Mysuru: The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), once a key player in Mysuru’s planned development and housing, is now facing intense scrutiny. Established to manage housing and infrastructure, MUDA’s recent activities have drawn widespread criticism for alleged corruption and neglect of its core duties.
Originally tasked with allotting plots and ensuring essential infrastructure—such as roads, drainage systems, water supply, and parks—MUDA’s focus appears to have shifted. The Authority has been criticized for favoring real estate developers and limiting its role to issuing approvals like Correct Dimension lists, Completion Reports, and No Objection Certificates, rather than actively acquiring land and catering to the growing demand.
Despite having a full team of engineers, planners, and officials, MUDA has struggled with land acquisition and failed to distribute new plots since 2017. The 219-acre R.T. Nagar and 87-acre Lalithadrinagar Layouts were the last major allotments, leaving around 86,000 applicants waiting, some for over 30 years.
Further controversy surrounds the misuse of the 50:50 land acquisition scheme, intended to balance farmer and government interests. Mismanagement of this scheme and other scandals have led to calls for MUDA’s overhaul or dissolution.
The debate underscores the urgent need for reform and accountability within MUDA to restore public trust and meet Mysuru’s growing housing demands.