Belagavi: The Legislative Assembly yesterday passed the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) Bill, modelled after the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Act, through a voice vote. The Bill, effective from its notification in the Government Gazette — after the Governor’s assent — is designed to ensure coordinated planning and streamlined implementation of schemes by the Authority and State and Central Governments.
Introducing the Bill, Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh stated that the amendment aims to modernise the city’s planning system to address its evolving needs as it approaches metropolitan status. He emphasised the need for comprehensive legislation in light of Mysuru’s growth & increasing population. As per 2011 census, Mysuru city had a population of 8,93,062, while the Mysuru Local Planning Area recorded 16,96,577. With rapid expansion, Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) budget and operations have grown significantly, bringing complex challenges due to large-scale developments.
