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Governor Approves Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill Restructuring BBMP

The legislation establishes up to seven municipal corporations and a centralized authority to enhance governance, while activists consider legal challenges over constitutional concerns.

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The approval comes after an earlier round of scrutiny.
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Photo: IANS

Overview

  • Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has given formal assent to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, with the state government issuing a gazette notification on April 24, 2025.
  • The legislation restructures the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) into up to seven autonomous corporations, each meeting specific population, revenue, and workforce criteria.
  • The newly formed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will coordinate urban development across agencies, with the Chief Minister serving as its ex-officio chairperson.
  • The Act empowers ward committees as grassroots governance units to promote participatory decision-making and improve service delivery.
  • Civic society groups argue the GBA may undermine constitutional guarantees of urban local body autonomy and are exploring potential legal options.