BBMP trucks dump waste in Varthur lake
BBMP trucks dump waste in Varthur lake
Letters of grievances are pouring in and we are doing our best to accommodate as many as possible. Readers may write in to highlight civic problems affecting their locality and we will help address them in an interactive and effective manner.
Grievances and issues related to public utility agencies such as Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (Bescom) would be highlighted in the weekly column.
The writeups, which could be accompanied by photographs highlighting the problems, will be published on Mondays.
Mail your grievances to: peoplesproblems @deccanherald.co.in
BBMP trucks dump waste in Varthur lake
We have seen BBMP trucks dumping garbage in Varthur lake from Munnekolala side, which is close to areas such Marathahalli, Varthur and Whitefield. Steps should be taken to ensure that no dumping takes place inside the waterbody which is already in a neglected state.
Elan
Glitch in Bescom online payment
Bescom has served a notice on me to pay additional security deposit which could be done online, but the utility agency’s website is unable to process the transaction as it accepts only monthly bills. I request the authorities to rectify the glitch and enable online payment of additional security deposit.
M Krishna Murthy
Zebra crossing in Gubbalala
With just one traffic signal at Gubbalala main gate on Kanakapura Main Road, there is an urgent need for another one to regulate the vehicular movement towards Thalaghattapura. Pedestrians find it difficult to cross from one side of the gate to the other. If there can’t be another signal, at least a zebra crossing should be marked so as to help the pedestrians.
K Ragavan,
Gubbalala Main Road
Repair footpath at Jalahalli Cross
The footpath from the Jalahalli Cross signal towards Aiyappa temple has gaps in between. Pedestrians are likely to trip and fall. Making things worse are Bescom poles and illegal shops. Will the BBMP take action to restore the footpath?
Nagarajan R
Resume BMTC bus route number 126
We have often urged the BMTC to run a bus service from Jeevanahalli and Cox Town to the city railway station. The route number 126 is not a new route to make BMTC officials scratch their head. It just needs to be resumed. Hope the BMTC considers the request.
T Prakash Murthy
Loudspeakers blare in JB Nagar
Residents of BDA Layout, Jeevan Bima Nagar, have been facing constant disturbance from loudspeakers blared at religious events in nearby areas. Although the Supreme Court has banned devices that make more than 60 decibels of sound, the local police are unwilling to enforce the rule for reasons best known to them. We request the competent authorities to intervene and direct the police to control the menace that sometimes starts at 6.30 am and goes on till late night.
Residents of BDA Layout
Vehicles block entrance road
The entrance road of GC Colony, Queen’s Road Cross, has been blocked by the parking of cars from a nearby garage and car dealers, who do not have enough space for parking. Residents find it difficult to drive into this locality. Besides, many car dealers live in the colony and park 3-4 cars, hassling other residents.
The car dealers have converted the residential area into a commercial place and carry out dealings here. These dealers and their friends occupy the parked cars in the night and carry out all sorts of undesirable activities. Complaints to the inspector of Shivajingar traffic police station, the ACP and the joint commissioner of police (traffic) have gone unattended.
Sara Jhon, GC Colony,
Queen’s Road Cross
‘
Chakra’ buses in Allalasandra
People living in and around Allalasandra and in Janapriya apartments (508 flats) face commuting problems. There is just one bus service (284E) but it is irregular. We request the BMTC to introduce ‘Chakra’ buses that can ply via the ramp from Ballari Road flyover to NES to Allalasandra. Three buses during peak hour and two at other times will immensely benefit people.
Alternatively, buses from NES can be extended to Allalasandra. The move will greatly help students and office goers alike. Auto-rickshaws charge at least Rs 40 for a distance of less than 2 km.
Manjunath Narayan
Janapriya apartments,
Yelahanka
Garbage dumped in Michaelpalya
People living in the surrounding areas have been dumping garbage at the entrance of Michaelpalya in Indiranagar. Repeated complaints to the BBMP have not yielded any results. We are forced to cover our noses while walking in and around Michaelpalya because of the stench.
Gopinath, Michaelpalya
Waste near transformer in Fraser Town
Some people have been dumping garbage around a transformer near the police quarters in Fraser Town. Local residents’ appeal against the dumping has gone unheeded.
Vinaya Shekar