MU syndicate discusses land request for Ullal TP office
Mangalore University
decided to write to the state govt seeking its opinion on a request to allot university land for the construction of the
Ullal taluk panchayat office
. The meeting also deliberated on over 40 agenda items, covering academic and administrative matters.Mangalore University, which spans 353 acres, has received requests to allocate land for multiple projects, including a state-of-the-art swimming pool, an Ambedkar Bhavan, and the construction of the Ullal taluk panchayat office.A syndicate member, said that the taluk panchayat office construction was discussed at the meeting.
The member said that land around Konaje is being considered, as it lies at the centre of the taluk. The establishment of the panchayat office within the university premises is expected to enhance the institution's profile and bring more people to the area, which is currently considered relatively secluded. "The plan is rooted in a far-sighted vision to benefit both the university and the local community. There is no ulterior motive behind the proposal," the member added.According to another syndicate member, there is also a request to allocate land for the construction of a swimming pool and Ambedkar Bhavan. "We have not taken this request into consideration at the moment and discussed only the allocation of land for the taluk panchayat," the syndicate member said.K Raju Mogaveera, registrar of Mangalore University, said that the agenda on allocating land to establish the Ullal taluk panchayat office on Mangalore University land was discussed in the syndicate meeting. "As per the procedures, we will be writing to the state govt to seek their opinion. Mangalore University alone has no powers to allocate the land to anyone."Sources added that around two acres of land were requested to be allocated for the taluk office building.
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