Overview
- Distribution of alternative housing was deferred from January 1 to January 2 to complete eligibility verification by the Greater Bengaluru Authority and Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation.
- Urban development minister Byrathi Suresh said surveys found only 90 of the 167 evicted families qualified for government housing under existing norms.
- The BJP formed a fact-finding panel, called for an NIA-led citizenship probe of evictees, and announced a protest in Bengaluru on January 5 over the planned allotments.
- The state government rejected claims it will house outsiders, saying only verified, eligible locals will receive homes and that any illegal foreign nationals would face action under law.
- Three displaced residents filed a public interest litigation in the Karnataka High Court alleging demolitions occurred without required prior notice and seeking nearby rehabilitation and compensation.