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Hans India
07-07-2025
- Hans India
Bengaluru district reclaims encroached govt land worth Rs 50 crore in major drive
Bengaluru: Ina major crackdown on land encroachments, the Bengaluru Urban District Administration has reclaimed over 8 acres of government land worth approximately Rs 50.05 crore from illegal occupation across various taluks on Friday. The operation, led by Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesha, was carried out simultaneously across multiple locations under the supervision of respective tahsildars. Encroachments on gomala (grazing lands), burial grounds, pathways, and community spaces were cleared in a coordinated drive. Among the key recoveries: In KR Puram hobli of Bengaluru East taluk, 0.04 gunta of gundu topu land in Kodigehalli village, valued at ₹2.5 crore, was reclaimed; in Varthur hobli's Valepura village, 0.20 gunta of gomala land worth ₹5 crore was freed from encroachment; Anekal taluk saw the clearance of 0.01 gunta of gomala land in Ramanayakanahalli, Sarjapur hobli, valued at ₹35,000; in Bengaluru South, 0.01 gunta of encroached burial ground land in Parappana Agrahara village was cleared, along with 0.18 gunta of gundu topu in Vajrahalli village, worth around ₹25 crore and in Tavarekere hobli, encroachments were cleared from a pathway between Jogerahalli and Naganahalli villages, totaling 0.15 gunta, valued at ₹45,000. Further north, in Dasanapura hobli of Bengaluru North taluk, authorities recovered 2 acres and 0.22 gunta of gomala land in Bommashettihalli village worth ₹5.1 crore, and smaller tracts in Venkattapura and Hosahalligollarapalya villages. In Yelahanka taluk, 3 acres and 0.22 gunta of land in Kakolu village, Hesaraghatta hobli, valued at ₹10.5 crore, was reclaimed. According to officials,these actions are part of an ongoing effort to reclaim public land and protect government property from encroachment. Further drives are expected in the coming weeks.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Too young to tie the knot
Akshaya Tritiya gram panchayat child helpline numbers Contact numbers While most people mark Akshaya Tritiya by buying gold and beginning new ventures, for the Bengaluru Urban District Administration, the day holds a far deeper significance. This year, April 30 won't just be celebrated for prosperity — it will be remembered for protection. In a proactive step, the administration is turning its focus toward curbing child marriages, a silent social issue that often spikes during large-scale religious and cultural progress, child marriages continue to rise in the State. According to recent data shared by the Minister for Women and Child Development, between 2021-22 and 2023-24, the annual numbers were 418 cases in 2021-22, 328 in 2022-23, and a sharp increase to 719 in the increased risk of underage weddings on this auspicious day—when mass and individual marriage ceremonies are commonly held—Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesh has issued strict directives to all relevant authorities to ensure that no child marriage slips through unnoticed. By treating the day not just as a festival but as a moment of vigilance, Bengaluru is sending out a clear message: Childhood is not for marriage—it's for said, 'Under Section 13(4) and 13(5) of the amended law, the District Magistrate is empowered to act as the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer with the authority to take all necessary steps—including the use of minimum force where required—to prevent the solemnisation of child marriages, particularly on high-risk days like Akshaya Tritiya.'He said that despite awareness efforts and sensitisation campaigns, authorities acknowledge that child marriages still occur in some pockets—often due to lack of awareness or failure to notify officials. Jagadeesh has instructed officials at district, taluk, ward, andlevels to remain vigilant. All designated child marriage prohibition officers are expected to closely monitor both public and private ceremonies and intervene as administration is also urging the public and wedding organisers to be fully informed about the legal consequences of child marriage. 'Let us strive to make Bengaluru Urban District free from child marriages,' Jagadeesh said in the release. 'If anyone becomes aware of an impending or ongoing child marriage, they are encouraged to immediately report it to1098 or 112.'Central Zone (Urban): 080-29523458South Zone (Kengeri): 080-23442233West Zone (Anekal): 080-22076833East Zone (KR Puram): 080-29904132North Zone (Yelahanka): 080-28461452
