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Mysuru city has emerged as a significant secondary city in southern India, experiencing steady population growth driven by rural-urban migration, regional mobility, and the attraction of new employment and educational opportunities. These demographic shifts have intensified pressure on land resources and accelerated the transition of agricultural and open lands into residential neighbourhoods, commercial corridors, and institutional zones. The pace and spatial pattern of this expansion have generated complex planning challenges, particularly in the city's rapidly evolving peri-urban regions. This article investigates the relationship between migration, land-use change, and urban-planning constraints in Mysuru by analysing recent demographic trends, spatial development patterns, and governance frameworks. Findings indicate that existing planning mechanisms have struggled to keep pace with the scale and speed of growth. Fragmented expansion, the proliferation of privately developed layouts, and inconsistent enforcement of zoning regulations have contributed to discontinuous urban form, growing pressure on lakes and green buffers, and the erosion of once-distinct rural-urban boundaries.