Bengaluru faces plan sanction issues from outdated maps

Bengaluru's Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, has admitted that there are issues with plan sanctions related to water bodies in the city. He said these problems arise from relying on outdated maps. During a Legislative Council meeting, he responded to a question from member T.A. Sharavana. Sharavana pointed out that old maps from 1918 and a 1962 survey do not reflect current conditions. Many lakes have lost their natural characteristics due to urban development, he explained. Shivakumar acknowledged the difficulties in getting plan approvals and noted that several cases have been affected. He mentioned that courts have taken a strong stance on the protection of water bodies and buffer zones. He assured that the Cabinet will discuss the issue in their next meeting and will present updates to the court. The Deputy Chief Minister committed to addressing genuine cases amid these challenges.