BMP to acquire defence land

BANGALORE, DHNS:
The BMP is planning to acquire Defence and Railway land required to provide better civic amenities in various part of the City, Mayor P R Ramesh said on Monday.

Speaking to reporters after inspecting civic amenities in Bharathinagar and Ulsoor, he said if necessary, the BMP would hold discussions with State and Central governments to acquire the land. A detailed survey is underway to identify such lands for acquisition, he added.

He said the BMP has decided to allow corporate firms to invest in the overall development of some selected main roads. He also directed the officials to chalk out a plan for renovation of Ulsoor market as it has become dilapidated.