The concept of ‘Greater Mysuru’ may get a clearer picture soon as a crucial meeting is expected to happen in the coming days. It will be chaired by Minister in-charge of the district S.T. Somashekar with the Mysuru City Corporation that appears to be keen for the expansion of its limits since it has been providing services in areas not under its jurisdiction.
Mayor (acting) Sunanda Palanetra said the MCC is preparing its presentation to be made at the meeting as the expansion of the area beyond the ORR would widen its tax network. “The tax is going to the Mysore Urban Development Authority though services such as drinking water and solid waste collection were being provided by the MCC in areas approved by the authority. The MCC needs to get its revenue collection strengthened and Greater Mysuru must happen sooner or later,” she added.
She said, “The factors that suggest the constitution of Greater Mysuru City Corporation will be discussed threadbare at the meeting. The MCC will bring into picture all the aspects that make its case stronger for the expansion of its limits. If it happens, the number of wards will go up from 65 to 100. Other than the areas where the elections of TPs have taken place, the remaining ones may be brought under greater Mysuru.”
