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
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….
Government asks DC to investigate MUDA scams
November 10, 2023Concerns 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
November 10, 2023Mysore/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
November 10, 2023Mysore/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 !
November 9, 2023By 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
November 8, 2023Mysore/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
November 6, 2023Flyover 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…
AC unit at MUDA catches fire
October 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Tension prevailed for sometime as an Air Conditioner (AC) unit at Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) office here, caught fire yesterday morning. The MUDA Engineers were holding a meeting at the Conference Hall in the premises, when fire was noticed from the AC unit. The Fire personnel, who reached the spot, succeeded in dousing…
Over Rs. 1,000 crore alleged irregularities in MUDA
September 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following a complaint from P.S. Nataraj, retired Assistant Director (AD), Town Planning, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), alleging grave irregularities at the Authority, the Urban Development Department has sought a comprehensive report from the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Mysuru. In a letter dated Sept. 5, 2023, Under Secretary to Urban Development Department, K. Latha…














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