Overview

• Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot approved the draft boundaries for Central, North, East, West and South corporations on July 19 under the Greater Bengaluru Authority framework.
• The official gazette published the notification on July 19, initiating a 30-day period for citizens and stakeholders to submit objections or suggestions.
• Boundary lines were drawn to balance projected property tax potential—limiting the gap to ₹369 crore between the wealthiest and least affluent corporations—and to minimise assembly constituency splits.
• Citizens’ Action Forum has filed a public interest litigation in the Karnataka High Court challenging the GBA’s formation and powers under the 74th Constitutional Amendment.
• Urban planners including Ashwin Mahesh argue that rapid growth outside current BBMP limits warrants expanding the GBA area to encompass newly urbanised villages.