Articles by T R Raghunandan

IAS officers have many stories to tell. This is one of the stories that now-retired, famous IAS officer, Raghunandan has to tell – it is not just his story – it is the story of the city too.

B khata in Bengaluru lets you pay property tax for the property that you claim to own. The legality of the property, however, depends on other factors.

While Khata is important for a property, it does not guarantee the title for the property in the BBMP limits. Strange isn’t it? But that’s how the things are!

If you are a resident of Whitefield or the one who is aspiring to buy a property in Whitefield, this might matter to you: What causes confusion in Khata documents related to Whitefield’s properties?

MP’s local area development fund is executed by district authorities, but the works are chosen by the MP himself. This is in contrast with power to local self-governance model advocated in 74th amendment.

Corruption is a crime of calculation, not of passion. If the risk and penalties are high, many wouldn’t opt to be corrupt. Here’s your guide to understanding corruption!

Former IAS officer critiques new Planning Authority bill: Where is the Mayor in this committee?