Vijayapura: In a major development, the Belagavi Regional Commissioner has issued an order disqualifying all 35 members of the Vijayapura City Corporation for failing to submit their mandatory asset declarations.
Official sources told Deccan Chronicle that the order was issued on Monday by the Regional Commissioner S.B. Shettennavar as per the power given to him under the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act.
Meanwhile, two individuals had filed a petition before the Kalaburagi Bench of the Karnataka High Court, alleging that the members violated rules by failing to disclose their assets. The court directed the state government to take appropriate action.
Following the directive, the Regional Commissioner issued notices to the members and conducted hearings. Upon confirming that no asset details were submitted, the RC issued an order on Monday, disqualifying all members.
With this development, all eyes are on the next course of action. While some disqualified members are considering legal recourse, several councillors told this newspaper that they are still awaiting official communication before deciding on their next move.