Greater Bengaluru to function under 5 corporations, 10 zones

The Karnataka government has officially restructured the civic administration of Greater Bengaluru, forming five municipal corporations with two zones each, and setting up temporary offices for smooth functioning.

In a landmark move to streamline civic administration, the Karnataka government has issued a notification creating five municipal corporations and 10 zones under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Each corporation will function through two zones, with temporary offices already identified to ensure immediate implementation.

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The newly formed civic units are as follows:
1.    Bengaluru Central City Corporation
      Zone 1: Existing East Zone Office
o    Zone 2: Annex-3 of the Central Office
2.    Bengaluru East City Corporation
o    Zone 1: Existing Mahadevapura Zone Office
o    Zone 2: KR Puram Chief Engineer’s Office
3.    Bengaluru West City Corporation
o    Zone 1: Existing RR Nagar Zone Office
o    Zone 2: Chandralayout Zone Office (Palike Soudha)
4.    Bengaluru North City Corporation
o    Zone 1: Existing Yelahanka Zone Office
o    Zone 2: Existing Dasarahalli Zone Office
5.    Bengaluru South City Corporation
o    Zone 1: Existing South Zone Office
o    Zone 2: Existing Bommanahalli Zone Office

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The Greater Bengaluru Authority’s central office will operate from Annex-1 and Annex-2 buildings, while the zonal offices will handle localised service delivery.

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Officials believe that this restructuring will decentralise governance, improve efficiency, and bring civic services closer to residents across Bengaluru’s rapidly growing urban sprawl.

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