Building Plan Stops- Restrictions on haphazard development of the city

Without Layout plan approval from BDA no building plan from BBMP

Building Plan Stops- Restrictions on haphazard development of the city

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: BBMP has decided to restrict haphazard development activities in the outskirts of the city. Banning sanction of building plan for plots where 'layout plan' has not been approved by BDA.

 As per Section 17 of the Karnataka Urban and Country (KTCP) Act, 1961, the 'planning map' must be approved by the local planning authority for the land converted. BBMP can give account and sanction building plan only for such single plots and barangays.

 In violation of this act, BBMP was directly accounting for areas less than 20 thousand square meters and giving plan approval. To this, the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) took issue and wrote a letter on September 4, 2024 stating that this approval was contrary to the KTCP Act, which drew the attention of the BBMP.

 BBMP has thoroughly investigated the matter and taken advice from legal experts. Accordingly, the Chief Commissioner has issued an order on October 3 to approve building construction plan only in six classifications of single location, multiple location or layout.

 If the BDA does not approve the 'layout plan' as per the KTCP Act, there is a possibility of haphazard development in those areas. A Layout plan or design plan like a master plan is approved based on the planned development. This can prevent the encroachment of lakes and canals in this context. Also, like the master plan, the classification of commercial and residential areas including the infrastructure like roads and sewers will also be entered in the 'layout plan'. This will enable construction of the planned area,' BBMP Town planning officials informed.

Blockade in Arkavati layout

 BBMP has also restricted the sanction of building plan for single plots or multiple plots in lands under the jurisdiction of Justice Keshav Narayan Samiti in BDA Arkavati layout.

 Initially, 3,329 acres were notified for acquisition of Arkavati layout. In the final revised notification there is only 1,766 acres. The notified lands are subject to scrutiny by the committee. Therefore, there will be no opportunity to give any khatha and allow development for these lands, BDA said.

 BDA has issued notification of land acquisition for Nadaprabhu Kempegowda layout, Dr. Shivramakaranta layout area, peripheral circle road and other areas. These lands are under the purview of development tax under Section-20 of BDA Act 1976. BDA will not approve single plot or multi plot layout plan in such lands. The BDA has informed through a letter that if BBMP gives khatha and building plan for such plots, there will be financial loss. Considering all this, the BBMP Commissioner has issued a restraining order on October 3.

 Building plan for sites in six classifications

1.  * Plots bearing City Title Survey (CTS) no
2.  * Plots with khata entry in 'A' register when coming under BBMP jurisdiction from purasabhe, Municipalities, Gram Panchayats
3.  * Plots constructed, approved by BDA, Plots for which Development Plan has been sanctioned.
4.  * Building plans already received from BBMP, proposals for revised or additional building construction
5.  * Plots allotted to beneficiaries by Govt and KHB, KIADB, KSSIDC, KSDB
6.  * Single sites approved under Section 17 of KTPC Amendment Act including BDA, BMICPA.

In Market price BDA allotted CA site to Government College

 Letter to Kengeri First Class College;  Lease for ₹21 crore at market rate!

In Market price BDA allotted CA plot to Government College

 Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) has issued the allotment letter of the civic facility (CA) plot, which was earmarked for a government college two decades ago, on August 14.

 In Sir M. Visvesvaraya (SMV) layout 1st Block, Civil Facility (CA) Plot No. 3 was earmarked for the Government College.  It was reported by on October 3 under the title 'Neglect to provide college land' that BDA did not allocate the land to the education department.

 BDA President N.A.  Harris's signature is pending, he will sign soon," said BDA Commissioner N.  Jayaram said.  After completing all this process, the allotment letter, which was ready on October 8, was handed over to the college education department officials on Monday.

Also Read... Negligence of BDA in CA plot allotment to government college... https://keremanju.blogspot.com/2024/10/negligence-of-bda-to-provide-land-for.html

 Market Rate: 

19,109.91 sq.mtr CA plot is charged at ₹9,750 per sq.mtr.  The allotment letter suggested payment of ₹21.98 crore in one installment including GST of ₹3.35 crore.

 The lease is being given for 30 years and ₹ 60.80 lakh including GST is to be paid as lease payment of ₹ 3.98 crore every year.  Besides, it was asked to pay an additional ₹57,000 every year.

 CA Sites should be given to government departments including hospital, education, BESCOM at 20% of the rate of plots allotted in BDA layouts.  Jayaprakash Narayan Forum President Sivakumar complained that the allotment letter has been given to the education department at the current market rate for this CA site which was earmarked two decades ago for a government college in the first block of Visvesvaraya (SMV) Layout.

45 thousand Illegal 'A' KHATHA: No action even after a year

BBMP: Illicit detection of ₹898 crore in July 2023; KHATHA not cancelled

45 thousand Illegal 'A' KHATHA: No action even after a year

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: Eight zonal commissioners have not taken disciplinary action against anyone even after a year and a half of detecting cases of illegal 'A Khata' for more than 45,000 properties under BBMP.

   Investigation revealed that 'A' KHATHA was issued using 'R code 130' of 'IFMS' software by illegally collecting development fee from the owners of properties eligible for B KHATHA. From 2015 to 2023, a total of ₹898.70 crore has been paid in 45,133 cases. In July 2023, the then Special Commissioner of Finance Jayaram Raipur gave an investigation report saying that most of these cases are illegal.

 As per government order, 'R Code- 130' is used to issue A khata against development charges for properties in certain areas including slums. AROs who have misused this code have issued A KHATHA for assets that should have B KHATHA. Development charges are not payable for unconverted plots. All such assets are recorded in B Khata or Wahi. In such cases also illegality has been committed by issuing A khata. It was suggested last year that the Zonal Commissioner should take action against all such officers and submit a report.

 If the owner of the plot who has paid the development fee illegally to get A khata files a confession application, the fee will be refunded. Otherwise the amount will remain with the BBMP. It was also said that the illegal A KHATHA will be canceled and all those assets will be transferred to B KHATHA. 

 Jayaram was transferred after instructing the Zonal Commissioner to take action. Later, BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath ordered to form a committee under the leadership of Munish Moudgil, Special Commissioner of Revenue Department, to take action on these cases. However, no action has been taken so far.

• Illegal detection in July 2023
•  Notice to Zonal Commissioner to take action
• Although a new committee has been formed, there is no action
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 Instructions again: Munish Moudgil

 An investigation has already been conducted into the 'illegal 'A' accounts and Jayaram, the former special commissioner in the finance department, has given a report about who is guilty. Zonal Commissioner should take action accordingly. Although a new committee has been formed to investigate, there is no new action to be taken. Therefore the zonal commissioner should take disciplinary action as per the previous order. They will be reminded again about this," said Munish Maudgil, Special Commissioner of Revenue Department, to Prajavani.

 Zone;Case;Collection Amount

 Bommanahalli;6,413; ₹129.31 crore

 Dasarahalli; 3,927; ₹31.28 crore

 East; 6,136; ₹21.46 crore

 Mahadevpur; 12,334; ₹427.69 crore

 RR City; 3,422; ₹92.17 crore

 South; 2,157; ₹8.13 crore

 West; 4,623; ₹8.43 crore

 Yalahanka; 6,121; ₹180.22 crore

 total; 45,133; ₹898.70 crore

  

 ARO: Most cases

 Hoodi  3,565

 Marathhalli; 3,320

 Whitefield; 2,574

 Uttarahalli; 2,371

 Chandra Layout; 2,236

 Yalahanka; 2,099

 Begur; 1,927

 Dasarahalli; 1,798

 Shettyhalli; 1,673

 Yalahanka Satellite Town; 1,625

 Kengeri; 1,621

 Horomau; 1,467

 Thanisandra; 1,424

 Govindarajanagar; 1,234

 HBR Layout; 1,206

 Maruti Sevanagar; 1,206

 Anjanapur; 1,007

Negligence of BDA to provide land for college

 Reservation of CA seat in SMV Barangay for Kengeri Govt First Grade College

 Negligence of BDA to provide land for college

 Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

Bengaluru: The state government has decided to upgrade government schools and colleges to the level of private institutions. However, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has been neglecting for decades to allot the land earmarked for the government college.

 Built by BDA two decades ago,  Civil Facility (CA) plot No. 3 in the first block of Sir M.Visvesvaraya (SMV) Layout has been earmarked for Government College. However, the BDA site has not been allotted to the Education Department so far.

Also Read... In Market price BDA allotted CA plot to Government College....

 The Director of College Education has written to the BDA saying that the CA site reserved for Kengeri First Class College should be allotted. In connection with the same issue, MLA of Yeshavantpur Assembly Constituency S.T. Somashekhar has also written four times to the BDA Commissioner and President. The BDA estate officials asked in July 'in whose name the land should be allotted and a 30-year lease agreement should be signed'. In response, the Director of College Education has requested that it be allocated to 'Kengeri First Class College'. There has been no process since July.

 Kengeri First grade College has five courses including BA, BCom, BBA, BSc BBM and 1,100 students are studying. Now the college is running in the building of Kengeri High School.  that there are not many facilities in this college, which has more students than private colleges. A.V., Lakshminarayan, Principal of Kengeri Government First Class College, said.

 At least 30 rooms are required for the existing students in the school. However, classes are held in 13 rooms and on the top of the building. He informed that there is no laboratory, library and rooms for lecturers in the science department.

Letters have been written for over a year to allot the CA site reserved for the government college to the education department. A request has been made to the BDA officials personally. More than one thousand students need a well equipped building and modern facilities. If this land is found, a model college will be built,' he said.

•    A reserve of land two decades ago
•  A college of 1100 students housed in a high school building
•  There is no laboratory, library facility

 Pending Chairman's approval: Commissioner

 If the CA site is to be allotted to the government departments, the chairman and commissioner of the authority should approve it. I have approved the process of allotment of land to Kengeri College. Pending the approval of the President, he may give his approval in a few days," said BDA Commissioner N. Jayaram told Prajavani.

 'Legislator, DCM instruction not recognized'

 Local MLA S.T.Somashekhar wants to allocate land to Kengeri grade Class College and wrote a letter to BDA president and commissioner. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has suggested to take quick action in this regard. But, the BDA officials are not moving forward,'' complained Sivakumar, president of Jayaprakash Narayan Forum.

 The BDA officials, who have succumbed to private pressure, are delaying giving the plot reserved for the government college. If the land is not allotted to the college soon, there will be a struggle,' he said.

A BDA promise that has not been fulfilled even after years

 Lack of infrastructure in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda barangay, struggle to build house

 A BDA promise that has not been fulfilled even after years

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA)'s promises to construct a vehicular road to facilitate the construction of houses in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) are not being fulfilled even after years.

 Those who have got a plot in NPKL are not able to build a house. There is no 'motorable road' required to transport the building construction. The settlers who are struggling to transport the materials, despite building houses with difficulty, are struggling without water, electricity and drainage system.

 Over the years, the squatters and office bearers of the barangay association have written many letters to all levels of engineers, including the Deputy Chief Minister, BDA Chairman, BDA Commissioner, and have also submitted a petition in person. There are promises that 'the road will be ready in another month, in ten days' but in reality, no progress is being made in three months, six months or even years.

 BDA is developing roads using Soil Stabilization Technology (SST) for the first time in layouts. However, the necessary roads for the settlers have not yet been constructed.

 BDA officials say that 80% of the works have been completed in NPKL. However, there are no real privileges to build a house here,' complained the settlers.

 Some houses have been constructed in the 5th block. It has been requested many times to build roads suitable for traffic for them to travel and build new buildings. Even in the 6th block, the road has not progressed. Some parts of block 7 have been asphalted. Wet mix needs to be applied as a soil stabilization work in some areas,' said Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Barangay Open Forum President E. Channabasavaraja said.

Separate contractors have been given mandate in March to construct SST roads in 5th, 6th and 7th blocks of NPKL. Work is going on in the 7th block. The work in 5th and 6th block is still in the initial stage. The joint secretary of the forum, Suryakiran, complained that the tenders have not yet been called for constructing roads in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th and 9th blocks of the Layout.

 'No electricity connection, no drainage system'

 Those who have built houses in NPKL 5th block have not been given permanent electricity connection. Wherever houses are built, they are being given temporary connections from neighboring villages. Although it is said that there is a drainage system, the drainage water in the area where the roads are joined is flowing to the plots outside. Sewage water is said to go directly to the Waste Treatment Plant (STP). But the actual picture is different. There are no street lights. Madhusudhan, a resident of the 5th block, said that the cords are wrapped around the electric poles.

 When the BDA chairman came for inspection on August 14, he said that within 10 days, all the roads will be wet-mixed and allowed for vehicular traffic. However, not a single road has been improved so far,' complained Suryakiran.

 Works will start: Harris

 NPKL tenants have complained, work will be done. Can't do everything at once.  The work stopped due to rain and now it will be continued said BDA President N.A. Harris said.

 Technical problem: 

Construction of SST roads in 7th block of NPKL is nearing completion. 5th and 6th blocks are partially working.  BDA engineers said that there are technical problems in many parts, they will be rectified and the road work will be started.

'Bill not paid'

 The bill has not been paid to the contractor who is working on the drainage and water system in the 5th block of NPKL for a year. Hence, they have stopped the work. So the local engineers told us that they are not able to build SST roads," said Suryakiran, joint secretary of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Barangay Open Forum.

 SST: Cost of ₹121 crore

 There are about 15 thousand plots in 5th, 6th and 7th blocks of NPKL and 30 feet, 40 feet and 50 feet roads are being constructed in SST.  It was said that this is a more robust and durable technology than normal asphalt roads, and the cost will be reduced by 10% compared to concrete roads. As promised by BDA in January, these roads were to be constructed in nine months. 50% of the roads have been constructed in the 7th block. Work has not started on 5th and 6th block.

 ₹40.35 crore for 29 km SST road in 5th block, ₹40.36 crore for 28 km in 6th block and ₹40.33 crore for 29 km road in 7th block.

Bbmp ₹1539 crore scam : 'Initiate the department's inquiry by September 27'

 Since 2008, there has been mismanagement in Gandhinagar, Malleswara, Rajarajeshwarinagar areas

Bbmp ₹1539 crore scam : 'Initiate the department's inquiry by September 27'

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: According to the investigation committee report of retired justice Nagmohan Das, the departmental inquiry should be started by September 27 regarding the irregularities in BBMP's Gandhinagar, Malleswar and Rajarajeshwarinagar zones since 2008, the Legislative Council's Government Assurances Committee has instructed the BBMP.

 The government had formed a committee headed by retired Justice Nagmohan Das to investigate the alleged irregularities in 198 wards including the engineering departments of the three zones since 2008. The committee submitted a final report, which was discussed in detail in the Committee on Promises of the Legislative Council. Thus, based on the investigation report, the departmental inquiry should be initiated and reported within the next 15 days (September 27), the committee suggested, and the urban development department has ordered the BBMP through a note that 'action should be taken accordingly'.

 Make a separate list of the accused who are currently in service and prepare the information in the form of a table in which post they are currently working. It has been suggested that a separate list of retired persons and deceased persons should be prepared and furnished.

 What's the case?: 

There were allegations of irregularities in works worth ₹1,539 crore from 2008-09 to 2011-12 in Malleswar, Gandhinagar and Rajarajeshwarinagar. Bill registers and measuring books were not matched. About 10 thousand work orders were also found to be fake. The then Commissioner Siddaiah had handed over the case to the BMTF in November 2011 to investigate the matter. On November 19, a fire broke out in the office and computer room of the BMTF police station, and the computer and files were burnt. The government formed a committee under the leadership of retired Justice Nagmohandas after much indignation was expressed in the Corporation Council and Legislatures. The committee submitted its final report in 2017. 

List of Officers by Sep 21: Saravan

 Even after many years of Nagmohan Das's committee report, BBMP has not taken any action. Thus, it has been suggested in the assurances committee meeting held on September 13 that the department should start an investigation within 15 days. It has been suggested to submit the list of all the engineers and officers involved in the scandal by September 21," said T.A. Saravan told Prajavani.

 Report agreed, be acted upon: Nagmohan Das

 A detailed report has been submitted to the government about the irregularities in Malleshwar, Gandhinagar and Rajarajeshwarinagar zones. The government accepted this report and made a decision. But there was no order. Retired Justice Nagmohan Das said if action is being taken even now, it is a good development.

BDA Karantha Layout: BETTERMENT TAX fixed

BDA: Taxation based on guideline rates for 17 villages

BDA Karantha Layout: BETTERMENT TAX fixed

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) has fixed Betterment tax for residential purpose land and buildings of 17 villages under Shivramakaranta Layout.

 The Betterment Tax is fixed as per the guideline rate fixed by the Registration and Stamps Department. As per section 20 and 21 of the BDA Act, 1976, Betterment Tax is levied per square meter or per square meter.

 The matter was brought up in the meeting of the authority meeting, which was approved. A notification will be issued by the state government in a few days and BDA will start the process of collecting of Betterment tax.

 The rate of Betterment tax is fixed for the residential areas of the respective villages, while commercial purpose areas are charged 80% more than the tax fixed for residential plots. Tax will increase by 60% for industrial areas. If there is a corner plot or a road on both sides of the property, 10% more than the residential plot development tax is payable.

 Issue of Demand Notice: A 'Demand Notice' will be issued to pay Betterment tax to property owners in 17 villages under Shivaram Karantha layout. An officer has been appointed for that. If the tax is paid as per the notice, they will be issued a KHATA. This tax has been fixed after taking the advice of legal experts, said BDA financial member A. Lokesh said.

Tax as per BDA formula: Jayaram

 Betterment tax is fixed as per BDA formula. There is nothing more or less. One-third of the difference between the guideline rate in that village before BDA acquisition and the guideline rate in 2024 has been fixed as Betterment tax. All the people within the 17 villages are using the infrastructure developed by BDA for Karanta Layout. BDA commissioner N Jayaram said that the value of land will also increase by paying tax and issuing BDA KHATHA.

•  ₹51 thousand to ₹13.78 lakh for a 1200 sq ft plot
•  ₹1000 crore collection target
•  80 percent for commerce, 60 percent more for industry

Why is the tax not developed?

 Because of this, BDA has not provided any infrastructure to the surrounding villages. Gram Panchayat and BBMP have provided facilities in some parts. So why pay development tax to BDA. According to the guideline rate, those who set the tax should also give the same compensation' M.Ramesh Ramgondanahalli, coordinator of DSS (combined) Bangalore district, questioned.

'Digital Khatha' for property owners at the end of the month

 BBMP: Draft e-khatha available online; One month is allowed for objection

 'Digital Khatha' for property owners at the end of the month

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

BENGALURU: Digital Khata or e-Khata, which is treated as a 'Bhoo Aadhaar' document, will be available to property owners in the city by the end of September.

 Even though the property khatha is available online in rural areas of the state, BBMP has been lagging behind the system. The process was started a year ago with the intention of providing e-Katha to property owners of the city. Now in the final stage, the e-khatha of 20 lakh properties is being prepared. All information of properties has been digitized.

 In the draft e-khatha, the latitude and longitude along with the image of the property are recorded. It will be available online by the end of September. BBMP is also incorporating the details already collected under the Urban Property Ownership Record (UPOR) scheme into the e-khatha.

 Once the draft e-Khatha is available to the property owner, the details thereof should be verified. Objections should be submitted online if there is any change. Also, some documents are required to be submitted by the owner. BBMP intends to make the final e-Katha containing all that available to the citizens on November 1.

 Once e-Khatha is available, it is like 'Bhoo-Aadhaar' for property owners. The ownership of the property will be documented with a picture and a specific location," said Munish Moudgil, Special Commissioner, Revenue Department, BBMP.

Once the e-Khatha is officially available with the property, all further processes will be done online. All the information is also made available to the Sub Registrar offices. After the property sale process, one cannot go to any office to change the khtha. He informed that the transferred e-Khatha will be available to the new owner.

 Owner need to cooperate: Munish Moudgil

 150 personnel have been assigned to each ward to capture latitude, longitude of city properties. Property owners should cooperate with these personnel when they come,' requested Munish Moudgil, special commissioner of revenue department of BBMP.

 The owner should ensure that the latitude and longitude are recorded correctly. This will be a clear record of their property and it will remain unique' he said.

Property PID on BESCOM Bill: BBMP 

 BENGALURU: BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath said that the Property Identification Number (PID) of the BBMP will be mentioned in BESCOM's electricity bill.

 A campaign has been launched to capture GPS information for every property and it is mandatory to issue e-Katha. For this, BBMP will visit the properties and the owners should cooperate with them, he told reporters on Friday.

 All the assets in the wards are already listed through the mobile application. He said that the BBMP staff records the GPS information of each property in the same application.

 E-Khata is like Bhu-Aadhaar for every property and will be an official document. As a further part of this, Bescom also informed that by entering the PID of the assets in the bills, clarity of the assets will be available.

 Tushar Girinath said that 'Citizen Module' will be started in the next few days where the citizens will capture the GPS of their assets and upload them in the software. 

 

Ganesha idol hit by hammer, axe!

 POP Ganapa which does not dissolve in the lake; BBMP personnel scramble to break the idol

 Ganesha idol hit by hammer, axe!

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: The Ganesha idols which were worshiped with devotion and carried in a procession from Sadagara and dissolved are being given 'pettu' with hammer and ax.

 Big idols made of other materials including POP are not soluble even in lake water. In the days after the discharge, the staff who have to clean the lake, inevitably have to break the idols.

 Despite many awareness programs and confiscation of stocks of POP idols in some places, the use of POP idols for worship in the city did not stop even this time. Although BBMP has requested many times to worship eco-friendly idols, some organizations are not giving recognition to this. That is why, ruins of idols are seen near lakes and Kalyanis.

 The big idols dissolved in Halasuru Lake have not dissolved. Idols are made of materials like fiber and wood including POP. The BBMP personnel, who had taken out these unmelted idols, scrambled to sort out the wreckage of the idol. At last the axe, hammer and cranes roared.

 Cleaning workers used hammers to break the unmelted idols. Even then, the idols that were not crushed were lifted up with the help of cranes and thrown down. However, they did not break.  He got it like chopping wood with an axe. He made many such efforts to separate the wastes like no other.

 "Despite various awareness campaigns, citizens continue to use idols made of POP and insoluble materials. They complain that if they oppose during the installation and dissolution, they will obstruct the religious practice. If citizens realize and use eco-friendly idols, such debris will not remain. We don't have to suffer like this," said a BBMP official who did not want to be named.

'How much sin to us?'

 We also worship Ganesha. Our favorite deity is Ganapa. But, inevitably we have to break idols. We don't know how much sin will come around us,' said the staff working in Halasuru lake.

 Many idols are not soluble in water. The lake needs to be cleaned and they are all removed. If you put all the waste in one place, they will take it away. However, the idols made of POP and other materials are not completely dissolved even after being in water for a couple of days. Breaking them into parts. He said that even if he does not want to do this work, it must be done.

BDA NPKL: Thousands of plants are drying up

 Tens of crores of wasteful expenditure in the development of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda BDA

BDA NPKL: Thousands of plants are drying up

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: Thousands of trees planted by Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) at a cost of tens of crores for four years are withering in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda barangay.

 Officials say that the BDA Forest Department has planted lakhs of saplings in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Barangay (NPKL) for four years in the name of Environment Day, Afforestation, Greenery. It is also said that more than one thousand was spent per sapling.  But now most of the plants are not left.

 'We will make all BDA areas green', road side and road divider saplings have been planted. The gardens are planted with saplings without any outline.  All these were complicated for the development of the garden. Before the development of the garden, the plants that were haphazardly planted there have also dried up.

 "There are saplings only according to BDA forest department, in reality there are no saplings on the roads.  Only 'plant protectors' can be seen scattered among the unwanted weeds in NPKL's paddy fields. The saplings have not been watered or maintained. Thus, everything is dry' complained the locals Rajesh, Shobha, Gangadhar and Manohar.

 BDA forest department officials were saying that more than one lakh saplings have been planted in NPKL. But, in reality, almost a quarter of the plants are not here. In some places only bamboo plant guards are seen. Plants not required locally are being grown in nurseries. Environmental activists alleged that despite the knowledge that the trees that grow in the forest do not grow in the city environment, such plants are also being grown for calculation and cost.

Survey underway: BDA

 It has been noticed that many plants are dry in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Barangay (NPKEL). These plants will be removed and new saplings will be planted," said Deputy Director of BDA Forest Department N. Chidananda told 'Prajavani'.

 About ₹30 crore has been spent to plant saplings not only in NPKEL but also in all the barangays of BDA. The contracts were awarded to Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Corporation (KRIDL) as it was a short duration tender. Some leases may have expired. Everything is being surveyed. New saplings will be planted,' he said.

 No punishment for extravagance?

 Almost all of the saplings planted by the BDA forest department in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda district for four years have dried up. Once planted, no one has looked back. We had already insisted that you should not overspend, plant only if you want to maintain. But no one listened. They spent crores and planted saplings to show the record. Environmental activist Gowdaiah demanded that disciplinary action should be taken against such people and punishment should be given.

 They all say that they cannot give a contract to KRIDL. But the officials of BDA forest department have given them contracts to make money and have devoured crores of rupees. They say that not us, but those who were in the past did it. He demanded that whoever did it should be investigated and punished.

Bagaluru: 'Navya Lok' embarked on the path of development

Bagaluru: 'Navya Lok' embarked on the path of development

 Bagaluru, which is also connected by the ``New Airport Road'' which is being constructed through the Hennur Main Road along with the Kempegowda International Airport Road on Bellary Road, is on the path of development to compete with the central areas of Bangalore. It is being developed in a huge area as a 'Civic Hub' including all kinds of accommodation including education, health, industry...

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: BAGALURU is a clear example of how a 'new world' can be created even on the edge of the city if the development path is adopted. It has also made strides in creating its own brand.

 Five or six years ago, it was a kind of fear to walk in this area during the day. Now there is 24 hour traffic. Along with the rush of people, there is also a traffic jam. If you see the developments here, you will feel proud and happy to question whether this is the place where we have been since birth,'' local residents also express their opinion.

 Bagaluru area on the border of Bangalore city district is connected to Kempegowda International Airport and hardware-software park developed by Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB). The 'New Airport' road being constructed to Kempegowda International Airport via Hennur also passes through Bangalore.

 There is no such activity in the Bagalur area, which is outside the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palika (BBMP). Developments are not happening only in old village, Bagaluru. These activities are also spread in the surrounding areas.

 The development work of 'New Airport Road' has started again in Bagalur village, which has changed the image of the entire area. A 150 feet wide road is now being constructed where there was a 50-60 feet road to connect to the industrial area for ten years. Development and construction activities are abundant in the adjacent areas of this road. Many prestigious educational institutes, hospitals, private universities have built their main buildings and offices in this part. 

 Apart from the reputed private construction firms in the central part of the city, the construction firms of international repute are constructing skyscraper apartments in thousands in this part. A 2BHK is priced at a minimum of ₹1 crore. A few years ago firms were waiting for people to view flats. But nowadays citizens have to wait to see the huge apartments. So many people are eager to buy. Ramachandra, a resident of Bagalur informed that there are hundreds of people in the under-construction apartments during the weekend.

 Rent Board: 

There are lots of compounded places around Bagaluru. Most of these places also have a sign saying 'This area is available for rent'. The original owner or those who bought some years back are not looking to sell now. Instead, it was learned from talking to some people that they wanted to earn some money from it and make many times the profit in the future.

 What are the reasons for promoting regional development in Bangalore?

•  * Bengaluru is also accessible by two roads connecting to the International Airport
•  * 12 km from International Airport
•  * Area adjacent to KIADB Industrial Zone
•  * Development of old village along with development of major roads
•  * All types of commercial activity on both sides of the new flyover road

'Development is faster from New Airport Road'

 In 2010, after KIADB acquired the land for industrial area, development started in Bagaluru-Bandikodigehalli. Construction activities in this area increased from the time when the new road to Bangalore route to the international airport began to be developed. Huge buildings have come up in this area since last four or five years. Huge housing complexes have also been built, with many more under construction. Bagalur, which was like a village, is developing like no other area in the center of Bangalore,' said local resident B.N. Chandrasekhar opined.

 Increase in commercial, residential rents

 Commercial shops and house rents are increasing in Bagalur area. As the factories increase in the industrial areas, the population also increases. Although many types of development are seen, some infrastructure is still lacking. "Although the Gram Panchayat is doing its best, it is not up to the expected level," Mosina said.

'Nambike Nakshe' for residential buildings from September 2

Building Plan available without going to BBMP office; Successful in two sectors

 'Nambike Nakshe' for residential buildings from September 2

 Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

BENGALURU: The 'Nambike Nakshe- Nimma Mane Nakshe Nimma Mane Bagilige' scheme to get a building plan within 15 days without going to the BBMP office has been successful in two zones and will be implemented in all zones from September 2.

 Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Sivakumar launched it on March 11. It was practically implemented in Rajarajeshwari Nagar and Dasarahalli zones.

 A total of 302 applications were submitted during the trial period. In this 148 maps have been approved. In Rajarajeshwarinagar zone, 273 applications were submitted and 133 were approved, while in Dasarahalli, 15 out of 29 applications were approved for the plan.

 All the processes have been completed online and within 15 days there has been a good response to the building plan project. Our software initially faced some obstacles. The latter is functioning without any problem," said senior officials of BBMP Urban Planning Department.

 He said that since the 'Nambike Nakshe' has been successful in two zones, the Deputy Chief Minister has suggested that it be implemented in all zones, so from September 2, citizens will have to apply online for the house plan.

 Under the 'Nambike Nakshe' scheme, approval for automated plans for buildings measuring up to 50 feet x 80 feet will be available within 15 days. The plan is automatically granted within 15 days even if the authorities do not reject the application with reasons or review the application.

How to Process?:

 Architects or Engineers authorized by BBMP upload the document and building plan provided by the owner on BBMP website

 https://bpas.bbmpgov.in/BPAMSClient4/Default.aspx? TAV-1

 A check online by the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Application Center (KSRSAC) clarifies that the building does not fall in any buffer zone of lake, government areas. A report is prepared through Auto DCR, provisional plan and permission letter is issued.

 Then Revenue Officers, Urban Planning Officers will verify the documents and approve the plan. If there is any problem or mistake in the documents, legal action will be taken as per BBMP act. The 'Provisional plan' will be canceled and construction will be restricted.

 Registration of Engineers

 Details of Engineers/Architects authorized by BBMP to apply online for plan approval, conduct preliminary verification of documents under 'Nambike Nakshe' scheme has been published on the website. Citizens have to submit necessary documents through them. After sanctioning the plan, the fee has to be paid online. Later, the plan will be available," said officials of the BBMP urban planning department.

Forest officers don't want to leave BBMP

Although the maximum period of deputation service is over, it has not gone to the parent department

 Forest officers who have not left BBMP

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: Even though the maximum period of deputation service in BBMP is over, 11 officers of the forest department are illegally staying in the corporation.

 According to the BBMP Act- 2020 appointment policy, the tenure of those coming to the corporation on deputation service from various departments has been fixed for a maximum of five years including the first three years and extension for another two years thereafter. However, those assigned by the Forest Department in 2015 have not returned.

 In the appointment circular of government employees also it is suggested not to extend the appointment period beyond five years. The period should not exceed five years, subject to special orders, with prior permission from the competent authority. Therefore, the Deputy Commissioner of BBMP administration wrote a letter to the Urban Development Department on May 16 that the 11 persons whose deputation period has been completed should be sent back to the parent department. 

 If all 11 people are called back, the work of the forest department in BBMP will be disturbed. Therefore, someone else should be assigned to his post and he should be returned to the parent department', the Deputy Commissioner clearly stated in the letter. Even so, 11 people are working in the corporation till now with 'their influence'.

 Vinay Kumar and Shivanna from the Forest Department have been assigned to the post of deputy Regional Forest Officer of BBMP on June 7. At least two out of the 11 who had completed their maximum period after these two arrived had to go back to the parent department. However, from 2015, 2018. Chandrappa, G.R. Mahesh and Narendra Babu are still staying with the corporation.

 "They are transferring from one sector of BBMP by exerting their influence on the officials. Nine of the 11 are Deputy Zonal Forest Officers (DRFOs), who also hold the post of Regional Forest Officers (RFOs) in addition,' complained the forest staff in the corporation.

 Even though the urban development department wrote to the forest department again on August 1, no action has been taken.

 Two posts!

 Although Regional Forest Officers have been appointed, the post of Regional Forest Officer has been assigned in addition to deputy Regional Forest Officers. The BBMP staff alleged that two posts are being held illegally.

 Even though the maximum period has passed in the departments of BBMP, many officers have continued in the deputation service. All of them should be sent back," said A.Amritraj, BBMP officer and president of Employees' Welfare Association.

 A letter has been written to the government to send back those who have expired to the parent department. No answer

 Manjunath Swamy, Deputy Commissioner (Administration), BBMP

 Officers who have completed their deputation service period

 name; designation; Date of assignment to the Corporation

 V. Chandrappa; DRFO; 9 November 2015

 J.R. Mahesh; DRFO; 18 January 2018

 Narendrababu NR; DRFO; 9 July 2018

 Shivaramu; RFO; 11 September 2018

 Harish HR; DRFO; 13 March 2019

 Nagendra P; Conservator of Forests; 18 September 2019

 K.S. Rabindranath; DRFO; 18 September 2019

 Thimpappa; DRFO; 13 July 2020

 V. Jagdish;  DRFO; 8 May 2021

 Muthuraj; DRFO; 12 July 2021

 Sudarshan A; DRFO; 2 November 2021

Property attachment: 'Legal Power' for BBMP

 In case of non-payment of property tax, estate sale, confiscation of bank account allowed

 Property attachment: 'Legal Power' for BBMP

 Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: The state government has issued a notification giving BBMP the authority to sell heirlooms and attach properties in properties where property tax has not been paid.

 The BBMP Act- 2020 amended sections 144, 147, 149 and 156 and brought new rules for 'Review, Collection and Administration of Property Tax' (Greater Bangalore Municipal Corporation Rules-2024).

 Although earlier notices were issued to owners who did not pay property tax, there was not much scope in the Act for legal action. Thus, new rules have been notified along with models of demand notice, trade license cancellation notice, separate notices for review of property tax of A Account, B Accounts along with implementing the new rules.

 The property tax must be paid within 30 days of the 'Demand Notice' issued to the owner. Otherwise, sale of inheritance in assets, attachment of property (record BBMP name in 'debt' of property records in office of Deputy Registrar), confiscation of bank account, criminal case under Section 325 of BBMP Act-2020 will also be mentioned.

 If the owner who has rented or leased the property does not respond to the 'Demand Notice' within the time limit, a 'Demand Notice' will be issued to the occupants of the property. On the rent paid to the owner, he has to pay property tax within 15 days. If both the owner and the tenant do not pay the property tax within the deadline, the property in the building will first be confiscated, sold and credited to the property tax.

 A separate 'Demand Notice' is issued and a deadline of 30 days is given if the building has a business license to pay property tax. After that the business license will be cancelled.

Property Tax Revisions

 Specimens of show cause notices, demand notices for review of property tax have been notified. A notice will be issued to the property owner stating the date for the review. After re-examination, the details of the amount payable will be intimated through a show cause notice. If no objection is raised by the owner within 15 days, a 'Demand Notice' is issued to pay the same amount.

 Issuance of notices, show cause notices, demand notices, forfeiture notices, asset review, account maintenance, asset records management are entrusted to the officers according to the extent of the assets. Zonal Assistant Revenue Officer, Deputy Revenue Officer/Revenue Officer, Zonal Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) and Zonal Joint Commissioner will have this responsibility.

 Samples of show cause notices for tax review under the 'new system' of levying property tax based on guideline rates have also been notified.

 Tax Review: Whose Power?

 Area of site/ building; Consent Officer

 up to 2,400 square feet; Assistant Revenue Officer

 2,400 sq. to 4,000 sq.; Deputy Revenue Officer/ Revenue Officer

 4,000 sq. to 6,000 sq.; Zonal Deputy Commissioner (Revenue)

 Over 6,000 sq.ft.; Zonal Joint Commissioner

  

'Rule Violation: Garbage Mud capped'

 Complaint to the CM from the contractor of waste transportation against the MSGP organization of Doddabelavangala

 'Rule Violation: Garbage Mud capped'

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 BENGALURU: An organization that was supposed to scientifically separate the mixed waste transported from the city and make compost, violated the rules and dumped more than half of the garbage in the soil.

 The association of contractors who transport waste from the city has also accused MSGP Infratech, which has been angered by the villagers of Chigarenahalli of Doddabelavangal for its waste treatment and unscientific disposal, of violating the rules.

 The Bengaluru Metropolitan Cleanliness and Lorry Owners and Contractors Association has submitted a request to the Chief Minister that an investigation should be conducted on MSGP Infratech, which has violated many rules in solid waste treatment and land filling.

 BBMP has entered into an agreement with MSGP Infratech to provide facilities for solid waste treatment and landfilling at Chigarenahalli, Doddabelavangal, Doddaballapur Taluk, Bangalore Rural District. More than 50% of the waste is landfilled. The corporation has also lost financially. Lokayukta or CID should conduct an investigation into this matter," General Secretary of the Sangh S.N. said to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Balasubramaniam wrote the letter. A copy of the complaint has also been submitted to the CEO and Managing Director of Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML).

 There is a rule that more than 15% of waste cannot be landfilled in a solid waste treatment plant. The MSGP has dumped 4.60 lakh tonnes to 5.60 lakh tonnes of waste in mud (mud capped) despite a notice issued by the Senior Environmental Officer of the State Environmental Pollution Control Board. MSGP, which operated a 500 tonne per day mixed waste treatment plant from 2014 to 2022, received around 11.05 lakh metric tonnes of waste from BBMP. He complained that more than 50% of the waste is filled in the soil without treatment.

A case (150/2021) has been filed by the Chief Engineer of BBMP in Belavangal Police Station against MSGP causing environmental pollution. This is also a breach of contract. 15% of the tipping fee and final waste receipt shall be retained and paid monthly for 180 months after the expiry of the lease period. However, 100% of the money has been paid,' he informed with the document.

 Chemical, dry plantations in boreholes

 MSGP Garbage Processing Unit was started in 2014 at Chigarenahalli village to convert garbage into compost using modern machines of Japanese type. In the next two years, it began to destroy the surrounding environment, including groundwater. The liquid waste coming out of the garbage heap is getting chemically contaminated water in the tubewells of the farmers of Tanniranahalli village. Nut and banana plantations dried up. Locals complain that drinking water is not bad even today.

 The emergency limit of MSGP garbage disposal unit in Chigarenahalli has exceeded. It is difficult for the people of this part to live,' complained Vijayakumar, CH Ramakrishna of Doddabelavangala village. Many requests have been submitted to officials including legislators and people's representatives. The promise has not yet been fulfilled,' he said.

 'No violation, let someone investigate'

 Ours is the only organization in the country that is running a processing unit at its own place. Providing good quality fertilizer. It is administered in the same manner as the contract with the government, with occasional differences. Ours is an open unit, anyone can come and investigate whenever they want," said K.P. Praveen, Managing Director of MSGP Infratech.

3.35 out of 10 for Greater Bangalore Governance Bill

 The Greater Bangalore Governance Bill lacks responsive, progressive elements: Janagraha

 3.35 out of 10 for Greater Bangalore Governance Bill

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: The Greater Bangalore Governance Bill (GBG) proposed by the state government has scored 3.35 out of 10 in the comparative demographic analysis.

 The bill lacks the progressive elements needed to build a vibrant and modern Bangalore. It is also said that the government has ignored many desirable recommendations made by the Brand Bangalore Committee.

 Srikanth Viswanathan, chief executive officer of Janagraha, released the information on the comparative analysis report on Monday.

 In 2014, the state government formed the BBMP restructuring committee. It was renamed in 2024 and rebranded as Bangalore Samiti (BBC). This committee prepared the draft bill for Greater Bangalore Governance (GBG). Janagraha had undertaken an in-depth comparative analysis of the GBG Bill based on the urban-systems framework.

 The Greater Bangalore Municipal Corporation Act-2020 and the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (KMC) Act, 1976 were also considered in the study. The GBG Bill has scored dismal scores in all categories including urban planning and design, urban capacity, resources, power, legitimate political representation, transparency, accountability and citizen participation. Overall, the GBG informed that the bill scored 3.35 out of 10.

 Bangalore is contributing significantly to the country's economy. People here deserve a good quality of life at par with international cities. The GBG Bill introduces a progressive governance model. Srikanth said that the expectation of significant improvement in various dimensions of people's lives has been limited and people's faith has been betrayed.

Santosh Naragunda, head of the People's Partnership Administration, said, 'People are looking forward to the reconstruction effort of Bangalore with hope. There is a palpable optimism among the people that a more professional administration would make a significant improvement in the day-to-day lives of the citizens. But the GBG bill presented in the assembly is very disappointing. He said that there is still a desire to make the necessary citizen-friendly amendment.

 VR Vachana, head of Civic Law and Policy of Janagraha said, 'Though Bangalore has the Municipal Corporation Act, it does not have the features of a metropolitan administration. He said that if citizens are to be able to provide quality life, there should be an act that meets the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.

 The recommendations of the Bangalore Brand Committee have been abandoned by the government

 * The Greater Bangalore Authority is responsible for the comprehensive planning of the Bangalore metropolitan area.

 * Mayor-in-Council (Volume System)

 * Monitoring for complaint and corruption control

 * Empowerment of Mahanagara Corporation in its staff appointments, establishment of Pauraseva Cadre

 * Financial oversight for the Council

 * Council approves the corporation budget

 * Citizens giving their suggestions for budget through ward committees.

 How many points for what? (at 10)

•  GBG Bill of Brand Bangalore Committee; 6.5
•  The proposed GBG Bill; 3.35
•  BBMP Act; 3.23
•  KMC Act; 2.04

How many marks in which category? (at 10)

 * Urban planning and design

•  GBG Bill presented;0
•  GBG Bill of Brand Bangalore Committee; 6.33

 * Capacity and resources of the city

•  GBG Bill presented; 6.5
•  GBG Bill of Brand Bangalore Committee; 9

 *Power and legitimate political representation

•  GBG Bill presented; 4.55
•  GBG Bill of Brand Bangalore Committee; 6.21

 *Transparency, accountability and participation

•  GBG Bill presented; 2.36
•  GBG Bill of Brand Bangalore Committee; 4.45

 Janagraha suggestions for improvement

 *Let Metropolitan Mayor be elected for BBMP

 * Mayors and councillors, their family's public work, contracts should be disclosed

 * Leadership development program for women and first-time councillors

 * Demarcation and reservation of wards to the State Election Commission

 * Karnataka Right to Information Rules – 2009 and amalgamation of all laws to improve transparency

 * Public participation at all levels, digital governance policy implementation through open technology, applications is mandatory

 * Appointment of Superintendent for Voluntary Corruption Investigation

 * Internal audits are mandatory for internal control, process verification

SEVEN DAYS deadline for CLEANING the VACANT SITE

 If BBMP cleans up, the fee, penalty money will be added to the property tax

 SEVEN DAYS deadline for CLEANING the VACANT SITE

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 BENGALURU: BBMP has issued an order to levy eviction fee and penalty after giving a seven-day deadline for cleaning vacant plots in the city.

 A notice will be given to the owners to clear the waste and plants from the vacant plots.  Later, Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath has issued an order to carry out the eviction operation on behalf of the corporation and to collect the cost and penalty in the owner's property tax.

 A new order has been issued under the Solid Waste Management Rules-2016, Solid Waste Management Bye-law 2020 and BBMP Act 2020 for collection of fines and disposal charges as part of property tax from owners for disposal of waste from vacant plots.

 Following are the steps to be taken by the zonal authorities as per the order:

 *Vacant sites and areas where solid waste/building and debris (C & D) waste is dumped should be listed.  Unpleasant or unsanitary conditions, public places with noxious vegetation, trees or shrubs or places causing nuisance to neighbors should be identified.

 * Violation of specific rules shall be penalized as per Schedule-7 of Solid Waste Management By-law.

 *Notice to be given with a specified period of seven days to remove or clear the waste in the vacant site.

 *If the person/owner fails to comply with the directions, then the premises shall be vacated by the corporation.  The cost and penalty thereof shall be entered in a separate table in the notice of property tax within seven days.

 *Penalties and costs should be entered in the property tax books.  Arrears should be collected along with collection of property tax.

 * In case of failure to pay within the stipulated period, Zonal Commissioner shall also levy applicable interest

'THEME' TREE PARKs for increasing green cover

 BBMP Special Scheme for Air Pollution Control; Miyawaki Forest is also emphasized 

'THEME' TREE PARKs for increasing green cover

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: With the aim of increasing the 'green cover' in the city, it has been decided to develop Vrikshavana (Tree Park) and Miyawaki forests under the concept of 'Brand Bangalore'.

 Only native plants are planted in the groves. In this plants with medicinal properties are given more importance. It is planned to grow plants adapted to the city's climate, afforestation, and control air pollution. 

 Nine gardens under BBMP's Horticulture Department are being developed into groves by the Forest Department. The BBMP has decided to make the trees into 'themed parks' rather than limiting them to planting and nurturing them. Forests are developed based on Dhanvantara Vana, Rashivan, Aranya Ata, Tribal Forest.

 'Dhanvantari forest, which has medicinal plants, the environment of the tribal community, the trees and the forest environment for the children to play in the jungle model,' said Swamy, BBMP Deputy Conservator of Forest.

 BBMP has now constructed one Miyawaki Forest and two more Miyawaki Forests are being constructed. Development of new nurseries and nurseries is also being undertaken. He informed that the tender process is in the final stage and all these will be developed in another year.

'For tree census: need four more months'

 Swamy, Deputy Conservator of Forests, BBMP Forest Division, said that the work of enumeration of trees under BBMP is underway and will be completed in four months.

 Census has been completed in 10 wards and 2.5 lakh trees have been enumerated. He said that survey work is going on in the remaining wards.

•  ₹25 crore; Total Expenditure by Forest Department
•  ₹11 crore; 9 Expenditure on development of trees
•  ₹10 crore; Development of new nursery, old nursery
•  ₹4 crore; Two Miyawaki forest development

Where?

 Miyawaki Forest; Bommanahalli and Avalahalli, Yalahanka

Nursery; Development of new nursery at Shettyhalli, Dasarahalli and Kudlu, Rajiv Gandhi Udyan, Kempapura, Bommanahalli.

 Tree Parks:  Two parks in Rampura Kere premises, Mahadevpur; Wildlife Conservation Center of Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bommanahalli; Two gardens at NTI Layout at Batarayanpur, Yalahanka; Singasandra AECS Layout, Bommanahalli; Three Parks in Bommanahalli Purnaprajna layout.

  

C&D Waste: Collection 'from the door'

 BSWML is find the solution to a problem that has been plaguing the city for many years

 C&D Waste: Collection 'from the door'

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

Bengaluru: To solve the problem of CONSTRUCTION WASTE disposal in the city, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has decided to implement a project to collect construction waste from the place of generation (door to door).

 BBMP was challenged to control the unauthorized disposal of CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (C&D) waste on roads and open areas. An important solution to this has been found and a plan has been devised by BSWML on the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. 

 BSWML will not disburse any funds in this project. The tipping fee bid per tonne shall be charged in the tender. Contractors who collect building waste transfer it to a second transfer station, from where it is disposed of by big trucks to treatment plants set up in four parts of the city.

 A primary, secondary transfer station will be established for the assembly constituency. Each center requires about half an acre of land. The available space in the corporation is given for this. Otherwise the contractor can get the space on rent.

 The infrastructure and machinery at the transfer stations will be installed by the contractor. From these centers, building waste is transported to treatment plants by trucks of 20 tonne capacity.

    Two processing units of 500 tonne capacity each at Kumbalagode, Yarappanapally and 1000 tonne capacity processing unit at Ullalu are envisaged to be set up in Bannerghatta region. Quarries and other areas are being given to these units.  

Transportation facility: BSWML is also deputing contractors for disposal of construction waste to 1750 tonne treatment plant at Kannur and Chikkajala. Building waste from primary and secondary transfer stations should be disposed of to treatment plants on a daily basis. For this only tipping fee is given. The cost of the units to be set up by them will be around ₹54.83 crore,” said BSWML Chief General Manager Basavaraja Kabade.

 Fee Payment Online: Basavaraj

 Citizens should call the telephone number provided by the corporation to dispose of building waste. The contractor will come to the site and determine its weight. Accordingly, after the citizens pay the fee to the corporation online or through challan, the contractor will carry the construction waste. This facility will be available up to 20 tonnes and most of the construction waste disposal will be allowed at the transfer station,' said Basavaraja Kabade, Chief General Manager of BSWML.

 Public-Private Partnership Project

 Payment of fees by citizens to corporation

 Lease for a period of 15 years

•  ₹210.54 crore; Overall project cost
•  4 processing units with a daily processing capacity of 500 tonnes each
•  Establishment of 1 unit processing 1000 tonnes per day

 Unauthorized dumping of construction waste at 724 locations on 87 major roads

•  6,714 tons; Total building waste generated per day
•  2541 tons; North, North-Eastern part
•  2675 tons; East, South-East
•  802 tons; West, south-west side
•  696 tons; West, North-West part

BAN of Conocarpus: Recommendation to Govt

 BAN of Conocarpus: Recommendation to Govt

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, who is the head of the Forest Force, has recommended to the government that the cultivation of Conocarpus saplings, which cause problems such as allergy, respiratory problems, cough, cold, asthma etc. to humans, should be banned.

 Forest Minister Ishwara Khandre had written a letter to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests on July 2, referring to the special report on 'Dubai Plant', which was published in Prajavani on June 5.  Conocarpus plants which spoil the 'rain environment' and adversely affect the health of citizens should be checked. The minister had suggested that the social forestry department should be given a clear instruction not to plant conocarpus saplings in all parts of the state if there is a scientific adverse effect.

 The Chief of the Forest Force, who has reviewed this, said, 'The Gujarat State Forest Department issued an order on June 26, 2023 and banned the cultivation of Conocarpus saplings. Telangana State has banned the cultivation of Conocarpus in nurseries and gardens. Several research studies have reported negative effects of Conocarpus (Dubai Tree). Conocarpus tree pollen mixes with environmental air and has adverse effects on human health. As the roots of the tree grow deep, there is a possibility of damaging the cable wire and drainage system as well.

ALSO read.. Minister asks forest department to BAN CONOCARPUS tree

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 As per Karnataka Tree Protection Act- 27AA of 1976, cultivation of Conocarpus saplings can be prohibited. On July 19, the Chief of Forest Force has informed the Additional Chief Secretary of the Forest, Environment and Biology Department along with a copy of the research studies that the government may issue an order prohibiting the cultivation of conocarpus saplings in forest plantations, roadsides, forest plantations, other forest areas and elsewhere.