Panchayat Raj Minister guarantees implementation of Third Finance Commission report

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December 30, 2011

Mangalore, December 30: The Gram Panchayats in the State which are receiving an even annual fund of Rs eight lakh at present, would get more funds with the implementation of the Thirteenth Finance Commission Report.

Having received the report, the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department is contemplating to provide grants to the panchayats based on the population level in the each GP, said Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Jagadish Shettar.

He was addressing the gathering during his visit to Mennabettu Gram Panchayat in Kinnigoli on Thursday. The Minister said that the government has already increased the funds to the GPs from Rs six lakh to Rs eight lakh. With the implementation of the Thirteenth Finance Commission Report, the funds will be granted in three scales based on the population rate. Grant of Rs nine lakh, 12 lakh and 15 lakh will be given to the Gram Panchayats with population of 3000, 5000 and 15000 respectively, he informed.

Calling the Third Finance Commission report by A G Kodgi as the model report, he said the government will ensure that the recommendations of the report are implemented in the Panchayat level. “With the implementation of the finance commission report, the TPs and ZPs which have been receiving Rs one crore annual grant would receive a hiked grant of Rs two crore. The government will make sure that the fund allocation for the TPs and ZPs is increased in the next budget,” he said.

Shettar also said that the Department has sent a circular to all the Panchayats to maintain transparency in the functioning. The Gram Panchayats have been strictly asked to organise Gram Sabhas on timely basis. The Gram Sabhas should be compulsorily video recorded so that the higher authorities in the Department would be able to monitor the happenings in the Panchayats. The selection of beneficiaries for various schemes should be transparent, he said.

Informing about the status of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Generation Scheme in the State, the Minister said that out of Rs 2,000 crore grant sanctioned by the Central government for the implementation of MGNREGS in the state, Rs 1,000 crore has been utilised and the rest of the fund would be utilised within March.

He also said that strict measures will be taken up for the proper tax collection in the Panchayats. “If the tax collection rate is 90 per cent in Dakshina Kannada, on the contrary, the collection is anywhere between 10 and 30 per cent in North Karnataka districts. As per the 13th Finance Commission report, the tax collection in Panchayats should not be below the minimum level of 40 per cent, informed the Minister.

Jagadish Shettar visited the solid waste management unit in Mennabettu Gram Panchayat. ZP President K T Shailaja Bhat, Chief Executive Officer Dr Vijay Prakash, MLA K Abhayachandra Jain and others were present.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

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Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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