capacity
- 80,000 spectators
- Notification Date
- November 22
- Effective Date
- November 23
- Objection Deadline
- 60 days from November 22
- Metro Extension
- Feasibility report expected by June for 68-km stretch from Kalena Agrahara to Kadugodi