Questions around a large land transaction in Bengaluru’s outskirts have prompted a government inquiry, with officials saying further steps will depend on the outcome of the investigation.
Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said the state government is examining the sale of a 53.5-acre land parcel by Infosys in Anekal Taluk to real estate developer Puravankara. The transaction is estimated to be worth around ₹250 crore. The minister added that any further action would be based on the findings of the probe.
Gowda’s office also confirmed that certain registration department officials have been suspended pending the investigation.
Infosys has rejected allegations related to the sale and valuation of the land. The company said the parcel was purchased at market value, was not allotted by the government, and that the divestment was completed in line with internal policies, external approvals, and all regulatory requirements.
The issue has also drawn political and industry commentary. Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram said on X that land provided at a concession for a specific purpose should not be sold commercially if that purpose was not fulfilled. Responding to this view, venture capitalist Mohandas Pai stated that the land in question was not government-allotted and had been acquired from the open market.
Puravankara, which announced the acquisition in December last year, said the purchase fits into its broader growth strategy in Bengaluru. Mallanna Sasalu, CEO – South, Puravankara Limited, said, “Before this acquisition, during H1 FY26, we added a total of 6.36 million sqft of developable area in Bengaluru and Mumbai, with an estimated gross development value of ₹9,100 crore. The addition of another ₹4,800 crore brings the potential GDV to ₹13,900 crore and the developable area to 12.76 msft for the year to date.”
The inquiry adds scrutiny to one of the larger recent land deals in the Bengaluru region, as authorities assess compliance with land registration and transaction norms.
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