MYSURU, 15 FEB

Yaduveer Krishnadutta Chamaraja Wadiyar, a member of parliament and scion of the Mysore royal family, has strongly condemned the Karnataka government for its continued delay in issuing Transferable Development Rights (TDR) to his family. This follows the acquisition of a section of Bangalore Palace Grounds for road widening, despite a Supreme Court directive instructing the government to issue the TDR.

Addressing reporters, Yaduveer alleged that the state government has been targeting the royal family, particularly since his election as MP for the Mysuru constituency. He highlighted that a Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices MM Sundresh and Aravind Kumar, warned the government’s representatives that failure to comply with previous court orders would have consequences for the relevant officials.

Yaduveer expressed concerns over the Karnataka government’s lack of adherence to the Supreme Court ruling, noting an ordinance enacted on 29 January, 2025, which seemingly reserved the right not to acquire disputed Palace Grounds land. He insisted that royal family members, like all citizens, deserve equal treatment under the law and called for respect for court orders.

Reflecting on a protracted history of legal disputes dating back to 1996, Yaduveer affirmed his family’s commitment to pursue legal avenues to safeguard their properties.