Dakshina Kannada renaming: Public feedback invited until October 30

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 13, 2026: The Karnataka government has invited public opinions and suggestions on the proposal to rename Dakshina Kannada district as Mangaluru district. The deadline for submitting feedback is October 30.

The decision to seek public opinion was announced by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar following a recent state Cabinet meeting held in Mangaluru. The government has now issued an official notification inviting suggestions from the public on the proposed name change.

Members of the public can submit their opinions and suggestions in writing or through email to any of the following offices before October 30.

Addresses for submitting suggestions

1. Chief Minister’s Secretariat

Room No. 235, Second Floor, Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru – 560001

Email: cm.kar@nic.in

2. Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue Department

Room No. 711, Seventh Floor, Multi-Storey Building, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru – 560001

Email: prs.revenue@gmail.com

3. Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada District

Prajasaudha, Dakshina Kannada District Administrative Centre, Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Padil, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada – 575007

Email: dc.mnglr@gmail.com

The government has urged interested members of the public to submit their views within the stipulated deadline for consideration of the proposed renaming.