The Congress-led Karnataka authorities is ready to introduce the Better Bengaluru Governance (GBG) Invoice within the upcoming Finances Session, however the proposal has drawn sharp criticism from BJP chief and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, who termed it a “power grab” that undermines native governance.
BJP chief and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya.(HT FILE)
In a sequence of posts on X (previously Twitter), the MP argued that the invoice violates the essence of the 74th Constitutional Modification Act, 1992, which was meant to decentralize energy.
“The GBG Bill overturns the very essence of local governance by creating a Greater Bengaluru Authority, an unelected council with the Chief Minister at its helm, rendering elected BBMP corporators powerless,” he wrote.
Learn his full thread right here:
The MP accused the Siddaramaiah-led authorities of sidelining elected representatives by means of the proposed invoice. In line with him, the Better Bengaluru Authority, which can be managed by the CM, the Bengaluru Growth Minister, and bureaucrats, will permit MLAs to dominate municipal affairs, diminishing the position of native governance.
“Bengaluru already has a Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) for urban planning. Instead of strengthening it, the government is creating a parallel, unelected body with unchecked powers, leading to confusion and inefficiency,” he stated.
Some of the controversial facets of the invoice is the proposal to separate BBMP into 10 municipal firms. The MP argued that this transfer would solely enhance prices, duplicate budgets, and create monetary mismanagement quite than enhancing governance.
“Splitting BBMP will not solve Bengaluru’s governance issues. Instead, it will lead to higher administrative costs, inefficiency, and confusion over revenue distribution,” he warned.
BBMP seeks public suggestions
Lately, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has invited residents to actively take part in shaping the governance of Better Bengaluru.
The proposed laws goals to restructure city governance by streamlining administration, creating as much as ten metropolis firms, strengthening ward committees, and guaranteeing larger political accountability in public service authorities.
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