State government challenges oil companies on ethanol standards; BBMP/BDA to offer 'Land Guarantee' with 50% discount on regularized fees

The state government challenged the central government, stating it would not accept the oil sales companies' report regarding the sale of high-ethanol mixed petrol. Meanwhile, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that new development plans, including 'Land Guarantee,' are planned for property owners without property records within the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) jurisdiction, along with a 50% discount on regularized fees.