Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Bengaluru warns of fines for uncleared vacant plot waste
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has warned owners of vacant plots in Bengaluru to clear any debris, waste, or vegetation from their properties by August 15.
If they don't, they could be fined up to Rs 1 lakh.
The authority has identified 1,616 locations with about 22,732 tonnes of waste.
They are also asking the public to help by sending photos of waste-filled plots to a specific WhatsApp number.
The fines start at Rs 25,000 for the first violation and can go up to Rs 1 lakh for subsequent violations.
This is part of a month-long campaign to keep the city clean.
Greater Bengaluru Authority warns owners of vacant plots to clear waste or face fines up to Rs 1 lakh.
Fines start at Rs 25,000 for the first violation and double for subsequent violations.
Public urged to report waste-filled plots via WhatsApp with GPS coordinates.
1,616 locations identified with about 22,732 tonnes of waste.
Campaign to start in August as part of a Freedom from Waste initiative.
- Who
- Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)
- What
- Warning issued to owners of vacant plots to clear debris, waste, and vegetation or face fines up to Rs 1 lakh
- When
- Notice issued on Tuesday, campaign starts in August
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the city as part of a Freedom from Waste campaign
Residents and Plot Owners
Greater Bengaluru Authority
Responsibility for Waste Clearance
Residents and Plot Owners
Residents and plot owners may argue that they are not responsible for waste clearance, especially if the waste is not generated by them.
Greater Bengaluru Authority
The Greater Bengaluru Authority insists that plot owners are responsible for maintaining their properties and clearing any waste or vegetation.
- Authority
- Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)
- Penalty for First Violation
- Rs 25,000
- Penalty for Second Violation
- Rs 50,000
- Penalty for Subsequent Violations
- Rs 1,00,000
- Campaign Start Date
- August
- Reporting Mechanism
- WhatsApp photos with GPS coordinates to 9448197197
- Total Waste Identified
- 22,732 tonnes
- Number of Locations Identified
- 1,616