D.K. Shivakumar petitions defence minister for permission and land
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has requested the Indian Defence Minister to release land parcels for urban infrastructure projects in Bengaluru. The proposals include public parks, slum redevelopment, and traffic management solutions.
Why it matters
It illustrates the common administrative friction between urban development needs and military land usage in major Indian cities.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday (September 28, 2026) petitioned Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for cooperation in expediting clearances, and sought land parcels for seven urban infrastructure and development projects in Bengaluru.
During his meeting with the Defence Minister in Delhi, the Chief Minister proposed development of a permanent public park and lung space on around 730 acres of defence land near the Iblur Firing Range. The State has proposed a public park without commercial development while the ownership will remain with the defence authorities.
Seeking solution for 10 notified slums on about 43.83 acres of defence land, he has proposed transferring government land of equivalent area at a suitable alternative location. He has cited difficulties in identifying equal value land within Bengaluru. The Chief Minister has also sought urgent permission for repair and redevelopment of slum area, as monsoon rains have caused flooding.
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