In a significant step towards decentralising urban administration, the Karnataka government has announced a major reshuffle of senior IAS officers following the establishment of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). The move comes as part of the state’s broader efforts to enhance governance efficiency after the restructuring of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
Key Appointments Under GBA:
- Rajendra Cholan P, Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister, given concurrent charge as Commissioner, Bengaluru Central City Corporation.
- Ramesh D S appointed Commissioner, Bengaluru East City Corporation.
- Pommala Sunil Kumar to serve as Commissioner, Bengaluru North City Corporation.
- Ramesh K N named Commissioner, Bengaluru South City Corporation.
- Dr. Rajendra K V posted as Commissioner, Bengaluru West City Corporation.
Additional Commissioners (Development):
- Latha R – Bengaluru North City Corporation
- Pandve Rahul Tukaram – Bengaluru South City Corporation
- Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar – Bengaluru East City Corporation
- Digvijay Bodke – Bengaluru West City Corporation
- Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur – Bengaluru Central City Corporation
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The restructuring, which replaces the sprawling BBMP with five zonal city corporations, is expected to make governance more decentralised, responsive, and development-focused. The Siddaramaiah government views this as a crucial step in strengthening infrastructure, improving service delivery, and addressing Bengaluru’s growing urban challenges.
