The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, aimed at restructuring Bengaluru’s civic administration by dividing it into five zones. The bill proposes a three-tier multiple-corporation setup to enhance governance.
Bill Details and Objectives
The draft bill suggests forming a new body, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), with expanded planning and financial authority. The GBA will govern the five zones through a three-tier structure: the Chief Minister at the top, followed by municipal corporations, and ward committees.
Experts believe this legislative move will address governance issues in the Greater Bengaluru Area, making the administration more structured and efficient.
Historical Context and Opposition
The debate over Bengaluru’s governance structure is not new. During Chief Minister Siddaramaiah‘s previous term, a similar proposal to divide the city’s civic body into three entities was approved by the Assembly but defeated in the Council.
In 2019, the BJP chose a different approach, pursuing bureaucratic decentralization under a single corporation. The lack of civic elections in Bengaluru over the past four years has led to numerous petitions pending before the High Court and the Supreme Court.
Implications and Reactions
If passed, the bill will significantly change how Bengaluru is managed, potentially improving service delivery and urban planning. However, the opposition BJP views the current administrative setup as their legacy and has voiced concerns over the proposed changes.
The bill is expected to be tabled in the state Assembly during the Monsoon Session, where it will likely spark extensive debates and discussions.
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