Bangalore Metro Rail ....

Ground-level preparations for the ambitous Metro rail project in Bangalore are being made with the State Government frezing development activity in 247 premises and buildings it had tentatively identified for this purpose. The govt has asked the Bangalore City Corporation, BDA and other civic bodie to seek a no-objection certifcate (NoC) from the BMRTL before it approves any construction activity. Bangalore Metro will have a standard gauge and will take cover under the 100-year old Mysore Tramways Act, which will require some amendments by the state goverment to suit the present day needs. With this, BMRTL can avoid going to the railway ministry for all sanctions. Refer...