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Karnataka infrastructure and land acquisition disputes

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Karnataka infrastructure and land acquisition disputes

Legal and administrative scrutiny over large-scale infrastructure and land acquisition projects in Karnataka has intensified. The Karnataka High Court previously quashed land acquisition proceedings for the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor Project (BMICP), labeling it a major scam. The court noted that the project had failed to progress significantly over two decades, leaving hundreds of farmers without compensation for their land, and ordered an independent investigation scam and ordering a forensic audit. In a separate effort to To address land acquisition concerns, the Karnataka government formed a high-level committee to review the Bidadi Township (Greater Bengaluru Integrated Suburban Project). This Project) controversy, the state government established a high-level committee headed by retired High Court judge Justice Guhanathan Narendar. The committee is tasked with evaluating the proposed 7,481-acre development project from legal, humanitarian, and developmental perspectives following political opposition and perspectives. To mitigate farmer protests. The opposition, the government has stated that land acquisition for this project will be pledged voluntary acquisition and has proposed higher compensation models. Recently, Karnataka models that may exceed Rs 3 crore per acre or offer 50% of developed land. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has intervened by intervened, requesting an Action Taken Report regarding both the BMIC/NICE project and the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) at Bidadi. Bidadi township. The Governor raised concerns that suggested utilizing approximately 6,757 acres of unutilised government land used for the BMIC project remain unutilised and may be allegedly held by Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) or other private entities without lawful authority. To mitigate the impact of the GBIT-Bidadi project, which involves acquiring 7,431 acres across nine villages, the Governor suggested utilizing the unutilised NICE land instead. This proposal aims to reduce the need for compulsory acquisition of private agricultural land, which currently supports over 500,000 fruit-bearing trees, 8,400 livestock, and significant mulberry cultivation for silk farmers. Adding to the political pressure, land. Political pressure has mounted as Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has formally requested Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar to cancel the BMIC Framework Agreement for Agreement, alleging irregularities and unauthorized land shifting. In response to a petition by farmers, the BMIC project. Karnataka High Court has since restricted activities at the Bidadi site, ordering that no trees be cut or bricks moved without explicit court permission. Justice R Nataraj warned against the “overnight destruction of property,” stating that no coercive action can be taken against farmers even after compensation is announced.

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  1. 2026-08-27 21:06 UTC Karnataka infrastructure and land acquisition disputes
  2. 2026-08-17 04:06 UTC Karnataka infrastructure land acquisition disputes
  3. 2026-08-16 12:58 UTC Karnataka infrastructure land acquisition disputes
  4. 2026-08-09 07:33 UTC Karnataka infrastructure land acquisition disputes

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