Mysore/Mysuru: In response to residents’ allegations of constructing a road in the middle of Dewan Poornaiah Canal, MUDA Superintending Engineer Chennakeshava clarified that they have only cleared vegetation for a service road, not a thoroughfare on the Canal itself. He explained, “A service road is being constructed to maintain the Poornaiah Canal (Raja Kaluve) or…
MUDA stops issuance of Sale Deed of sites allotted on 50:50 ratio
November 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following a direction from the Secretary of the Urban Development Department, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has scrapped its Council resolution passed on Sept. 14, 2020, on allotment of sties on 50:50 ratio basis as compensation in cases where the lands were utilised without completion of land acquisition process and without paying compensation to…
CM Siddharamaiah hands over CA site allotment letter to MDJA
November 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Journalists Association’s (MDJA) long wait for a Civic Amenities (CA) site of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has finally come to an end with Chief Minister Siddharamaiah handing over the CA site (located at KNS Layout, foot of Chamundi Hill) allotment letter to MDJA President S.T. Ravikumar (RK), General Secretary M….
MUDA can use Rs. 44 crore for village development: Cabinet
November 17, 2023State grants approval to use unutilised money from the Rs. 371 crore one-time grant Bengaluru: In a positive development for Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), which has been grappling with irregularities and scams, the State Cabinet that convened in Bengaluru yesterday, approved the utilisation of the remaining Rs. 44 crore from the sanctioned Rs. 371…
Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Convention Hall row: MUDA finally cracks the whip
November 17, 2023Takes back Hall’s possession Mysore/Mysuru: A day following the report by ‘Mysuru Mithra,’ the sister concern of ‘Star of Mysore,’ MUDA officials reclaimed the Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Convention Hall at Hebbal on Thursday. The move came after the contractor (lessee) failed to remit dues totalling Rs. 51.64 lakh, despite issuance of several notices. Acting under…
MUDA’s lease extension despite pending dues raises eyebrows
November 16, 2023Lessee defaults on payment for Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Convention Hall; owes MUDA Rs. 51.64 lakh By S.T. Ravikumar Mysore/Mysuru: In what seems to be another addition to its series of controversies, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has opted to extend the lease of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Convention Hall at Hebbal for an additional two years,…
Demand survey for MUDA’s Group Housing Scheme: New survey on cards with Rs. 1 lakh deposit
November 15, 2023Minister Byrathi Suresh wants to identify only genuine buyers Mysore/Mysuru: After facing challenges in launching the ambitious Group Housing Scheme, despite conducting a physical demand survey and introducing an app for the same purpose, the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is contemplating another demand survey. In this new survey, applicants will be required to deposit…
Echo of scam in MUDA: No more cash system; only cheques, DDs
November 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of a cash payment scam recently discovered in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), involving fake bank challans and bank seals, the organisation has discontinued the cash payment system for acquiring records, documents, certificates, etc., and availing services. A non-cash system has been implemented, mandating applicants to submit the specified fees…
Crack down as 15 outsourced employees shown the door
November 11, 2023Most appointments made due to political pressure despite lacking necessary skills Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst growing concerns over the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) operations following the revelation of a fake bank challans scam leading to revenue loss, the organisation has decided to terminate 15 outsourced employees suspected of involvement in the fraudulent activity. MUDA Commissioner G.T….
Is there a lack of accountability in critical revenue procedures?
November 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The failure of authorities to take action against MUDA officials who have provided records and services without verifying the actual receipt of funds in the MUDA account has raised suspicions and concerns. When the public applies for site or land records, the standard procedure involves thorough verification by MUDA Zonal officers, the Special Tahsildar,…
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