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.