Tag: Mysuru Urban Development Authority

Fake bank challan scam in MUDA: Two employees, one bank staff arrested
News

Fake bank challan scam in MUDA: Two employees, one bank staff arrested

November 17, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Lakshmipuram Police, who are investigating the fake bank challan and seal scam in Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), have arrested two MUDA employees and a Bank of Baroda, MUDA branch staff in connection with the case, recovering Rs. 4.5 lakh from them. Subsequently, a city Court granted them conditional bail. The arrested individuals are…

MUDA’s lease extension despite pending dues raises eyebrows
News, Top Stories

MUDA’s lease extension despite pending dues raises eyebrows

November 16, 2023

Lessee 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,…

Echo of scam in MUDA: No more cash system; only cheques, DDs
News

Echo of scam in MUDA: No more cash system; only cheques, DDs

November 11, 2023

Mysore/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
News

Crack down as 15 outsourced employees shown the door

November 11, 2023

Most 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….

Government asks DC to investigate MUDA scams
News

Government asks DC to investigate MUDA scams

November 10, 2023

Concerns raised over illegal allotment of sites and the resultant revenue loss Mysore/Mysuru: In light of recent revelations exposing scams within the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), the State Government has taken decisive action. Dr. K. V. Rajendra, the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of MUDA, has been directed to submit a comprehensive report addressing…

4-member audit team scans bank credits, ledger entries
News

4-member audit team scans bank credits, ledger entries

November 10, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: In response to the suspected fake bank challan scam at the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), a dedicated four-member team, appointed by the MUDA Commissioner, has commenced a thorough investigation. The team has initiated its efforts by scrutinising the bank credits in MUDA’s accounts section. The primary objective of the team is to verify…

Allotment of over 900 MUDA sites to land owners nullified
News

Allotment of over 900 MUDA sites to land owners nullified

November 10, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: In response to the uncovering of the fake bank challan scam and other irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), K. Latha, the Under Secretary of the Urban Development Department, issued an order On Oct. 10, annulling the resolution passed at the MUDA Council meeting on Sept. 14, 2020. The resolution, which approved…

MUDA duped by MUDA employees !
News

MUDA duped by MUDA employees !

November 9, 2023

By S.T. Ravikumar Mysore/Mysuru: After the revelation of a previous scam involving the use of a forged signature of the transferred Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Secretary and KAS Officer S. Kusumakumari, to issue a Title Deed for a site, yet another scam worth crores of rupees has come to light within MUDA. This time,…

Fake signature for site allotment: Ex-MUDA Secretary files plaint
News

Fake signature for site allotment: Ex-MUDA Secretary files plaint

November 8, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) continues to grapple with a series of irregularities and allegations involving officials, land speculators and intermediaries. In the most recent incident, a former MUDA Secretary, a woman, has filed a complaint with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who also serves as the Chairman of MUDA. She alleges…

Urban Development Minister discusses infrastructure projects
News

Urban Development Minister discusses infrastructure projects

November 6, 2023

Flyover at busy Manipal Hospital Junction; Peripheral Ring Road; Group Housing Scheme Mysore/Mysuru: Three crucial infrastructure projects set to bolster Mysuru’s development, namely, the flyover at the junction of Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway-Outer Ring Road near Kempegowda Circle (Manipal Hospital Junction), the Peripheral Ring Road and the Group Housing Scheme were taken up for discussion by Urban…

1 12 13 14 15 16 33
ABOUT

Mysuru’s favorite and largest circulated English evening daily has kept the citizens of Mysuru informed and entertained since 1978. Over the past 45 years, Star of Mysore has been the newspaper that Mysureans reach for every evening to know about the happenings in Mysuru city. The newspaper has feature rich articles and dedicated pages targeted at readers across the demographic spectrum of Mysuru city. With a readership of over 2,50,000 Star of Mysore has been the best connection between it’s readers and their leaders; between advertisers and customers; between Mysuru and Mysureans.

CONTACT

Academy News Papers Private Limited, Publishers, Star of Mysore & Mysuru Mithra, 15-C, Industrial ‘A’ Layout, Bannimantap, Mysuru-570015. Phone no. – 0821 249 6520

To advertise on Star of Mysore, email us at

Online Edition: [email protected]
Print Editon: [email protected]
For News/Press Release: [email protected]