The Karnataka High Court has directed the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to clarify its stance on making public the report submitted by the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), led by retired Justice R. Tharani, regarding the recent metro ticket fare hike. The directive was issued by a bench headed by Justice B.M. Shyam Prasad while hearing a petition filed by MP Tejasvi Surya, seeking an order to compel BMRCL to release the FFC report.

During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel informed the court that BMRCL had filed objections to the petition, stating that the state government had granted permission in July to publish the FFC report on its website. However, the report has not yet been made public. Taking this into consideration, the bench instructed BMRCL’s counsel to clarify its position on releasing the FFC report and adjourned the hearing to September 12.

The petitioners argued that BMRCL, being an entity under the central and state governments, has a duty to disclose the FFC report concerning the fare hike. They noted that metro corporations in Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad have publicly released similar reports. Despite three requests made since April 2025, BMRCL has failed to disclose the report, prompting the petitioners to urge the court to direct BMRCL to make it public.Maddur Communal Clash Issue: Sep. 09, Today Maddur Bandh

In this context, the state government had previously provided several clarifications, but opposition parties raised numerous allegations. Consequently, MP Tejasvi Surya and other activists filed a case in the High Court. If the state government has hastily implemented the fare hike, it may have to face the consequences in the future.TRASE Block Heels Sandals For Women, Dusky Stylish & Comfortable Footwear