Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan urged the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) not to transfer 45 acres in Hebbal, originally intended for a Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) multi-modal transit hub, to a private tourism company. He said BMRCL was ready to pay ₹551.15 crore and alleged the land was valued at ₹12.10 crore per acre against a market rate of ₹60 crore, calling the proposed deal the “Hebbal Land Scam.”

Bengaluru North MP and Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje wrote to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday, opposing a reduction in BMRCL’s land share. She said the site is among the area’s last large parcels and is important for easing congestion, connecting North Bengaluru industrial hubs, and integrating Metro, suburban rail and BMTC services.

Reports said KIADB had begun issuing a demand notice to a private entity to compensate the original landowners, and the state had decided to transfer nearly 35 acres, acquired two decades ago for public infrastructure, to private real estate players at about ₹12 crore per acre.

Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan urged authorities to halt a proposed sale of 45 acres of public land in Hebbal to private builders. He said the reported price of ₹12.10 crore per acre was far below the estimated market value of ₹60 crore per acre.

Mohan said Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) was prepared to pay ₹551.15 crore for the 45 acres to build a multi-modal transit hub integrating three metro lines and a suburban rail station. He called for the sale to be scrapped and the land preserved for public infrastructure.

Karnataka has prioritised transferring 45 acres of land in Hebbal to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for a multi-modal transport hub, but legal hurdles must be resolved first, Industries Minister M.B. Patil said on Saturday.

The total land under discussion is 55 acres and 13 guntas; BMRCL has requested 45 acres and 5 guntas for metro development. Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Patil met on Friday to review the legal challenges.

MLA S. Suresh Kumar wrote to the ministers on Thursday, seeking directions for the Karnataka Industrial Development Board to transfer the land. He also said a private entity plans to build a five-star hotel there.

The previous BJP government granted a three-year extension to an ongoing project involving the disputed land, and a court order makes immediate transfer legally complex. The government is considering discussions with project stakeholders and legal interventions, seeking to avoid both legal complications and unnecessary delay.

The proposed multi-modal transport hub for the 36-km Hebbal-Sarjapur Metro corridor (Orange Line) is delayed by land acquisition issues in Amanikere village. The hub is planned with multi-level parking and a depot.

The Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) has yet to transfer 55 acres to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), amid compensation concerns involving private landowners. A private company had bought 55.1 acres for a tourism project but did not carry it out. KIADB repossessed the land and issued the company a notice in June 2023 demanding ₹12.10 crore per acre; payment remains pending.

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to expedite the transfer. TV Mohandas Pai, chairman of Aarin Capital, called for 45 acres near Hebbal for the proposed tri-junction and transport hub, warning that delays were causing public anxiety.

The corridor is estimated to cost ₹28,405 crore, including ₹8,080 crore earmarked for land acquisition. About 161.65 acres are required.

Rain on Wednesday morning, September 30, 2026, slowed traffic on the Hebbal–Yelahanka route to Kempegowda International Airport. The India Meteorological Department forecast light rain through the day, with possible waterlogging and congestion at busy junctions. Air France AF191 and Lufthansa LH755 were among delayed international services, potentially affecting morning domestic flights. Airlines must provide meals, an alternative flight or a refund depending on the delay; weather and air traffic control disruptions generally do not qualify for financial compensation. Passengers should retain boarding passes and screenshots.

Traffic was slow on Hebbal flyover ramps and Yelahanka roads; recent diversion trials had caused long queues. Two-wheelers and autos are temporarily allowed on the KIA elevated corridor, but lane discipline is advised. Entry and exit checks may also slow traffic.

Vayu Vajra buses KIA-9 from Majestic, KIA-5 via Hebbal and KIA-8 from Electronic City operate, including at night; timings are available on BMTC’s KIA portal. Airlines advise arriving two to three hours before departure. Use designated pickup zones at T1 and T2, where prolonged vehicle stops are not permitted.