Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy urges State government to take over NICE project; Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says government will adhere to law
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has urged the Karnataka government to take over the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor project managed by NICE. He cited alleged land acquisition irregularities and unauthorized toll hikes as reasons for the state to intervene.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding infrastructure management, land rights, and the accountability of private entities in public-private partnerships.
Pointing out at the recent observations of the Karnataka High Court about the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor project by NICE, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday urged the State government to take over the entire NICE road project even as Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that the government would adhere to the law with respect to the project.
Urging the State government to initiate corrective measures over several alleged violations in the implementation of the project, the Union Minister reiterated that the toll collection on NICE road in Bengaluru should be immediately halted, and the government should take over the NICE project through appropriate legislation.
“The State government should act in accordance with the directions and observations of the Karnataka High Court and Supreme Court, as well as the recommendations of the Legislative House Committee and Cabinet sub-committee that have examined the project,” he said.
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