The much-discussed Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Bill is unlikely to be tabled in the State legislature during the session starting from Monday. P.R. Ramesh, MLC and member of the Select Committee constituted to finalise the Bill, told The Hindu that discussions and deliberations were far from over.
That apart, some of the provisions proposed in the Bill were contrary to those under the 74th Amendment of the Constitution. “We have pointed out some gross violations and mistakes in the Bill. These have to be examined legally to ensure there are no ramifications later,” said Mr. Ramesh.
Some of the provisions that have been questioned are the appointment of zonal commissioners to head the zonal committees as well as appointment of social workers as nominated councillors. The former Mayor claimed that appointment of zonal commissioners defeats the purpose of local…