Governance

ULBs, of which the Mayor is the head, are powerless. The Mayor’s short tenure further prevents him/her from making any meaningful contribution.

The authorities addressed the grievances of IT companies, but largely ignored the plight of the poor settlements, who were the worst affected.

CAG reports can trigger public action, but need to be disseminated across platforms in easily readable formats for citizens.

This webinar will provide insights into the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), India’s statutory watchdog agency.

Decentralised disaster management is key to effectively mitigating risks and building community resilience against it.

Here’s how owners of a new apartment complex can ensure their association is formally registered under Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act (KAOA), 1972.

200 families in an informal settlement in Brookefield have been permanently forced out of their homes due to flooding and await compensation.

Across 27 projects in three districts, undervaluation contributed to stamp duty and registration fee losses of Rs 63.72 crores.

Civic groups say middle and lower-income classes will bear the burden of Akrama Sakrama, which has no mechanism to prevent future violations.

20 years ago, Karnataka got the KRIA act, before the 2005 RTI Act. Transparency activists have faced successes as well as failures and frustration.

As e-shram is a central scheme, there is very little effort from the BBMP or the state to popularise it among workers and encourage their enrollment.

As Bengaluru Development Minister, many of Basavaraj Bommai’s promises are the same as those made by ex-CMs. However, many projects are yet to be even started.