The dismantling of the KLCDA and transferring urban lakes to the minor irrigation department a good idea? The KLCDA had its share of problems no doubt, it was highly understaffed and limited in terms of the powers it was allowed. Also, the distribution of custody of Bengaluru's lakes between BBMP, BDA, KFD and KLCDA was very confusing. However, the MID has only managed irrigation tanks and its track record in that isn't very successful. How then, is it qualified to manage urban lakes for the multiple objectives of biodiversity conservation, lung space, ground water recharge and possible the storage of treated sewage?