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BMRDA files affidavit on ring road construction

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The New Indian Express  29.10.2010

BMRDA files affidavit on ring road construction

BANGALORE: The Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (BMRDA) on Thursday submitted in the High Court that the construction of Satellite Ring Road and Town Ring Road around Bangalore rural district, was within the jurisdiction master plan approved by the Bangalore International Airport Area Planning Authority.

Justice Rammohan Reddy heard the petition filed by D N satish and others challenging land acquisition notification for the project and the BMRDA defended the project and land acquisition.

Dr S M Jaamdhar, Metropolitan Commissioner, BMRDA filed a detailed affidavit to the court stating that there was no need for the STPB's approval.

He stated that the government could approve the plan under Section 13 (3) of the BMRDA Act.

Last Updated on Friday, 29 October 2010 11:10