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Written By psaram42 - 5 April, 2011
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CM's gift to cricket players, as per news reports:
"It is a joyous occasion for the entire country. We are proud of the Indian cricket team for winning the World Cup after 28 years. In recognition of their achievement, the state government will gift free sites measuring 372 square meters (4,000 square feet) in Bangalore soon to all the 15 cricketers," a beaming Yeddyurappa told reporters.
Further ...
Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will have a great task on hand: to find a suitable 50x80 sites to distribute it to 16 members of the victorious Indian squad, including Coach Gary Kirsten. "For more than a year, BDA has been trying to acquire land for two of the five layouts but all in vain. Can we give sites to these cricketers 30 km from the heart of Bangalore City where lands are presently available? I guess we have no option but to give stray sites in various parts of the city,'' said a senior BDA official.
Whose property is he donating to the players? This largesse of the CM at the cost of scarce / limited land in the city is deplorable. The country has already spent a fortune on the game and the players.
COMMENTS
Yeddi is expert when it comes to lands
dvsquare - 5 April, 2011 - 05:29
Yeddi is expert when it comes to lands, he has done the mastery in land scams, this seems another way to benefit himself of lands while showing public that he is gifting.
Deepak
Yeddyurappa's announcement is not legal
idontspam - 5 April, 2011 - 07:03
The Karnataka High Court had made it clear that the government has no power to direct the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to allot sites to anyone, as the urban development authority is an autonomous body.
rackstar - 5 April, 2011 - 08:55
It is CM's discretionary powers under G category to allot limited number of sites to anybody who is a social figure. He was defending saying his son was given site because he is an MP. It is legal but this law should be changed soonest, even sonia gandhi said CM's should give up discretionary powers. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sonia-asks-union-ministers-cms-to-give-up-discretionary-powers/735068/0
These players get lot of money by IPL auctions and ad endorsements, they are the last persons who would need a free site. Esp Bangalore where those cricketers would buy sites anyway, instead give them sites in Mysore or Hubli none of those players will come and settle.
Build Sports Stadiums Instead!
kbsyed61 - 5 April, 2011 - 17:51
Housing site would be the last thing the Indian Cricket team would need at this time. Every one knows each member of the team has been adequately been compensated and given awards in addition to huge sums of money they rake in IPL and brand andorsements.
Right thing for governments all accross India to flicitate the winning team is to build sports complexes that generations would make use of it. Name the complexes after them. That would be the best award and appreciation can give to the cricket heroes.
Shame on Yeddy and other govt officials too
sanjayv - 5 April, 2011 - 04:56
Shame on these people. Who are they to gift away tax payer money in the form of cash rewards and land rewards. This reminds me of the kings and queens of old, who in stories would remove an ornament and reward citizens who pleased them greatly.
I do not think that these guys have any right to unilaterally announce gifts like this. Also read that Pranab is contemplating tax exemption on the gifts. Sorry, no can do. Most of these national team guys are well off and they will reap benefits i9n terms of endorsement deals and such. Why should public money come into play?
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