House panel likely to submit report on Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill in February
1 month, 3 weeks ago

House panel likely to submit report on Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill in February

The Hindu  

The 13-member committee that was constituted to scrutinise the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024 is likely to submit its report in February after conducting public hearings ahead of the budget session of the Karnataka Assembly. The committee met multiple times to discuss various aspects of the bill, including splitting Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, disaster management, waste management, taxation, forest, lakes, and horticulture. “Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief D. K. Shivakumar has set a five-month deadline to hold civic polls in Bengaluru,” he said. After coming to power, the Congress constituted an expert committee and drafted the new Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, which came to the House committee for examination.

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Karnataka Guv returns Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill for clarifications
1 hour, 43 minutes ago

Karnataka Guv returns Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill for clarifications

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has returned the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill to the government seeking clarifications after it was passed by both houses of the state legislature, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said on Wednesday. "But, Governor has sent seven bills -- Karnataka Co-operative Societies Bill, Karnataka Souharda Sahakari Bill, Gadag-Betageri Business, Culture, and Exhibition Authority Bill, …

Bengaluru Central MP slams Greater Bengaluru Bill, calls it a '100 Innovas' burden
1 day, 1 hour ago

Bengaluru Central MP slams Greater Bengaluru Bill, calls it a '100 Innovas' burden

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan has criticized the recently passed Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, arguing that it will serve the interests of the mayors rather than the residents. The bill, which proposes dividing Bengaluru into seven corporations, was approved in the last legislative session. Taking to social media platform X, Mohan mocked the concept of the Greater Bengaluru Authority, calling …

Bengaluru citizen groups plan legal battle against Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: Report
1 week, 3 days ago

Bengaluru citizen groups plan legal battle against Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's civic activism is gaining momentum as multiple citizen groups, under the banner ‘Bengaluru Town Hall,’ prepare to challenge the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill in court, calling it unlawful. According to a report by The New Indian Express, they argued that the GBGB violates the 74th Constitutional Amendment, which empowers local bodies, and plan to seek legal counsel before filing …

Greater Bengaluru Authority Bill aimed at bringing Bengaluru under CM, Dy CM, says Ashoka
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Greater Bengaluru Authority Bill aimed at bringing Bengaluru under CM, Dy CM, says Ashoka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Legislators from BJP on Monday opposed the Greater Bengaluru Authority Bill tabled in the House by deputy CM and Bengaluru development minister DK Shivakumar. Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka alleged that through the Bill, the government is trying to bring the Bengaluru civic body under the control of the CM and the Bengaluru development minister in …

Karnataka Assembly passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill – What is it? Explained in 5 points
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Karnataka Assembly passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill – What is it? Explained in 5 points

Live Mint  

What is Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill? Here are five key points about the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: Term for Mayor and Deputy Mayor : Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill provides for a constitution of a Greater Bengaluru Authority for coordination and supervision, and 30 months terms for the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor. : Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill provides for a …

Karnataka passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 amid Opposition walkout
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Karnataka passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 amid Opposition walkout

India Today  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024, which proposes restructuring the city’s administration by creating multiple municipal bodies under a decentralised governance model. The bill, introduced by Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar, saw strong opposition, leading to a walkout by opposition parties. However, he noted that the state government would …

Karnataka Budget 2025 highlights: Massive push for Bengaluru infra in ₹4 lakh crore Budget, proposal to set up State-owned OTT platform
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Karnataka Budget 2025 highlights: Massive push for Bengaluru infra in ₹4 lakh crore Budget, proposal to set up State-owned OTT platform

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who holds the Finance portfolio, is all set to present his record 16th Budget on March 7, 2025. The size of the budget is expected to touch ₹4 lakh crore, up from the ₹3.71 lakh crore outlay last year. The year’s first session of the legislature, which began on March 3, commenced with the address by Governor …

How Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill maps path to a restructured city
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

How Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill maps path to a restructured city

India Today  

When the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike was created in 2008 by integrating peripheral municipal councils and villages into a large civic corporation for Bengaluru, the city’s population was around 7.5 million. Now, with Bengaluru’s population nearly doubling to an estimated 15 million, there’s a need to restructure governance in the city by creating a new Greater Bengaluru Authority while breaking …

Bengaluru may finally get dedicated planning committee as panel recommends BMPC formation
3 weeks ago

Bengaluru may finally get dedicated planning committee as panel recommends BMPC formation

The Hindu  

Rapidly growing Bengaluru may finally get a dedicated planning committee — a constitutional requirement under the 74th Amendment. The legislature panel headed by MLA Rizwan Arshad has recommended that the State government constitute the Bengaluru Metropolitan Planning Committee. The 13-member committee, headed by Mr. Arshad, said: “The State government shall constitute the BMPC for an area including but not limited …

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya opposes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, calls it a ‘power grab’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya opposes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, calls it a ‘power grab’

Hindustan Times  

The Congress-led Karnataka government is set to introduce the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill in the upcoming Budget Session, but the proposal has drawn sharp criticism from BJP leader and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, who termed it a "power grab" that undermines local governance. "The GBG Bill overturns the very essence of local governance by creating a Greater Bengaluru Authority, …

BBMP restructuring: House panel submits report, recommends 2 to 7 corporations
1 month ago

BBMP restructuring: House panel submits report, recommends 2 to 7 corporations

The Hindu  

The Joint Legislative Committee, tasked with reviewing the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, has recommended restructuring the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike into a minimum of two and a maximum of seven smaller municipal corporations. The report suggests forming a Greater Bengaluru Authority to coordinate among various civic agencies. A separate Legislative Constituency Consultation Committee should be formed for better coordination, …

Report on Greater Bengaluru Administration Bill submitted to Karnataka speaker, to be tabled during Budget session
1 month ago

Report on Greater Bengaluru Administration Bill submitted to Karnataka speaker, to be tabled during Budget session

Hindustan Times  

The Legislative Review Committee on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill has submitted its final report to the Karnataka Assembly Speaker on Monday. Greater Bengaluru Administration Bill will be tabled during upcoming Karnatraka Budget Session. The government’s vision aligns with our objective of revamping the city's governance structure to facilitate development.” Arshad further emphasized that the bill introduces several key reforms …

New bill proposed to restructure Bengaluru civic body ahead of internal polls
1 month ago

New bill proposed to restructure Bengaluru civic body ahead of internal polls

India Today  

The Committee of Greater Bengaluru has submitted a bill to Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader, proposing a major restructuring of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike administration. The bill, submitted by Greater Bengaluru Association President and Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad, aims to address governance challenges in the city. The report highlights a lack of coordination between key agencies, including BBMP, Bangalore …

Greater Bengaluru Administration Bill submitted to Speaker, to be tabled in Budget Session
1 month ago

Greater Bengaluru Administration Bill submitted to Speaker, to be tabled in Budget Session

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The review report of the Greater Bangalore Administration Bill, which will give a new shape to the administration of the capital by further increasing the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike area and creating seven new corporations, was officially submitted to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly today, raising expectations for the bill to be introduced in the session. The report …

Bengaluru civic body polls must be held in May at any cost: Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy
1 month ago

Bengaluru civic body polls must be held in May at any cost: Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that the long-pending elections for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike must be conducted in May, irrespective of any challenges. The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, introduced last year, was referred to a joint select committee led by Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad. To ensure better civic infrastructure, such as roads, streetlights, parks, playgrounds, and stormwater drains, …

BNP calls for stronger reforms in Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024
1 month, 1 week ago

BNP calls for stronger reforms in Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024

The Hindu  

The Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party has submitted significant amendments to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, advocating for a more autonomous and efficient city government. With the 13-member legislative panel, led by MLA Rizwan Arshad, set to submit its report this month, the BNP has intensified its campaign for municipal governance reforms. BNP founder and general secretary Srikanth Narasimhan emphasised the …

Citizens offer over 100 suggestions for Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Citizens offer over 100 suggestions for Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill

The Hindu  

: Over 100 suggestions were provided by citizens on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill during the second public consultation meeting held for the Bommanahalli, South, Rajarajeshwari Nagar and West zones of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on Tuesday. Citizens also spoke about entrusting more responsibilities to councillors in the Greater Bengaluru Authority, the merger of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company and …

Citizens from East and Mahadevapura zones raise concerns about Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Citizens from East and Mahadevapura zones raise concerns about Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill

The Hindu  

The issues of delimitation that will arise from decentralisation of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike under the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024, the usage of a Kannada word instead of ‘Greater’, and conducting elections for the BBMP were some of the important suggestions provided by citizens at public consultation meetings on the Bill on Monday. The meetings were held in …

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill pitches for five smaller corporations: Chairman Rizwan Arshad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill pitches for five smaller corporations: Chairman Rizwan Arshad

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: For the development and smooth administration of Silicon City Bengaluru, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike should be divided into five smaller corporations, said Greater Bengaluru Governance Committee Karnataka Chairman Rizwan Arshad Chairman Arshad on Monday inaugurated a programme to receive suggestions and opinions from the public on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill in the eastern zone under the BBMP …

Bengaluru civic body seeks public feedback on Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill. When and where to participate?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru civic body seeks public feedback on Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill. When and where to participate?

Hindustan Times  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has invited citizens to actively participate in shaping the governance of Greater Bengaluru. BBMP HQ In a major step towards decentralized and participatory urban administration, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly Joint Scrutiny Committee has been formed to review the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill-2024. The proposed legislation aims to restructure urban governance by streamlining administration, creating up …

BBMP polls likely to be between June and August
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BBMP polls likely to be between June and August

The Hindu  

The State government is keen on holding the long-pending elections for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in July or August this year and is reportedly making necessary preparations for the same. The High Court directed elections for 198 wards in 2020, but the government expanded them to 243 under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Act, 2020. Watch: Delay in BBMP …

House Committee On Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill Soon, Says Dy CM Shivakumar
7 months, 3 weeks ago

House Committee On Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill Soon, Says Dy CM Shivakumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: While appealing to the opposition party leaders to join hands with the State Government to build a better Bengaluru city in coming days leaving aside politics, Bengaluru city incharge and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. He chaired meeting of elected representatives cutting across party lines in Vidhana Soudha to elicit their views on development of Bengaluru city and at the …

Suggestions to be taken for Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: DK Shivakumar
8 months ago

Suggestions to be taken for Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that suggestions and opinions of all stakeholders of the city would be taken before finalising the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill. Speaking after tabling the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 in the Legislative Assembly, he said, "Bengaluru belongs to everyone. We will go with consensus," he said, to which …

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill Tabled in Assembly
8 months ago

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill Tabled in Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024 was tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday and after tabling the Bill, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru city incharge minister D.K. Shivakumar told the Assembly “Suggestions and Opinions of all stakeholders of the city will be taken into consideration before the Bill is finalized.” However, the Bill drew opposition from Bharatiya Janata Party …

Watch: What is the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024?
8 months, 1 week ago

Watch: What is the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024?

The Hindu  

The draft of The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, submitted to the Karnataka government by the Brand Bengaluru Committee, formerly known as the BBMP Restructuring Committee, provides for a three-tier governance of the city, and for the first time, brings all parastatals on one platform. The draft Bill doesn’t specify the number of corporations, even as the BBMP Restructuring Committee …

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024: Towards a new model of governance
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024: Towards a new model of governance

The Hindu  

The draft of The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, submitted to the Karnataka government by the Brand Bengaluru Committee, formerly known as the BBMP Restructuring Committee, provides for a three-tier governance of the city, and for the first time, brings all parastatals on one platform. The draft Bill doesn’t specify the number of corporations, even as the BBMP Restructuring Committee …

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024 provides for three-tier structure with provision to carve out multiple corporations
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024 provides for three-tier structure with provision to carve out multiple corporations

The Hindu  

The draft of The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, submitted to the State government by the Brand Bengaluru Committee, formerly known as the BBMP Restructuring Committee, provides for a three-tier governance of the city, and for the first time, brings all parastatals on one platform. It is a modular Bill that provides for multiple corporations, from one to 10, and …

Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs withholds draft report on Bills replacing criminal laws
1 year, 4 months ago

Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs withholds draft report on Bills replacing criminal laws

The Hindu  

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affair postponed its adoption of a draft report on three Bills seeking to replace the existing criminal laws, after pressure from the Opposition seeking more time to examine it. According to sources, the English version of the draft report was circulated just last week and the Hindi version was sent to members of the …

Karnataka Legislature Panel Moots Expansion of Bengaluru City Limits to 1-km Radius
4 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Legislature Panel Moots Expansion of Bengaluru City Limits to 1-km Radius

News 18  

The Joint Select Committee of the Karnataka legislature has recommended expansion of the existing municipal limits of Bengaluru city by a 1-km-radius. The recommendation to expand the city’s municipal limits is likely to be part of the Bill which also proposes to increase the number of wards here from the existing 198 to 243. Among other things, the Bill proposes …

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