Putting an end to the controversy over the open air auditorium at the Government Arts College, the Higher Education Department has decided to take over it.
Higher Education Minister G.T. Deve Gowda said the auditorium was constructed by Hoovu Foundation for Arts which is run by actor Bhavana Ramanna. “No permission was sought from the department. So we will take over the open air auditorium and later decide whether it has to be demolished or used,” he said.