Minister H.D Revanna warns of action against Golf Club for alleged violations
Bengaluru, Dec 28: Karnataka Public Works Minister H D Revanna Friday warned of action against the Bangalore Golf Club over alleged violations, including running a bar.
The government sent a notice in October for which there was no reply, he told reporters here.
"We are issuing another notice and if the situation arises we will take over," he said.
According to public works secretary Krishna Reddy, the Bangalore Golf Club got the land in 1882 during British rule, and the land's lease was being renewed once every ten years.
"There is a lot of violations there (Golf club). I have told our Secretary if action is not taken, I will take action against him. I have told the secretary today, to take up the issue seriously and issue notice to them," he said.
The minister said the property was in the heart of the city. Constructing buildings, running hotel and bar inside was "serious violation," he said.
"Whoever it is, if norms are violated, we will take action rules have to be followed," he said.
The land belonged to the PWD department, the minister said.
Earlier in July, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara had said the government would explore relocating the golf course after a golf ball landed inside Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's home office Krishna nearby, causing security worries.
The 18-hole golf course is located on a 60-acre plot.
Responding to a question on the proposed legislators club, Revanna said "We are finding place in Bengaluru that will also have facilities for journalists."
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Karnataka to receive electric buses under PM E-Drive: Kumaraswamy
New Delhi (PTI): Karnataka will receive electric buses in a "phased and prioritised manner" under the Centre's flagship PM E-Drive Scheme, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Friday.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries had received a formal proposal from the Karnataka government seeking allocation of electric buses under the initiative.
Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy submitted the state's request, citing need for enhanced urban public transport systems in key cities.
Kumaraswamy held deliberations with senior officials of the Heavy Industries Ministry and assured the Karnataka government of complete support from the Centre.
The minister confirmed that the process of allocation is already underway and that Karnataka will receive electric buses in a phased and prioritised manner.
"I will ensure that Karnataka receives all due support from the Government of India," Kumaraswamy said.
"Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are transforming public mobility across India. Karnataka will definitely receive buses under PM E-Drive," he added.
Over 14,000 electric buses are to be allocated to nine major cities under the initiative.
The scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore for two years from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026.
Discussions between the Union and state governments have also covered associated infrastructure, including charging stations, bus depots, and vehicle maintenance systems.
Officials from both sides explored implementation models to ensure rapid roll-out across identified urban clusters, a statement said.
