Bengaluru Set to Be Split Into 5 Municipal Corporations Under Greater Bengaluru Authority
Bengaluru is heading for a massive governance overhaul as the city prepares to be divided into five municipal corporations under the newly constituted Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). This move, approved in a high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha led by Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, will officially dissolve the current Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) structure once fully implemented.
The proposal stems from the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024, passed on April 24, which mandates the establishment of a more granular urban governance model by allowing up to seven independent municipal corporations within the city. Under this framework, the GBA will oversee administration, service delivery, and urban planning for each corporation. Central constituencies such as Shivaji Nagar, Pulakeshi Nagar, Gandhinagar, and Chamarajpet are likely to be grouped under a Central Bengaluru unit, while the rest of the city will be divided into North, South, East, and West corporations. Large areas like RR Nagar, Mahadevapura, and KR Puram might see further division due to their vast coverage.
The reorganization is expected to improve administrative efficiency, revenue generation, and local accountability. It also aligns with the goal of integrating peri-urban and rural areas, including adjoining villages and panchayats, into the urban fold over time. Shivakumar confirmed that these new corporations will initially remain within the BBMP’s boundaries. The Brand Bengaluru panel’s recommendations have been submitted, and discussions with opposition leaders are on the agenda to reach political consensus before implementation.
A draft plan outlining municipal boundaries and governance structures is set to be released soon. After a 30-day public feedback window, a final notification is expected before the August 25 deadline as mandated by the Act. Civic polls will follow once the restructuring is complete. This sweeping change marks a significant shift in how India’s tech capital is governed—geared toward scalability, better service delivery, and future-ready urban planning.
