Senior officers to be appointed for five corporations of Greater Bengaluru Authority: DCM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Sep 1: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today said that senior officers with extensive administrative experience would be appointed as commissioners for the five corporations formed under the Greater Bengaluru Authority.

Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha, he said, “We discussed the appointment of officials for the corporations, and we have decided to appoint those officials who are currently working locally.”

Asked about use of helicopters and aircraft for official government work, he said, “This topic has been before the government for several years. The CM had given me the responsibility of taking a decision on this and calling for tenders. We are trying to study the models from other states and hold discussions with HAL too.”

Asked about allegations of corruption in Bhovi Development Corporation, he said, “I don’t have information on that, I will collect information from the respective minister.”