India, May 11 -- The Karnataka government will implement the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act (GBGA), 2024, on May 15, ushering in a significant transformation of the city's civic administration, Indian Express reported.

The new legislation will replace the existing Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Act of 2021 and lay the groundwork for breaking up the current civic body into multiple corporations.

Announcing the move on Friday, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said a formal notification outlining the GBGA's implementation would be issued on May 15, the report added. While the final number of corporations to emerge from the BBMP split has not been confirmed, the Act permits the creation of up to seven.

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