Bengaluru: Empty plot owners oppose hefty penalty for uncleared garbage

They argue that waste and debris are being dumped on their plots due to gaps in the GBA’s waste collection and disposal system, and that they cannot be held responsible for it. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Empty plot owners in Bengaluru are outraged over the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s (GBA) plan to levy a hefty pe

3 min readBengaluruUpdated: Jul 28, 2026 07:29 PM IST The Greater Bengaluru Authority has identified 1,616 locations with debris of about 22,732 tonnes.(Representational image)The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has warned that owners of vacant plots who fail to clear debris, other waste, and vegetation from their pr