State bypasses Centre nod
Bengaluru South district
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Land Revenue Act
There is no confusion here. Old records with remain valid. Only new documents will carry with name Bengaluru South
–HK Patil, minister
With the State Government officially approving the renaming of Ramanagara as, it has effectively fired another salvo at the Centre, which had earlier rejected the proposal. Undeterred, the State proceeded with the move, asserting that it does not require the Centre's approval for such decisions.on Friday asserted that the state government has full authority to rename Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South District. 'The decision to rename Ramanagara has been taken after carefully considering public opinion in the region. It is not a unilateral decision, but one that reflects the aspirations of the people residing there.'This statement comes amid political controversy surrounding the Cabinet's recent approval to rename Ramanagara, a district that was officially carved out in 2007.has strongly backed the renaming, arguing that attaching the Bengaluru brand would enhance the district's development and recognition.The renaming move has drawn mixed reactions across political lines, especially from the Janata Dal (Secular) and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders who have criticised the government's intent. However, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stood firm, emphasising that under the, the state holds the power to create, dissolve, or rename districts without requiring the Centre's approval. 'The state is well within its legal rights. In fact, even when Ramanagara was first declared a district, there was no need for central permission. This time, too, there is no procedural violation,' he clarified. The official government notification regarding the name change was issued on Friday.DK Shivakumar, who hails from Ramanagara, had long advocated for this renaming, arguing that the inclusion of the 'Bengaluru' brand would enhance the district's developmental prospects. While the name will change, Ramanagara will continue to function as the district headquarters. This marks a symbolic and administrative shift since the district was carved out of Bengaluru Rural in 2007, a move originally announced by then Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.Sources indicate that Shivakumar had been indirectly expressing dissatisfaction with the separate identity of Ramanagara district since its inception. In July 2024, he led a delegation of elected representatives from the region—including Ramanagara, Channapatna, Magadi, Kanakapura, and Harohalli—to meet with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, formally submitting the renaming proposal. This marks the second attempt by Shivakumar to push the renaming through the cabinet, with the current government now endorsing his vision.Citing the Allahabad–Prayagraj renaming by the Uttar Pradesh government in 2018, officials suggest that the state is well within its rights to rename districts. According to the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964 (Section 5(4)), the state government has exclusive authority over the creation, modification, and naming of zones, taluks, and districts. Central government approval is not mandatory. While the Home Ministry's 1953 directive requires states to consult the Centre when renaming villages, towns, or railway stations, the naming of districts is a state subject.The nameplate outside the Ramanagara Revenue Office already reads Bengaluru South District. This has led to heightened anticipation among locals. Minister HK Patil reassured the public that there's no need to rush to government offices to change existing documents. 'There is no confusion here. Old records will remain valid. Only new documents will carry the name Bengaluru South,' he said.
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