<p>The state government will provide a grant to the tune of Rs 125 crore for the development of cities with a population of eight lakh and Rs 150 crore to cities having a population of 10 lakh.</p>.<p>Urban Development Minister U T Khader said here on Tuesday that the state government had also chalked a plan to develop cities on the lines of Smart City project of the Centre. A total of 10 cities have been selected under this scheme and work would begin soon.</p>.<p>He said that with the mushrooming of paying guest accommodations in most of the cities, the government was working out to bring a policy governing them.</p>.<p>The minister said that the application for building licence could be obtained by applying online.</p>.<p>“The application will reach all the departments concerned and No Objection Certificate will be issued within 40 days,” he said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, speaking at a public grievance redress meeting chaired by Khader, Social Welfare Minister Priyank Kharge said that people’s representatives were stumbling blocks for development.</p>.<p>Giving an example, Kharge said that the High Court of Karnataka has ordered the eviction of 300 illegal houses in the historic Bahamani fort in Kalaburagi.</p>.<p>“When the officials go there for demolition, an MLA makes a call and gets the drive stopped. They promise that residents will demolish the structures themselves. Finally, they approach the court and obtain a stay”, Kharge said.</p>
<p>The state government will provide a grant to the tune of Rs 125 crore for the development of cities with a population of eight lakh and Rs 150 crore to cities having a population of 10 lakh.</p>.<p>Urban Development Minister U T Khader said here on Tuesday that the state government had also chalked a plan to develop cities on the lines of Smart City project of the Centre. A total of 10 cities have been selected under this scheme and work would begin soon.</p>.<p>He said that with the mushrooming of paying guest accommodations in most of the cities, the government was working out to bring a policy governing them.</p>.<p>The minister said that the application for building licence could be obtained by applying online.</p>.<p>“The application will reach all the departments concerned and No Objection Certificate will be issued within 40 days,” he said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, speaking at a public grievance redress meeting chaired by Khader, Social Welfare Minister Priyank Kharge said that people’s representatives were stumbling blocks for development.</p>.<p>Giving an example, Kharge said that the High Court of Karnataka has ordered the eviction of 300 illegal houses in the historic Bahamani fort in Kalaburagi.</p>.<p>“When the officials go there for demolition, an MLA makes a call and gets the drive stopped. They promise that residents will demolish the structures themselves. Finally, they approach the court and obtain a stay”, Kharge said.</p>
