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Governance

Lessons for the anti-corruption brigade from DK Ravi’s death

March 17, 2015 T R Raghunandan

DK Ravi, an IAS officer who took on the sand mafia in Kolar was found dead on March 16th. Ex-IAS officer TR Raghunandan remembers him and says that to deal with corruption, one must do as the corrupt do – team up!

Infrastructure

Millions of workers who did not demand wage!

September 22, 2014 T R Raghunandan

The expense of composting Bangalore’s wet waste shot through the roof, with the income not being able to match it. Then,”I began to recruit new staff; millions of them!”

Infrastructure

The story of the first composting plant in Bengaluru

September 12, 2014 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.

Governance

B khata isn’t an assurance of regularising the irregularities

September 3, 2014 T R Raghunandan

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.

Governance

Here’s why BBMP Khata is not a proof of ownership for your property

August 26, 2014 T R Raghunandan

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!

Infrastructure

Khata confusion for Whitefield properties: What’s wrong and why?

August 20, 2014 T R Raghunandan

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?

No Picture
Governance

MPLAD:Yet another top-down approach

February 14, 2014 T R Raghunandan

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.

No Picture
Governance

Ten reasons why people pay bribe, and more

January 8, 2014 T R Raghunandan

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!

No Picture
Governance

Let BMRDA be the admin for city planning

November 26, 2013 T R Raghunandan

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

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