Tag: Mysuru Urban Development Authority

MUDA faces backlash for road construction on Poornaiah Canal
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MUDA faces backlash for road construction on Poornaiah Canal

November 25, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Several residents of Bogadi and SBM Layout in city have raised concerns about the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) allegedly constructing a road in the middle of Dewan Poornaiah Canal. This Canal serves as the main feeder Canal, supplying fresh water to Kukkarahalli Lake and runs between Bogadi and SBM Layout. Local residents assert…

MUDA stops issuance of Sale Deed of sites allotted on 50:50 ratio
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MUDA stops issuance of Sale Deed of sites allotted on 50:50 ratio

November 23, 2023

Mysore/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…

MUDA can use Rs. 44 crore for village development: Cabinet
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MUDA can use Rs. 44 crore for village development: Cabinet

November 17, 2023

State 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…

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

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