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The government did not prosecute those indicted by the Lokayukta. The officials who let the town develop erratically were let scot-free, rued the citizens.

Bangalore’s governance has been captured by vested interests, say citizens. They have decided to protest if the government continues to neglect public welfare.

The PIL raises questions about the impact of the SEZ on environment, water table and traffic. It questions the allotment of land meant for agriculture.

Justice Puttaswamy, who filed the PIL against UIDAI in Supreme Court, says that Aadhaar card needs to be converted in to a Citizenship Card like in the USA, to keep a check on illegal migrants.

In part-II of the series, Citizen Matters explores why a section of the Kannada film industry is demanding only Kannada music on Bengaluru’s private FM channels.

A meeting organised by environment activists discusses potential ways to amend the Karnataka Tree Preservation Act and make it more effective.

With High Court directing that ward committees be formed, corporators are to submit their nominees by Tuesday in a special BBMP session.

High Court orders the State and the BDA to relook at the project. It also ensures that the citizens say will be considered.

The heat generated by citizens’ action contesting BDA’s Koramangala signal free corridor project is as much as the heat to come from the traffic snarls when four junctions here are dug up soon.

When all efforts failed, BTM residents filed a PIL against garbage trucks parked their area causing sanitation issues. The court ordered the BBMP to act, and set a deadline of two months.

And she finally did! It is thanks to her passion and legal expertise that Koramangala today boasts of an 11-acre lung space – the Meistripalya kere. Meet Laila Ollapally, a Koramangalite and practicing advocate.

Citizen Matters is following the High Court proceedings on a PIL regarding the Metro Rail project. A ruling is due on 1 September.