Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
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Belagavi: The bifurcation of the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) is awaiting Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s approval, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday.
The government has decided to create two new civic bodies - Dharwad Municipal Corporation and Hubballi Municipal Corporation.
“A preliminary notification was issued on January 21, 2025, seeking public objections and suggestions. A report on the objections and suggestions received, along with a report by the Dharwad deputy commissioner, has been submitted to the governor, whose approval is anticipated,” Urban Development and Town Planning Minister B S Suresha (Byrathi) said.
The minister was replying to a question by Hubli-Dharwad (East) Congress MLA Abbayya Prasad.
“For a civic body to become a city corporation, the population should be more than three lakh. Here, it is 11-12 lakh. It’s been seven months since the proposal was sent to the Governor. We haven’t received his clearance,” Suresha said.
He urged BJP leaders to join an all-party delegation to meet the governor and seek his approval.