Bengaluru : Karnataka Government is planning to amend the Inams Abolition Act in order to allow farmers to apply for claim of occupancy rights. Speaking to the media, Revenue Minister R Ashoka said, “More than 70,000 acres of land falls under the inam land category in the State. Many farmers have not filed applications seeking occupancy rights under the Inams Abolition Act. Hence, to provide them an opportunity, the government has decided to amend the Inams Abolition Act. The issue will be discussed in the State Cabinet,” he said, adding that a committee headed by PS Vastrad had suggested the same.

Baseless allegations against Mr Satish Reddy
Revenue Minister Mr R Ashoka has denied accusations that Bommanahalli MLA Satihish Reddy was behind the bed blocking scam. “The inquiry has revealed that Mr Satish Reddy had nothing to do with it. Baseless accusations against him have made him feel sad”, Mr Ashoka said.

No objection
Revenue Minister Mr R Ashoka has written to the Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa stating that he has no objection to handing over the Bengaluru district-in charge portfolio to his cabinet colleague and Municipal Administration and Sugar Minister Mr MTB Nagaraj. In a letter to CM, Mr Ashoka said, “Mr Nagaraj had met and expressed his wish to take over as Bengaluru Rural District-in charge minister. Hence, I want to reiterate that I have no objection to this.”