India, March 22 -- Height restrictions around key aviation facilities in Bengaluru have become a major bottleneck for real estate development, prompting the Karnataka government to seek a review of these norms to enable vertical growth and boost revenue.

Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar recently said the state has urged the Centre to ease curbs around facilities such as HAL Airport, Jakkur Aerodrome, Yelahanka Air Force Station and Kempegowda International Airport. He noted that the restrictions have discouraged developers and buyers from opting for premium floor-area ratio (FAR), thereby impacting potential government revenue.

Shivakumar also pointed out that cities like Hyderabad and Mumbai operate with relatively less stringent...