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E-khata drive to begin from July 1 across Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday announced the launch of a citywide property record (e-khata) campaign starting July 1, aimed at streamlining land documentation across Bengaluru. As part of the initiative, a pilot project will be rolled out in the constituency of Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, where 25,000 property records have already been digitised. Shivakumar stated that e-khata documents would be delivered to citizens’ doorsteps throughout the month, marking a significant push towards property regularisation and transparency. “Bengaluru has nearly 25 lakh properties, but only 5 lakh owners have uploaded the necessary documents so far. The campaign…

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Will demolish buildings causing floods: Karnataka deputy CM

Representative Image BENGALURU: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said the govt will act decisively to prevent flooding in the city, even if it means razing buildings obstructing stormwater drains. Shivamkumar, who inspected flood-prone areas in Yelahanka zone and Manyata Tech Park, said, “Whether it is your building or mine, it has to go if it is hindering the free flow of rainwater.” He, however, acknowledged delays in action due to court stays and lack of coordination between property owners and civic agencies. “We couldn’t clear encroachments earlier, but with the Disaster Management Act now invoked, there’s no choice…