Namma Metro Phase 3: Karnataka issues third land acquisition notification for Orange Line package

The Karnataka government has issued a third land acquisition notification for the Orange Line package of Namma Metro Phase 3, according to a notice dated October 16, 2026, and published in the Karnataka State Gazette. It identifies 11 properties with a combined area of 13,409.05 square metres. Each notice is part of the formal process through which the authorities document the land required for a public infrastructure project and notify affected property holders.

The Orange Line is one of the proposed corridors in the third phase of Bengaluru's metro expansion, and land acquisition is a necessary step before construction of stations, viaducts and related facilities can begin on the selected alignment. A third notification suggests that the process is continuing in stages rather than being completed through a single public notice. The release of land details can also give affected owners an opportunity to review the records, understand the proposed acquisition and seek any relief available under the applicable law.

For Bengaluru residents, the project matters because the wider metro network is intended to improve connections across the city and reduce pressure on roads and other forms of transport. The impact will be especially direct for households and businesses near the proposed route, who may face land acquisition and changes in access during construction. The notice does not by itself confirm the timetable for acquisition, construction or the opening of the Orange Line, so those milestones remain matters to follow as the government completes the approval and notification process.