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BENGALURU: Deputy chief minister G Parameshwara on Monday said all Bengaluru public representatives favour a separate Act to develop the state capital. He hinted at shelving the former chief secretary BS Patil-led committee’s recommendation to divide Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike BBMP ).After a five-hour meeting with Congress, BJP and JD (S) MLAs, MLCs and MPs representing Bengaluru, Bengaluru development minister Parameshwara said: “There is a consensus and suggestion among legislators to have a new law for the BBMP. The Palike comes under the Municipalities Act (Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act). A Congress legislator raised the issue of the 27-floor building along Golf Course Road.The minister reportedly said builders claim to know several top leaders in the government, including KJ George. “This funding is to develop the city’s infrastructure,” he said.Questions raised over why Bengaluru has stagnatedIssue of Street Dogs, Land Mafia Discussed At MeetAsked about the BS Patil committee’s suggestion that the Palike be divided into five corporations, he said, “We’re bringing a new law for BBMP..