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Karnataka Assembly Passes Bengaluru Governance Amendment, Affirms Municipal Autonomy

The government says the change clarifies the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s role after a court PIL challenge.

The Karnataka Assembly, on August 19, passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, tabled by Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, who oversees city development.
The amendment bill establishes the Greater Bengaluru Authority while safeguarding municipal autonomy and powers, addressing concerns voiced by the opposition and several other quarters.

Overview

  • The Assembly cleared the 2025 amendment tabled by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to advance the plan to split BBMP into five city corporations.
  • The law clarifies that the Greater Bengaluru Authority will not interfere in functions protected by the 74th Constitutional Amendment, with mayors and corporators retaining full powers.
  • Shivakumar said the clarification responds to a PIL that was not upheld, seeking to avoid future disputes over municipal control.
  • The government outlined next steps: objections closed on August 18, the Governor’s assent is targeted by August 25, and a final notification is slated for September 2.
  • BJP leaders denounced the model as centralising and unconstitutional, while reports indicate the GBA could ultimately expand to roughly 1,000 sq km and bring major civic agencies under one umbrella.