BJP MLA T.S. Srivatsa has called for the immediate cancellation of 4,350 MUDA sites allotted under the controversial 50:50 ratio scheme between 2019 and 2023.

  • BJP MLA T.S. Srivatsa urged the government to cancel 4,350 sites allotted via the 50:50 scheme.
  • The controversy spans the period between 2019 and 2023.
  • The MLA questioned why sites allotted before March 14, 2023, were spared.
  • Allegations of protecting former MUDA Commissioner D.B. Natesh have been raised.

MYSURU: A political storm has erupted in Karnataka over the controversial allotment of sites by the erstwhile Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). BJP MLA T.S. Srivatsa has formally urged the state government to cancel the allotment of all 4,350 sites distributed under the contentious 50:50 ratio scheme between 2019 and 2023.

Addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Sunday, Mr. Srivatsa highlighted a critical loophole in the government's recent actions. While Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah stated that allotments made after March 14, 2023, have been cancelled, Srivatsa questioned why the sites allotted between 2019 and 2023 remain untouched. He noted that the department had already questioned the scheme's validity as far back as May 2019.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this issue transcends local land administration; it touches upon the core of administrative integrity in Karnataka. The refusal to cancel earlier allotments could lead to protracted legal battles and fuel perceptions of selective justice, potentially destabilizing the current administration's urban development agenda.

"The demand for total cancellation highlights a deep-seated distrust in the procedural integrity of the MUDA allotment process during the previous tenure."

The controversy is further intensified by the mention of 14 sites previously allotted to Parvathi, the wife of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. These sites were provided in lieu of land acquired for the Devanur third stage layout. Although the sites were eventually surrendered following a Lokayukta investigation, Mr. Srivatsa pointed out that Ms. Parvathi had claimed she was misled during the process.

In a stinging critique, the BJP MLA accused the ruling Congress party of shielding the former MUDA Commissioner, D.B. Natesh. Srivatsa questioned why no punitive action has been taken against Natesh, who was at the helm when these controversial allotments were processed, alleging that the official misled beneficiaries.

Historical Background

The 50:50 scheme was designed to compensate landowners by providing them with developed plots in lieu of their acquired land. However, the lack of transparency in how these plots were valued and distributed has made it a focal point for political opposition and legal scrutiny in the Mysuru region for years.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the 50:50 ratio scheme?
It is a land allotment policy where landowners receive a portion of developed plots in exchange for their acquired land.

2. Why is the BJP protesting?
The BJP claims that the scheme was fundamentally flawed and that all sites allotted under it between 2019 and 2023 must be invalidated.