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Greater Bengaluru Governance Act Takes Effect, Replacing BBMP with New Authority

Karnataka government notifies 709 sq km as Greater Bengaluru Area, initiating a 120-day transition to restructure city administration.

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Overview

  • The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act officially came into force on May 15, 2025, dissolving the BBMP and establishing the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
  • The Chief Minister will chair the GBA, with the Bengaluru Development Minister as Vice President, and an administrator is set to be appointed during the transition.
  • The current BBMP area of 709 sq km has been notified as the Greater Bengaluru Area, with plans to divide the region into three municipal corporations.
  • Existing BBMP officers will temporarily retain their responsibilities until the new governance structure is fully implemented within 120 days.
  • Opposition parties BJP and JD(S) have criticized the Act as unconstitutional, citing concerns over its compliance with the 74th Constitutional Amendment.