The Bangalore Development Authority performs planning and development functions:

I. Planning

The Bangalore Development Authority is designated as the Planning Authority under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961. The planning functions in brief involve the following:

* Preparation of development plan for Bangalore.
* Preparation of Scheme Plans.
* Approval of Development Plans for Group Housing and Layouts.
* Approval of building plans.
* Other statutory functions under KTCP Act.

II. Development

In addition to the planning functions, the BDA Act envisages the following development functions:

* Planning and implementation of schemes to provide for Residential sites, Commercial sites,    Industrial sites, Civic Amenity sites, Parks and playgrounds.
* Construction of Commercial complexes.
* Construction of houses for Economically Weaker Sections, Low Income Group, Middle Income    Group, High Income Group.
*  Development of major infrastructure facilities.