The demand to expand the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) jurisdiction has resurfaced amidst ongoing controversies surrounding Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) over site allotment irregularities. Increased population and civic needs in areas outside the Outer Ring Road (ORR) have fueled discussions, with government intervention being explored.

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• MCC currently limited to 128.4 sq km within ORR.
• Rising demands for basic civic amenities outside ORR.
• Proposals to create Greater Mysuru City Corporation (GMCC) pending for a decade.
• Minister H.C. Mahadevappa hints at expansion after consultation.
• MUDA plans to transfer 900 layouts (~38,000 sites) to local bodies.
• Transfer includes Hootagalli CMC, Ramanahalli, Srirampura, gram panchayats.
• MUDA stopped issuing khatas, handing tax responsibility to local bodies.
• Expansion expected to streamline services and enhance urban planning.