Karnataka govt tells HC: Steel bridge project is dropped

Bengaluru | Wednesday | 19th June, 2019

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By Express News ServiceBENGALURU: The state government on Tuesday informed Karnataka High Court that it has dropped the controversial multi-crore six-lane steel flyover/bridge project proposed by Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). HC dismisses KAT chairman’s appeal for higher salaryThe Karnataka High Court on Tuesday upheld the order passed by the single judge rejecting the petition filed by Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal (KAT) chairman Justice K Bhakthavatsala. The KAT chairman had sought directions to the state and the Centre to pay salary on par with the High Court Chief Justice. He said there cannot be a distinction between CAT and KAT chairman as they carry out similar work. High Court tells govt, BBMP to install CCTVs near city lakesThe Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the state government and BBMP to install CCTV cameras around lakes to keep an eye on miscreants and stop encroachments..