Latest News | Karnataka Govt Forms Panel to Probe Land Encroachment in Ramanagara

Bengaluru, Feb 1 (PTI) The Karnataka government has constituted a five-member committee to probe the encroachment of government land in Ramanagara district.

It is alleged that a powerful politician has encroached the land in Bidadi, Ramanagara district.

Also Read | Pune City Marathon 2025: 15,000 Runners To Take Part in Running Event on February 2, Check All Details Here.

A government order issued on January 28 stated that the panel headed by Bengaluru Regional Commissioner Amlan Aditya Biswas was formed following a High Court directive to investigate the encroachment in survey numbers 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, and 79 of Kethaganahalli in Bidadi, Ramanagara district.

The other members of the committee are Survey Settlement and Land Records Joint Director Nisar Ahmed, Additional Regional Commissioner Islauddin Gadyal, Tehsildar Ganapathi Shastry, and Tehsildar Sheetal, who will serve as the member secretary.

Also Read | Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2025: Apply for 172 Specialist Officer Posts at bankofmaharashtra.in; Check Eligibility, Application Fees and Steps to Apply.

The panel will review all land records and, if needed, will send the documents to a forensic laboratory.

Speaking to reporters, state Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said the case is being investigated as per High Court directions.

"I have told the officials to follow the High Court's instructions. When the High Court issues a directive, the government must respect it," Gowda said.

The committee will submit its report within the time frame given by the High Court, he added.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)