RECHARGE PIT is mandatory in Canals, Drains

•  13,873 km; Road under BBMP
•  860 km; Rainwater is a huge channel
•  5,500 km; Road under BDA

 No need for concrete for drain bottom: Notice to BBMP, BDA again

 RECHARGE PIT is mandatory in canals

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: BBMP and BDA have been warned once again that concrete should not be placed at the bottom of the road side drains and rain water RECHARGE PIT should be made at storm water drains and road side drains.

 Development Commissioner Shalini Rajneesh has indicated that the areas of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara palike (BBMP) and Bebgaluru Development Authority (BDA) are under the scope of the Suvarnamukhi River Basin Reclamation Project, and these departments should arrange rainwater RECHARGE PIT in the areas under their jurisdiction.

 Most of the rain water in South Taluk of the city flows into Suvarnamukhi River. The area of BBMP and BDA is increased in this area, and 'RECHARGE PIT' should be constructed to channel the rain water falling in the city into drains. Henceforth, while constructing new drains, it has been advised that concrete should not be placed at the bottom.

 Rainwater flows into water bodies from drains and large canals. Thus, it should be ensured that plastic, sewage water and solid waste materials do not enter the drains. All kinds of constructions obstructing water bodies should be cleared and people should be made more aware about rain water harvesting. It has been suggested that the Chief Engineer of Rajkaluwe Division (SWD) of BBMP should ensure that solid waste does not enter the water bodies.

Establishment of STP: 

It is necessary to control sewage water area wise within Bangalore Water Board. Bwssb should ensure that everyone has sewerage connection in inhabited areas. Sewage water should be treated before it is discharged into the open canal. For that, the BWSSB has been ordered to construct waste water treatment plants (STP) wherever required.

 BBMP, BDA and Bwssb should implement all these works within the available funds without expecting any kind of additional funds. It was ordered on May 17 that the action plan should be prepared within a month and the implementation work should begin.

 NGT order is not being followed!

 Concrete should not be placed at the bottom of canals and drains through which rainwater flows. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered that concrete drains should not be constructed in box type or U shape. However, none of the departments in the city, including BBMP, BDA, are following this order. If two side walls are constructed, the work requires more care. It is easy to construct drains in box or U shape with concrete. Therefore, even the senior engineers have not taken into account the NGT order, said BDA and BBMP engineers.

More than a crore RECHARGE PIT (Ingugundi) is possible!

 RECHARGE PIT has been constructed in road drains in Yediyur ward. Due to this, the amount of rain water flow is reduced and ground water is also increased. Similarly, crores of RECHARGE PIT can be built all over the city. However, such work has not been done everywhere. The work is done according to the will of the local people's representatives. The engineers informed that no one will do the inspection.

 There are more than 13,000 km of road in the BBMP area, which is 26,000 km including both sides. Even if at least 5 RECHARGE PIT are constructed per km, there will be more than 1 crore RECHARGE PIT. Millions of liters of water can be sent to the earth in every rain. If water wells are constructed in BDA, BMRDA and urban districts, groundwater will be enriched.

Conocarpus: 'Dubai plant' dangerous to health

 Thousands of plants are also planted in nurseries of Forest Department, BBMP, BDA on roads

 'Dubai plant' dangerous to health

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: Conocarpus plant, which spoils the rain environment, adversely affects the health of citizens, is banned in the UAE and two states of the country, is spreading in the city.

 Conocarpus plant has been banned in Gujarat and Telangana states in 2023 as it is harmful to human health and will cause a situation where the rains do not come down in the area where these plants grow. In Gujarat these plants and trees have been cleared uprooted and burnt.

 The harmful Conocarpus plant also known as 'Dubai plant' has been planted and is being planted by Forest Department, BBMP, BDA in most areas of the city. BBMP and BDA are growing hundreds of conocarpus plants in the middle of the city's main main road, outer ring roads and central part roads. BBMP has also planted conocarpus in its gardens.

 Thousands of saplings are also being cultivated in the nurseries of BDA, BBMP and Forest Department. Conocarpus is fast growing and does not require much care. Rather quickly the green spreads and takes root. Due to this, government departments are planting more of this plant. In order to show more greenery, citizens, authorities are nurturing plants that are harmful to the environment.

There was not much information about the adverse effects of Conocarpus plant. Planted to grow fast. There are also plants in nurseries. Recently, experts have brought to our attention that it absorbs ground water more and affects breathing. Its seeds are large, from which plants arise. We now know that this is fatal. We have brought to the attention of senior officials about banning these plants. BBMP and BDA officials said that the higher officials of the forest department should take action.

 Associations and citizens should not plant large number of deadly Conocarpus plants in the nursery of BBMP and Forest Departments on the occasion of Environment Day. Experts have requested that only local plants should be given priority.

Harmful to Health...

 Conocarpus plant – The tree is high in carbon and emits a deadly acid that has a harmful effect on the human body, causing respiratory problems. Allergic diseases including cold, cough, asthma arise. Harmful to the health of native insects, birds and animals. In winter, this plant-tree is more affected. Excessive rooting can also damage underground cables and pipelines. 

 'should be Clear...'

 Conocarpus, which is prohibited elsewhere as it affects health and is naturally deadly to insects and birds, should not be cultivated. Plant expert N.M. should also take action to clear the trees and plants that are being planted and grown. Ganesh Babu demanded.

'We have brought to our attention...'

 We have brought to the attention of the forest department officials about the planting of conocarpus trees in BBMP. The dangers caused by these plants were explained to them and they were requested to take action to ban them. Planted plants should be removed. Before that, care should be taken not to plant these trees,' said 'Tree Doctor' Vijay Nishant.

 'We will take action...'

 Experts have brought to our home attention about the ill effects of Conocarpus plants. The plant is grown in the middle of the roads as it is more green. We will bring it to the attention of senior officials and discuss it and take action," said BBMP Forest Department officers.

BBMP: Budget preparation begins

 Rethinking zone-wise budget; Citizens' advice is not invited

 BBMP: Budget preparation begins

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: BBMP has started preparing the budget for 2024-25, department-wise progress and consultation meetings are going on.

 Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath has already held a meeting with the Commissioners of Zones including Special Commissioners of all Divisions. He instructed to provide information on budget preparation and status of expenditure and projects in this financial year.

 Officials said that the heads of all departments and executive engineers of BBMP have started the work of budget preparation and providing information and will give details within January 15.

 Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath had said last year that 'zone-wise budget presentation will be provided'. But as it was the occasion of assembly elections without any opportunity for that, the budget was presented as usual. But this time the thinking has started again for the zone wise budget.

 As Commissioners are appointed only for zones, they are responsible for the works there. It is intended to get information about works and projects from them and provide finance for them. Already, bills are being paid to the contractors by zone wise Chief Engineers. Thus, it is known that the budget has been planned to be presented sector wise.

 Officials informed that the budget of the departments that manage major and major projects like urban planning, Storm water drain, projects, solid waste, lakes, and road infrastructure will be separate.

Last time suggestions were invited from the public in December itself. This time no such process took place. The officials are not giving recognition to the few exists ward committee's opinions. Therefore, this time also the important officials and Deputy Chief Minister D.K.Shivakumar's words and thoughts only will be in the budget, said a senior engineer, who did not want to reveal his name.

 As it has been decided to strictly collect all types of fees and taxes to be paid to the corporation including property tax, the income will increase. Therefore, it is said that this time the budget will also include a proposal to carry out huge projects including white topping and flyover under the corporation's grant.

 The budget for the year 2022-23 was presented on the website last year on March 31 at 11.30 pm as a 'secret' budget. The then Special Commissioner of Finance, Jayaram Raipura, had presented the ₹11,163 crore budget (2023-24) in a program held at the Town Hall on March 2 last year.

 Attempt this time: Tushar Girinath

 Last year the zone wise budget was not possible. This time trying to budget zone wise. It is suggested to prepare for presentation of zonal budget for maintenance and ward level works projects. The BBMP budget will be presented in a week after the budget of the state government,'' said BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath.

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ಬಿಬಿಎಂಪಿ: ಬಜೆಟ್‌ ಸಿದ್ಧತೆ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭ

KIADB has no authority to APPROVE PLAN!

 BBMP appeals to the government to withdraw the order; Millions of income to the Corporation

KIADB has no authority to APPROVE BUILDING PLAN!

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 BENGALURU: A proposal has been submitted to the government that the authority to approve plans for buildings under Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) should be allowed to be handled by BBMP from now on.

 According to the Town and Country Planning Act, Karnataka Municipal Act (KMC), the respective local bodies, authorities have to approve plans for all buildings and layouts under their jurisdiction. According to the BBMP Act, this authority is vested in the corporation. However, KIADB has no recognition of such act or notification. Therefore, it is requested in the proposal that it should be indicated that the plan should be sanctioned from the BBMP itself.

 This proposal was submitted to the Urban Development Department by BBMP ten days ago, and if the government approves it, it is estimated that crores of revenue will be collected for the corporation.

 'Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is the competent authority for sanctioning building/ layouts plans in Bangalore. The government has issued a notification, that delegaes the power of approving plan to BBMP. However, KIADB has been given the authority to approve plans in the city through an order. The government has been requested to withdraw this order and continue the opportunity of sanctioning the plan to the BBMP," said senior officials of the BBMP.

According to the Town and Country Planning Act, KMC Act, Section 15 and Section 240 of the BBMP Act, the building plans must be approved. No body other than those in these Acts has statutory authority to sanction building or layout plans.

 Certain orders of the Supreme Court were also cited in the proposal, explaining the clear information in the order that only a local body can sanction a plan. According to the law, KIADB has no authority to sanction the plan, it was informed in the proposal submitted to the government with several examples.

 156 authority only!

 As per the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act – 1961, there are 32 urban development authorities and 53 town planning authorities in the state. Also, 75 municipal-town panchayats are functioning as planning authorities.

 Bangalore Development Authority was created by Bangalore Development Authority Act-1976. In addition, Bangalore Metropolitan Area Development Authority covers Bangalore International Airport Area, Greater Bangalore–Bidadi Smart City Planning Authority, Ramanagara, Kanakapura, Channapatna, Magadi, Nelamangala, Hoskote, Anekal and Doddaballapur Planning Authority, Suburban Circle Road Planning Authority.

 A total of 156 authorities in the state have statutory powers to sanction building and layouts plans. BBMP's contention is that the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) is not in the list.

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ಕೆಐಎಡಿಬಿಗೆ ನಕ್ಷೆ ಮಂಜೂರು ಅಧಿಕಾರವಿಲ್ಲ!

CONDITION for the development of the LAKE is a CRISIS!

LAKE Survey, encroachment clearance FIRST, work LATER: Govt CONDITION 

 The CONDITION for the development of the LAKE is a CRISIS!

 Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: The BBMP is in a crisis due to the condition of the approval given to the action plan drawn up under the Finance Commission grant for the development of lakes.

 The government has stipulated that the development works of the lakes should be taken up only after identifying the boundaries of the lakes and clearing the encroachment in them. In the 15th Finance Commission grant for the year 2022-23, ₹49 crore has been given for the development of 14 lakes.

 Earlier, a detailed project report (DPR) was prepared, tenders were called and work orders were issued as soon as development of lakes was approved. The encroachment was noticed only after the work started. Apart from that, there are examples of works being carried out in many lakes.

 This time, the lack of permission for such a task has put the BBMP officials in 'difficulty'. It is regrettable on the part of BBMP engineers that the work should start only after the area of the lake, demarcation and clearance of encroachments. However, this condition has made the city dwellers and environmental activists happy, and there is hope that the lakes will remain intact.

Is it possible to clear the encroachment of Madiwala Lake?: 

The Forest Department has been earmarked ₹15 crore for the development of Madiwala Lake, which has recently been handed over to BBMP. The government encroachment is only 10 acres in Madiwala Lake, which is 267 acres in area. BDA Road, other roads, slums, buildings have been constructed. This encroachment has not been cleared for many decades. This is a challenge for BBMP officials.

 Madiwala lake has not been desilted for decades. Its work is very high. In addition, the pressure is too high. To remove this first, rehabilitation, BDA roads are all obstacles. These can be difficult to clear. However, efforts will be made to clear the encroachment. Madiwala lake is very big and requires huge amount of money for its development. First DPR is prepared. After that, the whole process will start," said the engineers of the BBMP Lake Division.

 Slums have been built in Kacharkanahalli Lake. No lake survey has been done here. Local politicians assured that, will clear the encroachments. However, half of the lake is encroached. According to the CONDITION, the work should be started only after the rehabilitation of all of them. It will take a lot of years, say the engineers.

 The survey of Halasuru and Veerasagara lakes has not been done till now. Survey of these should be done first. Only then should the process of development work begin. Also, many of the 14 lakes have already developed to some extent. The question is how this CONDITION applies there. Thus, it is also true that the government CONDITION has given more responsibility to the officials of BBMP. Environmental activists are of the opinion that if this is implemented in full, it will benefit the environment.

 Not included in the 'action plan'!

 Madiwala, Kacharakanahalli, Halasuru, Anjanapura lakes have not been included in the 'action plan' submitted by the High Court regarding clearing encroachment of lakes. Only 149 lakes are in the action plan and the rest of the lakes are not in the list even though they are encroached.

 It is not necessary to clear only encroachments in the lakes in the 'Action Plan'. Action will be taken to clear encroachment in all the lakes. Engineers of BBMP Lakes Department said that development works will be carried out by giving first priority to squatters.

 Survey as a map?

 It is a good thing that the government has stipulated that the lakes should be surveyed, encroachment should be cleared and then development should be done. But, the question is on the basis of which map the survey will be conducted. First needed answer for this, take a clear stand and move forward,' demanded Ramprasad of Friends of Lake.

 The survey should be conducted like the revenue map of 1974 to 1976. In 2015, there are new surveys done by the land surveyors of the revenue department. There is a lot of variation in these. Thus, if the survey and development are carried out as per the old revenue map, the water storage of the lakes will increase. Along with the increase in ground water, the environment will also be protected,' he said.

How much is occupied in which lake?

•  Madiwala Lake

 Government Encroachment 10 acres 2 gunte

 Private Encroachment 1 Acre

•  Garudacharpalya lake

 Government Encroachment is 25 gunte

 Private occupation 7.25 gunte

•  Shilavantana Kere

 Government encroachment 1 acre 1 gunte

 Private encroachment 2 lake 32 gunte

•  Mahadevapura Lake

 Government encroachment 3 acres 22 gunte

 Private occupation 4.75 gunte

•  Kogilu Lake

 Government encroachment 1 acre 2 gunte

 Private encroachment 3.5 gunte

•  Kattigenahalli lake

 Government Encroachment 1 gunte

 Private encroachment 1.5 hrs

•  Lingadhiranahalli Lake – 13

 Government Encroachment is 2.5 gunte

•  Narasipura Lake – 20

 Government Encroachment 29 gunte

 Private encroachment 1 gunte

•  Narasipura Lake – 26

 Government Encroachment is 30.5 gunte

 Private encroachment 1 acre 29 gunte

•  Yalahanka lake

 Private encroachment 2 acres 39 gunte

•  Anjanapura lake

 Government Encroachment 14 gunte

 Private Encroachment 3 gunte

•  Kacharakanahalli lake

 No survey done

•  Veerasagara lake

 No survey done

•  Halasuru lake

 No survey done

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಕೆರೆ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ಷರತ್ತಿನ ಬಿಕ್ಕಟ್ಟು!

Eijipura flyover: Many obstacles to the work

 The land acquisition process is not over yet, the work will be done only after the IISC report

 Eijipura flyover: Many obstacles to the work

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್ 

 Bengaluru: There are many hurdles to restart the Eijipura Elevated Corridor project which was formed nine years ago.

 The work of completing the flyover started on Friday. However, many obstacles such as IISC technical report, delay in land acquisition process, obstruction in clearing of trees have started from day one.

 The work has been stopped for two years, how should it be reconsteucted? The Indian Institute of Science (IISC) has to issue a technical report on what precaution or technology should be adopted. The basic work will start only after this report is received. It will be two months before this report is available.

 The process of land acquisition of private buildings including Central House, St. John's Hospital, Bwssb buildings has not yet been completed. The required land is marked on the buildings and compounds. However, the process of acquiring it has to start again.

 Talks have been held with the owners in the past regarding land acquisition. Everyone wanted cash. Now we have to negotiate again and finalize everything. Survey work is also to be done. Everything has been prepared for this," said Yogesh, Executive Engineer of BBMP Planning Department.

A survey will be conducted, a high-level meeting will be held with government agencies and the solution will be decided. Talks are also held with private individuals. It will take two-three months to complete all this,' he said.

 It is not possible to build an overpass without clearing the trees. The final decision was taken after holding a meeting in this regard. Discuss with the forest department and proceed on the advice of the law cell,” he said.

 It will take another three to four months to start all the work on the flyover. We have started preliminary work in the plant and ramp work in Dommalur side. Here too, work will be done only if the trees are cleared," said Suresh, the contractor's project manager.

 "Seven or eight years of chaos is enough. Locals are saying that if this flyover is completed soon, it will be enough. The target is to complete the construction of the flyover in 15 months. However, due to many disruptions, this period is likely to increase further.

 Opposition to clearing of trees

 The committee has given approval to cut 67 trees to complete the construction of Ejipura flyover, which has been entrusted to the contractor. As some environmental activists objected to this, the work of clearing the trees, which had started on Friday, was stopped," said DCF Swamy of BBMP Forest Department.

 "Without cutting down all the trees, some trees can be saved. Our demand is to cut down the twigs and branches that are obstructing the work and save the 50-60 year old trees. Also, BBMP has been requested to change the plan map in order to save the trees," said Vinod Jacob, General Manager of Namma Bengaluru Foundation.

2014 scheme

 Elevated Corridor (Ejipura Flyover) on Koramangala Outer Ring Road 2.5 km. It is a long flyover. This project was formulated in 2014. In 2017, the contract was awarded to Simplex Infrastructure for ₹157.66 crore. The project was to be completed by 2019. However, the contractor delayed. Even after four years and seven months, only 42% of the work was completed. ₹75.11 crore was also paid to him.

 Adinarayan Shetty filed a writ in the High Court due to the delay in the work of the flyover. The High Court, which had given its verdict on February 17, 2022, had canceled the tender and invited a fresh tender and directed to complete the work at the earliest. But due to BBMP's delay, the tender invited for the fourth time was accepted in March 2023. After negotiations with the contractor, it was submitted for cabinet approval in August. Although approved on September 7, a turnkey lumpsum contract with BSCPL Infrastructure for ₹176.11 crore was awarded on November 17.

ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಲು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ...

ಈಜಿಪುರ ಮೇಲ್ಸೇತುವೆ: ಕಾಮಗಾರಿಗೆ ಹಲವು ವಿಘ್ನ

LAKE encroachment CLEARANCE TIME EXPIRED!

•  The action plan submitted to the High Court is in its final phase
•  The encroachment eviction process should be completed within 70 days
•  Submission of information on encroachment of 140 lakes by BBMP

 Tahsildars who have not issued orders from last three months; The order of the Chief Commissioner is also negligible

LAKE encroachment CLEARANCE TIME EXPIRED !

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 Bengaluru: Even though BBMP has been filing for 14 weeks to clear encroachment of lakes, not a single order has been issued by Tehsildars for the clearance operation.

 As per the action plan submitted to the High Court, the BBMP is submitting the information about the lakes to the Tehsildar from September 5. Every week the information of 10 lakes is being submitted by the Executive Engineers of the Lakes Division to the respective Tehsildars.

 As per the action plan, the encroachment clearing process of 159 lakes should start in 16 weeks. BBMP officials have to submit encroachment information of 159 lakes in 16 weeks to tehsildars like 10 lakes every week. As such, a list of 140 lakes for 14 weeks has been submitted so far.

 It has been 90 days since the first week of encroachment information was submitted. It has been 70 days since the submission of information for the second week and the third week. At least 30 lakes should have been completely cleared of encroachment after all the process was completed. However, the Tahsildars have not started the process of ordering the eviction of encroachments.

 As per the action plan submitted to the High Court, information on 10 lakes has been provided by BBMP every week. The 16-week process will be completed in two weeks. However, till now we have not received any order from the tehsildars to clear the encroachment of the lakes,' said officials of the BBMP lake department.

BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath held a meeting with District Commissioner Dayanand and Tehsildars and warned that the order processes for clearing the encroachment of lake and Raj canal should be completed within the period. Officials said that even after this, there was no process of inquiry or order for eviction operation by the tehsildars.

 It is said that a survey of some lakes in Yalahanka and Dasarahalli zone has been conducted. However, no official order or information has come to the BBMP from the Tahsildar offices.

 They say that the lack of staff for the survey is a sign of stress. There is shortage of staff in all departments. There are only 15 personnel in the BBMP Lakes Division, which is responsible for around 200 lakes. Aren't we doing all the work too? Don't we have pressure? If the action plan does not work, the High Court will take us to task. Are we not under pressure,' asked the engineers.

 Protection for land grabbers: Although the High Court has instructed to clear the encroachment of lakes under BBMP, there is delay at the level of Tehsildars. following a slow pace in order to allow land grabbers, Environmental activist T.E. Srinivas complained.

To be identified: DC

 We have already measured all the lakes. District Commissioner Dayanand responded by saying, "Now we just need to demarcate the encroachments."

 The process is not going on as per the action plan as ordered by the High Court. Dayanand did not answer the question why there is no eviction order even after three months.

 All lakes need a nodal officer.

 Citizens have raised objections about not appointing nodal officers for lakes that require maintenance and supervision under the jurisdiction of BBMP. They have complained that officials have not been appointed for some lakes to accommodate the encroachment.

 There is a list of encroachments in 159 lakes in the city in the action plan submitted by BBMP to the High Court. However, nodal officers have not been appointed for all these lakes,' complained Goudaiah, an environmental activist.

 Nodal officers have not been appointed for 19 lakes including Hoskerehalli lake, Karihobanahalli, Kannalli, Chikkabellandur, Dodda Bidarakallu, Narsappanahalli, Nelegedaranahalli, Lakshmipur, where the road was built between the lakes. He demanded that officers should be appointed to oversee all the lakes under the jurisdiction of BBMP.

 Nodal officers have been appointed for 140 lakes on the advice of local executive engineers for developed and required lakes. It is not final, there is room for revision. Efforts will be made to appoint nodal officers for all the lakes, said officials of the lakes department.

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ಅವಧಿ ಮೀರಿದ ಕೆರೆ ಒತ್ತುವರಿ ತೆರವು!

₹273 crore to 9 High Traffic Density Corridor

 BBMP: Govt gives green nod to stalled project, ASPHALT and FOOT PATH DEVELOPMENT are MAIN WORK

₹273 crore to 9 High Traffic Density Corridor

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 Bengaluru: The Congress government has given the green signal to start the work on 9 high traffic density corridors for which the tender process has been completed with the approval of the BJP government.

 Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had instructed the BBMP when he assumed office to stop the works which had been approved by the previous BJP government. Now, Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has given approval for the High Traffic Density Corridor project and the work will start in the first week of December.

 The previous government had agreed to develop 12 high traffic density corridors in the city. It was decided to spend ₹400 crore on these works to be carried out by the Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL). Later it was canceled and 9 high traffic density corridors were approved on 17th December 2022 at a cost of ₹273 crore to be maintained by BBMP itself. All the tender process related to this has been completed and the only thing left to do is to issue the mandate.

 The contractor will also be responsible for maintaining the high traffic density corridors in good condition and efficiently (defect liability period) for a period of three years along with the development work. The government has made it clear in the order that no more grant will be given for maintenance or other works.

Development of 9 high traffic density corridors has been mandated and preliminary works have started. Full scale work will start soon. The target is to complete these works by the next monsoon i.e. June, said BBMP Principal Engineer B.S. Prahlad said.

 Road Asphalting, Uniform Area, Pavement, Service Road Development, Carriageway Development Works will be undertaken in these High Traffic Density Corridors. Although similar to the Tender Sure model, high traffic density corridors are developed following separate rules. The intention is to reduce the traffic congestion,' he informed.

•  ₹273 crore 9 Cost of High Density Corridor
•  117.2 km Total length
•  83.33 km Road development

corridors; total length, development; cost

•  Package 1

 Bellary Road to Chalukya Circle to Hebbala; Total length 7.45 km; Development 4.5 km; ₹15 crore

 From Outer Ring Road via Gorguntepalya Junction to K.R. Pura Total length 18.6 km; Development 17.93 km; ₹74 crore

•  Package 2

 Old Madras Road Corridor – Trinity Circle, Halasuru Kere, OMR Benniganahalli, K.R. Pura, via NH-648 to Hoody, ITPL, K.R. From Railway Station via Medihalli; Total length 18.5 km; Development 15.45 km; ₹40 crore

 Old Vimana Road Corridor – ASC Center to Kadugodi via Dommalur, Marathahalli, Kundalahalli, Varthur; Total length 17.15 km; Development 11 km; ₹48 crore

•  Package 3

 Hosur Road Corridor – Vellar Junction – Adugodi, Forum Mall – Madiwala – Central Silk Board; Total length 6.45 km; Development 5.28 km; ₹26 crore

 Kanakapura Road Corridor – K.R. Road from Banashankari-Sarakki to Nice Road; Total length 13.75 km; Development 9.1 km; ₹15 crore

 Mysore Road Corridor – Hudson Circle to Townhon, Nayandahalli, Jnanabharathi Junction; Total length 15.4 km; Development 9.3 km; ₹15 crore

 Magadi Road Corridor – From Old Binnimill to Tollgate Junction, Jaimunirao Circle, Housing Board, Kamakshipalya, Srigandhakaval, Sunkadakatte, Anjananagar to Nice Road; Total length is 12 km; Development 3.45 km; ₹25 crore

 Tumkur Road Corridor – Sangollirayanna Circle to Okalipuram, Dr.Rajkumar Road, Soap Factor Junction to Yesavantharapur, Gorguntepalya Junction; Total length 7.9 km; Development 7.32 km; 15 crore

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BBMP: Digitization of property records started

 BBMP: Consideration of difference amount from self-declared property tax verification, 2016

 Digitization of property records started

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 BENGALURU: BBMP has started the work of digitising the information of properties in the city and erasing the property tax being paid under self-declaration tax system.

 Digitization has been started in the context of providing all the documents including property account, account transfer online. This message is being sent to the property owner's mobile and BBMP officials said to provide information accordingly.

 Owners are paying tax under self-declared property tax system. However, there are many differences in this. Therefore, BBMP has started issuing 'Demand Notice' from 1st of November to ask the Revenue Officers of BBMP to physically check every building and pay the correct tax. Along with this, the officials of the revenue department have been instructed to carry out the digitization process as well.

 Target of 40 properties: 

'The process of property tax verification and digitization of documents is being carried out simultaneously, and the target has been given that the revenue inspector and the tax inspector should complete the process of 40 properties each day', said Ajay, joint commissioner of Rajarajeshwarinagar zone.

How much property tax is being paid under self-declared property tax system since 2016. What is the actual area of the building? Information will be checked for map violations. A notice will be issued to the property owners to pay the difference amount and interest due from 2016.

 "In the past, properties were randomly checked for payment of property tax and notices were issued if there was any discrepancy. Now all properties are being checked. In addition, the digitization process is also being carried out to make all the documents of the properties available online,' he informed.

 Property tax payment receipt and electricity bill of BESCOM should be provided for property record digitization and property tax review. From the electricity bill, it will be known whether they have been living in the house since then and whether they have been paying taxes since then,' he said.

 Message to provide record

 Digitization of asset records is underway. BBMP is sending messages (SMS) in Kannada and English to property owners. During the physical inspection of the property, the owners of the properties should provide the necessary documents to our revenue department officials," said BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath.

 Bank interest only!

 Self declaration property tax system has been in force since 2016-17 under BBMP. Then identify those who have wrongly entered the zone in 2017-18 itself.

 They should have been given notice. However, the notice has been issued in August 2021. Thus, double tax cannot be collected as penalty. Also, the government has issued strict directives that the revenue authorities should improve tax validation checks.

 The BBMP has been informed that the bank may charge the difference amount and interest rate on the same. The cabinet meeting held on January 5, 2022 has decided that if there is any loss to BBMP due to this order, the government will not bear it. Accordingly, the Urban Development Department has issued an order on September 13, 2023.

'Duct on Roads by BBMP'

 Bengaluru: BBMP plans to lay large-scale pipes on roads in the city and provide them to telecom or cable companies on rent basis, said Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath.

 There is a duct system in White Topping and some major roads. Other roads do not have this system. So many organizations are digging the road to install cable or OFC. It is planned to avoid this," he informed the reporters on Monday.

 Installing a large size pipe in the road will avoid digging the road again and again. Therefore, it is planned to install the pipe by BBMP. Tenders will be called for this project soon, he said.

 Compared to BBMP, BESCOM has installed more cables through ducts in the city. There are ducts on some roads of BBMP. BESCOM has about 400 km of ducts. OFC and cable companies should adopt their cables in this. Apart from this, there is no permission to install the cable elsewhere,' said Tushar Girinath.

 Unauthorized cables installed on pavements and poles are being cleared in many parts of the city including Mahadevpur area. Cable companies have been informed about this. Unauthorized cable should be taken by himself. Otherwise, we will vacate.

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Chikkabellandur Lake is filled with Stone - MUD and waste!

•  Lake encroachment under Mullur Gram Panchayat
• The fence around BBMP was removed
• Trespassing in front of eyes, officials who do not take action

Soil for 8 acres of Chikkabellandur Lake; BBMP did not take action despite complaints

Chikkabellandur Lake is filled with STONE - MUD and WASTE!

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

BENGALURU: 8 acres of Chikkabellandur lake is being covered with building waste and medical waste as the development work has been abandoned as the lake area of that part does not come under the purview of BBMP.

 Chikkabellandur lake under Mahadevpur zone has been kept under development list by BBMP and fenced. But that fence is also being removed, and the lake is being destroyed by filling it with stones and soil.

 The lake area under Mullur Gram Panchayat is almost encroached. Despite the encroachment in the last few months, neither the BBMP nor the Mullur Gram Panchayat authorities are taking any action. BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath and Special Commissioner of Lakes Division Priti Gellot have written complaints but no action has been taken even after weeks.

 Chikkabellandur lake has a total area of 75 acres 21 gunte. In this Chikkabellandur village survey no. 9 out of 67 acres 14 gunte, Mullur village survey no. 63 has 8 acres and 7 guns. BBMP has taken up this lake for development. The entire area was also fenced. However, in the lake area under Mullur village panchayat, the fence has been removed and waste, stones and soil are being filled.

Even where there is water in the lake area, rocks and soil have been filled up to a height of about 15 feet. Day and night soil filling is being done. No official is hovering here. The inlet and outlet area of the lake is also filled with soil. Locals expressed concern that if left like this, the lake will be completely destroyed.

 'By removing the fence, medical waste, stones and mud are accumulating in the lake. As of now, there is water in the area of four acres, but it has been closed systematically. When questioned, they say each other's name and run away. Resident Rajendranath informed that vehicles often come and dump garbage at night.

 According to the survey records of the revenue department in 2015, Chikkabellandur Lake has encroached 3 acres and 18 tons. It has not been cleared till now. Even though more acres are being encroached now, the officials of the departments including the Revenue Department are not moving. Locals demanded that senior officials of the government should pay attention to this matter immediately.

 Develop overall Lake... FOL

 Construction waste is being dumped into Chikkabellandur lake. Leveling is being done by filling with stones and soil. The lake is being encroached on because BBMP is silent that 8 acres out of 75 acres does not belong to me. If a lake is taken up for development, it should be fully worked on. A part that does not come means that it allows the occupier. Thus BBMP should be developed overall. Ramprasad of Friends of Lakes demanded that all encroachments should be re-surveyed and cleared.

 Notice for review: BBMP

 Chikkabellandur lake development work has to be started. are initial works. A complaint has been received about lake encroachment. Local Executive Engineer has been instructed to check it and take action. Regarding the development of the lake under the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat, action will be taken as per the orders of the senior officials, said Vijayakumar Haridas, Chief Engineer of the BBMP Lakes Department.

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1st place to Bengaluru in the 'Sustainable Cities Challenge'

1st place in the list of 10 selected cities globally

1st PLACE  to BENGALURU in the 'SUSTAINABLE CITIES CHALLENGE'

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 Bengaluru: Bengaluru has been ranked first among the final 10 cities in the 'Sustainable Cities Challenge' competition organized by the Toyota Mobility Foundation.

 The 'Sustainable Cities Challenge' competition started in June and more than 150 cities from 46 countries of the world participated in this competition. Cities presented plans to be adopted to improve mobility.

 Bengaluru has been ranked first in the shortlist of 10 cities published on November 8 considering the projects submitted by the cities. Varanasi is at the eighth position. September 18 is the last day for admission, after which the selection process takes place. A grant of ₹25 crore will be given each year to the three cities that will be finally selected.

 Plans were presented to improve the traffic system, to provide accident-free, motorist-friendly facilities. Bangalore city also presented the plans of 'Brand Bangalore - Smooth Traffic Bangalore' report for traffic management, modernization of infrastructure, prevention of accidents.

 BBMP said in the project proposal submitted for the competition that the city is committed to adopting a new system for smooth traffic by using artificial intelligence technology to provide safety to pedestrians and cycle users.

 The foundation's experts will analyze the projects of 10 cities. They will get information about various dimensions including planning of projects, their implementation, adoption of technology. The final three cities will be announced in February 2024, said Ryan Klemm, the foundation's director of programs.

Team to Bengaluru

 A team of experts from Toyota Mobility Foundation will come to Bangalore to provide information, analysis and suggestions on the plans to be adopted by Bengaluru for smooth traffic in the 'Sustainable Cities Challenge' competition, said BBMP Principal Engineer B.S. Prahlad said

 City representatives were supposed to participate in the workshop to be held in Dallas, Texas, USA from November 13 to 15 with experts on project design and problem management. Unable to go due to Diwali occasion. Therefore, the team of the organization is coming to Bangalore on November 21 and will hold consultations with representatives of Varanasi city along with our city. Finally, if Bengaluru is selected among the three cities, Totota Mobility Foundation will provide grants for the next 5 years for the modernization of the traffic system.

 10 cities in Short list

 1. Bangalore, India

 2. Detroit, America

 3. Fortaleza, Brazil

 4. Medellin, Colombia

 5. Mexico City, Mexico

 6. New Orleans, America

 7. Seberang Perai, Malaysia

 8. Varanasi, India

 9. Venice, Italy

 10. York, United Kingdom

 City Challenges could have a high impact on:  

• Improving inclusivity in mobility  
• Improving safety for residents
• Improving sustainability of mobility systems, reducing carbon emissions and negative environmental impact  
• Specifically, we were seeking cities with Mobility issues unsolved through current pathways and processes, but potentially addressed though a range of innovators using different approaches.
• The potential to explore the transferability or scalability of solutions after the City Challenge has ended.  
• Capacity to partner on delivering City Challenges. This includes evidence of commitment from local government and other relevant stakeholders, alignment with local plans and strategies, and availability of resources such as staff and facilities to support the Challenge.

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Digital monitoring of tree growth

 More than 50 thousand students who have become 'green guardians'; Monitoring through the app

 Digital monitoring of tree growth

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 Bengaluru: More than 50,000 students have taken it upon themselves to nurture plants on the roadsides of the city for three years. Information about the growth of plants named after them can also be recorded on the parents' mobile.

 The BBMP Forest Department has set a target of planting one lakh saplings this year under the 'Green Bangalore' scheme. In this 90% saplings have been planted and more than half of the saplings have been taken up by the students as part of the 'HASIRU RAKSHAKA' project.

 The names of the students are placed on the protective cover of the plants. Children are managing it. Children from private schools including BBMP, government schools have also taken up the responsibility of nurturing the plants. BBMP has also prepared an app called 'Hasiru Rakshak' to enable them to record its information.

 "Students can download 'HASIRU RAKSHAKA' app on their parent's mobile and get the information, picture of the plant tagged to them and file complaints for its management issues. With this, the family members along with the children will also participate in the nutrition of the saplings," said Swamy, Deputy Conservator of Forests, BBMP Forest Department.

In Mahadevpur zone, the most number of children are under the 'Green Guardian' scheme. Bommanahalli zone has the largest number of schools involved in this scheme. On Environment Day, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. This project was started as suggested by Sivakumar. He said that the aim is to register more children as HASIRU RAKSHAKA' ('green guardians') in the next year.

 Responsibility for family too: Swami

 Efforts are being made to create awareness among the citizens of the city about the nutrition and protection of plants and trees. As the first step of this objective, students have been allowed to record the information of their named plants in the 'HASIRU RAKSHAKA' app. This process can be done on the parents' mobile, so that the family members can also see the growth of the plant," said Swamy, Deputy Conservator of Forests, BBMP Forest Department.

 This detail will be uploaded on the website along with the app. In the coming days, the details of the plants and trees in the city will also be provided, as well as the information about those who are planting and nurturing them. Individuals and families are given the opportunity to become 'green guardians'. The information about planting and nurturing can be shared on the website and app, he said.

 Tender again for tree census

 A tender was invited for the enumeration of plants and trees under BBMP. However, the amount of financial transaction required for it is high and the business value of the organizations conducting the study is not that big. Many research institutes have brought this issue to our attention. Thus, the tender conditions have been relaxed and re-tender has been called, DCF Swamy informed.

• Target to plant 1 lakh saplings
•  90 thousand saplings have been planted so far
•  Plantation Management by 51,719 students
•  Tagging is complete for 41,600 saplings
•  Agreement with 237 schools

 How many saplings in which zone?

 Zone; plant (Green Bangalore); Students (HASIRU RAKSHAKA)

 West; 4,000; 3,054

 East; 3,000; 3,000

 South; 4,000; 1,598

 RR  Nagar 12,700; 5,550

 Bommanahalli; 16,900; 9,300

 Dasarahalli; 14,000; 8,047

 Yalahanka; 18,600; 10,168

 Mahadevpur; 16,800; 11,002

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Property Tax: 'Mobile Notice' to Owners

 Collection of ₹3 thousand crore; Record collection compared to last row

 Property Tax: 'MOBILE NOTICE' to Owners

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 Bengaluru: There has been an increase in property tax collection under BBMP. A 'mobile notice' is being issued to the owners in view of achieving the full target.

 At the end of FY31, 64.50 percent of the tax was collected, and as per the target recorded in the budget, ₹1,619 crore is yet to be collected. A target of ₹ 372 crore more than the last financial year has been set this year.

 As of January 2022-23, property tax had been collected at ₹2,890 crore. By the end of October this year, the mark of ₹ 3 thousand crore has been reached. Although this is a record collection, one and a half thousand crores is still outstanding. So BBMP decided to collect all this.

 A one-time message was sent to the owner's mobile for property tax arrears. But, this year SMS is repeatedly sent to the mobile, requesting to pay tax. Also, the zonal authorities have been instructed to take further action as per the rules.

 'Property tax is the primary and most important source of revenue for a city corporation. All property owners should pay their property taxes promptly. "SMS messages and letters/notices are being sent to the owners who have arrears," said Munish Maudgil, Special Commissioner, Revenue Department, BBMP.

 Online link https://bbmptax.karnataka.gov.in can be used to pay property tax. He said that if there are any queries, if information is required, the helpline can be called 1533.

Property tax review begins

 BBMP has started the process of physically inspecting the properties in the city and issuing 'Demand Notice' to pay the correct tax.

 Owners are paying tax under self-declared tax system. However, there are many differences in this. Therefore, revenue officers of BBMP are physically inspecting each building, fixing its tax and digitizing it. It is suggested that this tax, which is fixed zone wise, should be paid.

 When the building tax is rescheduled, it is not visible in the owner's login. What is in the 'Demand Notice' is not changing online. Thus confusion is created. The officials also said that arguments are going on between the owners and the officials.

 A target has been given that the Revenue Inspector (RI) and Tax Inspector (TI) should check 25 properties each day and fix the actual tax. A circle of six thousand properties is to be maintained by RI and TI. In addition to this, we have the work of preparation of voter list for Vidhan Parishad election, Lok Sabha election, property-advertisement department. It is a stressful job and they are working till 10 at night,' the revenue department staff of BBMP said.

 Collection of property tax in previous years

•  2020–21; ₹2,800 crore
•  2021–22; ₹3,110 crore
•  2022–23; ₹3340.86 crore

 Zone; target; collection; balance

 (in ₹ Crores) as on October 31

 Bommanahalli; 501; 316.44; 184.56

 Dasarahalli; 164; 83.55; 80.45

 East; 764; 532.9; 231.1

 Mahadevpur; 1238; 809.33; 428.67

 RR Nagar 345; 200.33; 144.67

 South; 627; 436.19; 190.81

 West; 493; 302.29; 190.71

 Yalahanka; 429; 260.66; 168.34

 Total; 4561; 2941.69; 1619.31

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Maintenance cost for lakes which under development!

BBMP set to spend ₹35 crore on 174 lakes

Maintenance cost for LAKES which UNDER DEVELOPMENT!

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 BENGALURU: BBMP has proposed to spend lakhs of rupees for the annual maintenance of developing and yet to be developed lakes.

 Once the lakes are developed, their maintenance for one or three years is left to the contractor. However, even for such lakes, money is being spent on annual maintenance.

 The development works of Mylasandra (limestone field) in Rajarajeshwarinagar zone and Nelagadaranahalli lakes in Dasarahalli zone are going on. Tenders have been invited for annual maintenance cost of ₹22.58 lakh and ₹21 lakh respectively for these lakes.

 Preparations have been made to spend on maintenance of Lingadhiranahalli (₹31.97 lakh) in Rajarajeshwarinagar zone, Kacharakanahalli (₹46 lakh) in East zone, Doddabidarakallu (₹21 lakh) in Dasarahalli zone, Amritahalli lake (₹13 lakh) in Yalahanka zone, where tenders have been called for development. A budget approval code (3028) is also available for all these expenses.

 BBMP will spend ₹35 crore in the year 2023-24 for the annual management of 174 lakes that are developed, under development-tender stage, and for the development of an app to monitor the management of the lakes.

BBMP says that there is no money for the development of lakes. However, funds are being wasted in the name of annual maintenance of developed lakes. Only the lakes they want are named for it. Many lakes including Pattanagere-Kenchenahalli lake, Karihobanahalli lake are stinking. They are not cleaned. But for the lakes that have been spent, they are being spent again,' said S. of the Right to Information Study Center. Amaresh complained.

 According to the information given by BBMP as per Right to Information Act, 31 lakes are to be developed. No action is being taken regarding these as there is no money. At least all the lakes should be fenced and work should be started to prevent sewage from going there', he demanded.

 202 Total lakes

 114 Developed lakes

 25 Developing lakes

 13 Lakes under tender process

 31 Lakes to be developed

 19 Lakes used for other purposes

 'Maintenance Needed'

 Maintenance cost will increase only after development of lakes. The sidewalks have to be maintained, the grass has to be cut if it grows... all these are the tasks. Some works do not go to the contractor who developed the lake. All that will be in the tender rules. Hence the tender has been called for annual maintenance. The work of developing lakes also requires maintenance. Therefore, tenders are being called in advance and preparations are being made. An annual tender has also been called for the cleanliness of the lakes to be developed,' said Vijayakumar Haridas, chief engineer of the BBMP lakes department.

Lakes under development

 Singapore, Kottanoor, Hoodi Giddanakere, Kaggadasapura, Gaudanapalya, Hulimavu, Vasantpura, Maestripalya, Rampura, Gangashetti, Vengaiyanakere, Nagarabhavi, Vaderahalli, Abbigere, Chaudeshwaribadangaon, Konnakunte, Arekere, Bettahalli, Horamavu, Srigandhadakaval, Kengeri, Mylasandra ( Sunnakallupalya), Nelegedaranahalli, Shivanahalli lake.

 Lakes in tender stage

 Doddabidarakallu (Nagasandra), Gunjur Mauji, Lingadhiranahalli, Lakshmipur, Junnasandra, Swarnakunte Gudda, Gandhinagar Hosakerehalli, Gunjur Karmelaram, Pattandur Agrahara, Garvebhavipalya, Venkateshpur, Kacharakanahalli lake.

 Lakes to be developed

 Chikkabeguru, Bellahalli, Srinivasapur, Konasandra, Sompura, Sitarampalya, Nyanappanahalli, Pattanagere – Kenchenahalli, Subedaranakere, Varahasandra, Chikkamanahalli, Bheemanakuppe, Kannally, Kenchanapura, Narasappanahalli, Sulikere, Bairasandra Melinakere, B. Chandrasandra, Kalyanikunte – Vasantpur, B. Narayanpur, Channasandra, Chikkabellandur, Panathur, Madavara, Mallasandra Gudde, Mangammanahalli, Chikkagoudanapallya, Dubasipalya, Hoskerahalli, Gottigepalya, Boosegoudanakere.

 How much does it cost to maintain a lake?

 Mahadevpur zone; ₹9.0 crore; 53 Lakes

 Bommanahalli; ₹ 7.68 crore; 42 Lakes

 RR the city ₹7.07 crore; 33 Lakes

 Yalahanka; ₹5.22 crore; 24 Lakes

 Dasarahalli; ₹2.07 crore; 11 Lakes

 East; ₹2.10 crore; 4 Lakes

 West; ₹30 lakhs; 2 Lakes

 South; ₹1.38 crore; 5 Lakes

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BBMP election: not possible for now!

Though 225 wards are finalised, the draft list of reservation is yet to be published

BBMP election: not possible for now!

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

BENGALURU: The possibility of holding elections for the Bruhat Bengaluru Metropolitan Corporation (BBMP) is slim for now.

 Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Transport Minister Ramalingareddy have been saying since coming to power that they will hold elections to BBMP by December. However, the necessary processes were not completed on time. This backlog is said to be due to non-submission of the caste census report to the government for allocating reservation.

 It is said that elections to local bodies cannot be held for six months before and after the general elections. The Lok Sabha term will end in May 2004 and the BBMP election process should be completed six months before that. If the election process is to be completed by December, the election notification should be published one and a half months before. Before that, one month is required to complete the processes including voter list, appointment of officials.

 What is the confusion?: 

Reservation of 225 wards under BBMP is given to 10 categories. 24.10 per cent (54–55 wards) for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes; 34.17% should be given to Backward Classes (OBC). 77 wards are to be reserved for Backward Category – A (BCA) and 11 wards for Backward Category – B category. But according to the current calculation, Bengaluru does not have that level of population if so many ward reserves are to be given to OBCs. Thus, it is said that there is confusion in fixing the reservation.

The State Commission for Backward Classes has not yet submitted the caste census report to the government. Once it is submitted to the government, the process of discussion and acceptance should be over. Then BBMP Ward Reservation should be fixed accordingly. A minimum of 15 days is required for draft list, final list notification.

 No interest: 

'BBMP has completed three years without elected representatives. However, important leaders of political parties are not interested in holding elections. He is of the opinion that the administration of local bodies should be done according to the wishes of MLAs and Ministers. Therefore, they are making excuses one after the other,' complain corporator aspirants in Congress and BJP.

 Problem in reservation: Ramalingareddy

 There is no clarity about OBC reservation for ward reservation. Thus, caste reporting is required. Otherwise, there will be a problem in the Supreme Court and other courts. As the Supreme Court has made everything normal, elections have been held in Maharashtra in the same way. Caste census report in Madhya Pradesh. So, we are also waiting for the report. Transport Minister Ramalingareddy said that all reservation confusions should be clarified.

'Preparation is possible in a month'

 Preparations for BBMP elections can be completed in a month. After ward reservation is finalized, voter list should be prepared ward wise. As the ward is redistributed, the draft voter list should be prepared and then finalised. State Election Commission Commissioner B. should finalize the officers for the election. Basavaraju said.

 After the voter list is finalised, the election date should be fixed and notification should be issued. This notification should be issued one month before the polling. Overall, it takes at least two months. There is no need to complete the BBMP elections within six months of the Lok Sabha elections. However, a date should be fixed so that it does not become a problem. He informed that if the Lok Sabha elections are held in May, the election process here should be completed within one month before the notification is issued.

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