Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 25 -- * 150 acres of land lie unused in various layouts within city

* Rs. 1,000 crore revenue target

In a bid to boost revenue, the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has decided to develop housing layouts on all unused land within layouts formed earlier, a move expected to generate over Rs. 1,000 crore.

The MDA has already transferred nearly 700 layouts under its jurisdiction to various Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

Consequently, key revenue streams such as Property Tax, plan approval fees, khata registration and transfer charges, certified copies of records, land acquisition certificates, NOCs and completion reports have declined significantly, affecting its overall income.

This has made it difficult for the Author...