Raising the issue, Leader of the Opposition Jagadish Shettar alleged that BDA's main work these days had become denotification, rather than making plans for the development of the city.
Stating that 40 files relating to Arkavathy Layout denotificationscam, being probed by Justice Kempanna Inquiry Commission, had gone missing according to an affidavit filed by former BDACommissioner T Sham Bhat before the panel, he asked the government "who is responsible forthis?"
Shettar also demanded protection to those who have been affected by the scam and those who are showing courage to fight against it and said "government and the police have the duty to protect their interest."
Earlier as the House met on the first day of the monsoon session, Deputy Speaker Shivashankar Reddy made an obituary reference to the former members of the House and other noted personalities who had died during the inter-session period.
The election to the Speaker's post, lying vacant since Congress leader Kagodu Thimmappa resigned following his induction into the ministry in the recent reshuffle, is likely to take placetomorrow.