Mysuru, July 8 -- Cites April 9, 2026 law, asks DDPI, Tahsildar to inspect school site

Strong objections have been raised against the South Western Railway's ongoing construction project adjacent to the 125-year-old Vontikoppal Government High School.

The issue gained attention after Mysuru Mithra, a sister concern of Star of Mysore, published a report titled 'Historic 125-year-old school fading amidst high-rises' on July 7.

Taking note of the report, Regional Commissioner (RC) Nitesh Patil clarified that under the Karnataka Government Educational Institutions Lands (Protection and Regularisation) Act, 2026, any land that has been continuously used by a Government educational institution for at least 12 years legally belongs to that in...