Under the proposed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) framework, the Bengaluru in-charge minister is expected to take on a role resembling that of a mayor, holding significant sway over the city’s administration and developmental projects.
The GBA’s executive committee—chaired by the minister—will oversee critical aspects of urban governance, especially infrastructure planning and execution. This marks a notable shift in Bengaluru’s power structure, effectively centralizing key administrative decisions under the minister’s leadership.
The move is likely to redefine urban management in the city, reducing the functional role of the BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) mayor and corporators in strategic city planning. Critics argue this may weaken democratic decentralization, while supporters claim it could streamline decision-making for a rapidly growing metropolis.
The GBA model is being pitched as a solution to overcome bureaucratic bottlenecks and improve coordination among multiple civic agencies. If implemented, it could bring a mayor-like authority to the state minister, even in the absence of an elected city mayor.
The proposal is still under review, and more clarity is expected as the bill moves through the legislative process.
