Bill to include LS and Assembly members from GBA area in Authority tabled
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Why in news
The Karnataka government tabled the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, to expand the membership of the Greater Bengaluru Authority to include Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly members.
Background
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa tabled two bills in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. The Greater Bengaluru Governance (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes six amendments to the 2024 Act.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillGreater Bengaluru Governance (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025: proposes expanding the membership of the Greater Bengaluru Authority.
- Act / BillKarnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Bill), 2025: aims to prohibit social boycott and impose penalties.
- PlaceKarnataka Legislative Assembly: venue for tabling the bills.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of involving elected representatives in urban governance bodies to ensure accountability and inclusive planning in rapidly expanding metropolitan regions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Governance integration: Balancing legislative oversight with executive autonomy in urban planning bodies
- Social cohesion: Legal mechanisms to curb community-led social boycotts and ensure individual rights
Keywords: Urban Governance · Legislative Oversight · Social Boycott · Administrative Decentralization · Accountability
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