Mysuru: MCC Commissioner K.H. Jagadeesha has said that the MCC cannot grant funds for construction of houses in  Revenue sites.

Replying to a demand by former Mayor Ayub Khan and other Corporators who sought extension of financial assistance to SC/ST, backward classes and the specially-abled for construction of homes, at the Council meeting yesterday, the MCC Commissioner said that basic amenities such as water and power can be provided for homes in revenue sites. But as the land is a Revenue issue, the MCC has no powers to extend financial assistance for construction of homes. However, the proposal can be discussed at the next Council meeting and a final decision taken in this regard, Jagadeesha said.

MCC to change Pleader:  Some Corporators wanted to know why advocate H.C. Shivaram, who was appointed as MCC advocate to argue in High Court, had not been replaced even though a decision was taken in this regard at the previous Council meeting.

Accusing Shivaram of failing to meet the expectations of the MCC in cases pending at the High Court, the Corporators opposed his continuation as MCC Pleader.

Alleging that Shivaram had argued against the MCC in some cases in the High Court at Bengaluru, the Corporators questioned the propriety of H.C. Shivaram’s continuance.

Corporator M.U. Subbaiah alleged that many senior advocates were hesitant to take up MCC cases as the authorities were failing in their duty to submit necessary records in time.

Maintaining that payment of fee based on the nature of the case would be a good idea for the MCC, Subbaiah suggested appointment of 5-6 advocates to represent the MCC in Courts.

After a prolonged debate on the issue, Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath announced that H.C. Shivaram will be replaced by a suitable advocate. Asking the MCC officials to submit records in time to the advocate, the Mayor cautioned that the concerned official would be held responsible for any lapses in submission of records.

Corporator M.U. Subbaiah alleged that many senior advocates were hesitant to take up MCC cases as the authorities were failing in their duty to submit necessary records in time. He suggested appointment of 5-6 advocates to represent MCC in Courts.

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