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Home74th constitutional amendment

74th constitutional amendment

Governance

Urban local bodies in Karnataka still awaiting crores due from Centre and State

October 23, 2020 Himanshu Upadhyaya and Abhishek Punetha

A major part of the revenue of urban local bodies in Karnataka come from Centre and State grants. But recent reports by the CAG show that ULBs are yet to get crores of rupees due to them.

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Why ward committees are ineffective in Bengaluru: BBMP councillors’ “Maharaja Complex”!

November 7, 2019 Kathyayini Chamaraj

Only about half of Bengaluru wards hold ward committee meetings. And even these meetings are often ineffective as councillors make unilateral decisions, don’t share information, and schedule meetings erratically

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Plan local development, highlight civic issues at your ward committee meeting

July 11, 2019 Pravar Chaudhary

At ward committee meetings, you can discuss any local issue – from potholes to your ward’s annual budget. Know more about how you can make a difference in your locality by taking part in these meetings

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Why should Chief Minister head city’s planning wing?

November 22, 2013 Kathyayini Chamaraj

City think tank points out flaws in city planning bill. Top issues: Planning is not linked to budget; No public consultation in planning.

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