The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has issued an interim recommendation to the state government and the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) following the eviction of over 160 houses in Kogilu Layout, Yelahanka.
The commission emphasized that while development works carried out in the public interest are necessary, it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that such actions do not violate constitutional rights, particularly the right to life, the right to a dignified life and the right to rehabilitation and compensation.
According to the commission, on December 21, 2025, more cases were registered in connection with the eviction drive. Acting on the commission’s instructions, officials visited the site on 29 December 2025 to inspect the conditions at the site and hold hearings with the affected families.
The commission recommended that all families affected by the eviction be immediately provided with alternative housing so that no household becomes homeless. As an interim measure, it suggested that government land available near the affected area be used to erect temporary shelters, including tents, and provide hot meals to the displaced families.
The commission called for the provision of clean drinking water at the site and the establishment of a mobile health centre. It recommends the creation of temporary accommodation along with toilets to protect the homeless from the cold. Interim recommendations have been sent to the Chief Secretary to the Government and the Chief Commissioner, GBA.
Published – 02 Jan 2026 22:52 IST
