BBMp: Addition of 21 lakes to pollution list

 47 lakes developed at a cost of crores by BBMP, BDA are dirty; Dirt from BWSSB

 Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: The lakes developed at the cost of crores of rupees by BBMP and BDA have become polluted sites due to the negligence of BWSSB and lack of monitoring by the State Pollution Control Board. As many as 21 lakes have the highest level (grade) of pollution in January itself.

The State Pollution Control Board has installed sensor measurements to measure water quality in 106 lakes in the city. According to it, the water quality of total 47 lakes is in the extreme 'E' grade. That is, the waters of these lakes are highly contaminated with metal, sludge and industrial pollution. It is not worth raising fish.

This is the condition of the lakes developed by BBMP and BDA. At least ₹5 crore has been spent on each lake. The pollution control board data itself proves that the lake has polluted water and what kind of development and pollution prevention works have been done.

Water Act not followed: 

As per the Water Act-1974, it is the responsibility of the State Pollution Control Board to take action to control all types of pollution. But, this function is not being done. They don't even give information to people. Ramprasad of Friends of Lake complained that the work is not being done.

When attempts were made to contact environmental officials, including the Chairman of the Pollution Control Board, they did not respond.

Quality is everything: 

A lake means the quality of the water in it is important. Apart from that, developing something will not be beneficial. Raghavendra B. of Action Aid said, "If the water is contaminated, the environment will be damaged, even after spending crores of rupees and making paths and tracks." Pacchapur expressed concern.

 Sewage water pollution

Sewage water is flowing into lakes. BWSSB has been told many times to stop this. They say there is no money to lay a new pipeline. If they stop the discharge of sewage water into the lake, the lakes will become pollution-free,” said Vijayakumar Haridas, Chief Engineer, BBMP Lakes Division.

 Lakes in 'E' grade of pollution

 Singhasandra, Parappana Agrahara Lake, Haralur, Rampur, Vibhutipur, Kammasandra, Rayasandra, Halasura, Halasura Lake (near Devasthan), Bairasandra, Gangondanahalli, Kachohalli, Machohalli, Doddabidarakallu, Shivpura Lake, Jakkuru, Amritahalli, Chellakare, Rachenahalli Lake, Singapore Lake, Bellandur Lake, Bhattanahalli, Elemallappa Lake, Kempambudhi, Nagawara Lake.

 Joined in January

 Arakere, Basavanpura, Vengaiyanakere, Doddanekkundi, Varthur, Tubranahalli, Sadaramangala, Garudacharyapalya, Chinnappanahalli, Nalluralli, Dyavasandra, Whitefield Lake, Herohalli, Chikkabanavara, Vishwanidam, Kammagondanahalli, Bandemath Lake, Hebbala Lake, Allalasandra Lake, Yalahanka Lake.

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Sankey flyover between wants and don't wants

Unrelenting BBMP; Local residents who are not allowed

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: BBMP has started work on Sankey Road saying that flyover should be constructed to ease traffic congestion, for which the lake area will also be widened. The local residents are explaining with examples that the construction of the flyover will not make the traffic smooth, instead it will increase. However, BBMP, which is supposed to provide services to the citizens, is not asking...

The widening of the road above the city's prestigious Sanki lake and the construction of a flyover in addition to that work has been the subject of intense controversy. The local residents as 'Sankey Kere Tanda' (Citizens for Sankey) are saying no to this flyover and road extension. They are doing protest, rally every day. However, BBMP is saying that they will finish by building the flyover without giving up. The question has arisen as to what is the motive behind the corporation forgetting the courtesy of protecting the citizens and checking their demands and demands.

More than 50 heritage trees will be felled during construction of Sankey Road flyover. This causes the heritage trees to be uprooted. Traffic congestion will not be relieved by construction of flyover. Therefore, more than 25 thousand people have digitally signed and supported the signature movement organized by the Jhatka.org organization demanding 'no flyover'. However, BBMP says that some people want the flyover. The backers have not been disclosed.

'Bottleneck' on six sides from the flyover!

Construction of a flyover on Sankey Road will create a traffic 'bottleneck' (as shown on the map) at six locations. In addition to this, four ramps will come up at Sadashivanagar 13th road junction from Vaiyalikaval below the proposed flyover, which will cause more traffic congestion here.

What does the 'Sankey Kere Tanda' say?

If the flyover is constructed, the traffic will increase from day one. The area of ​​Sankey Lake is also reduced and there is a risk of flooding. Temperature, pollution increases in the surrounding areas. Due to the traffic, the traffic of vehicles around Sadashivnagar residential areas road and Poornaprajna School, around ground will increase. The footpath will be cut.

A letter has been send to Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai, Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathtanarayan, BBMP Chief Commissioner to stop the project. Issues arising from this flyover have been submitted to DLT and BMLTA also. 

What is in DPR of BBMP?

Along with widening of road over Sankey lake, construction of 995 meter flyover between Guttahalli main road and Sankey road through Bhashyam circle will reduce traffic congestion at junctions and reduce travel time, according to the detailed project report prepared by BBMP. Costs due to delays and traffic jams at junctions can also be reduced. Safe and smooth traffic will be possible at the junctions. The DPR mentions that accidents and minor collisions will be reduced.

Negative impact on the environment...

If a flyover is constructed on Sankey Road, instead of 58 trees, 85 trees will have to be felled. Also, more than 400 plants and trees will be damaged, according to Azim Premji University's 'Environmental Impact' report. 85 heritage and unusual trees will have to be felled in the flyover area. It has 34 species of trees. About 400 plants growing in this area, including the Sanki lake, will be indirectly damaged by the construction of the flyover. Prof. said that the growth of plants will be stunted due to digging. Harini Nagendra, Prof. Seema Mundoli and Vijay Nishant of Vriksha Foundation explained in the report.

 According to this report, there will be five major negative impacts on the environment. As the green cover decreases, the amount of carbon increases. Air pollution increases. Unexpected adverse effects in the atmosphere will increase. Adverse effect on urban biodiversity. Biodiversity in Lake Sankey is threatened.

What do BBMP officials say?

It is necessary to construct a flyover along with widening of Sankey Road to ease traffic congestion. There is no change in this. We have made it clear in the court about Sankey Road widening. Now we have technically planned to construct the flyover. BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath said that this is essential.

 "If only road widening is done, it will not be of any use. So technically we are committed to construction of flyover and underpass. Many people are saying to build an overpass. Some say no. Technologically we are ahead. In a democracy, there will always be different opinions. Bangalore Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) has also been informed about this flyover.

Leader of Sanki Road flyover, BBMP Engineer in Chief Prahlad, said, 'It has been started after obtaining permission from the government. This flyover is being constructed with foresight and vehicular traffic will be reduced. He said in the public meeting that there will be traffic at Kaveri Junction, so let's build a flyover there.

 What do the locals say?

Traffic congestion will increase further. BMLTA has not reviewed this project. Also, the construction of the flyover in the 30 meter buffer zone of the lake would violate the National Green Bench (NGT) order. The project has not been discussed extensively with the citizens. A major concern is the weakening of the Sankey lake. Instead of constructing this flyover, alternative routes should be seriously considered. Heritage trees will be lost. Residents of Malleshwar, Sadashivanagar, Vaiyalikaval are of the opinion that the traffic will increase on many levels and the traffic will be heavy and the pedestrians including the elderly and students will suffer.

'Bommai Uncle Don't want flyover...'

About 2 thousand students in Malleswar, Vaiyalikaval and Sadashivanagar wrote a letter to Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai, saying, 'Bommai uncle... don't build the flyover. We will have no place to play. Traffic and pollution will increase.

 What is the alternative solution?

According to IISC Traffic Systems Engineering Department Dr. Verma Ashis, traffic congestion can be reduced by 'Traffic Signal Timing Optimization'. This can save the cost of crores of rupees for the flyover.

Quotes...

Krishna Panyam, Malleshwaram Social

For too long, we have let our cities be mutilated by unscientific and unnecessary urban infrastructure projects like white topping, road widening and flyovers. For too long, we have let our public transport slide, forcing people to switch to private vehicles. It's time to bring the bus back to being the primary means of transport. Govts should discourage private vehicle usage by means of charging for parking, strict enforcement of traffic rules, bus lanes, even congestion pricing, etc. while simultaneously improving public transport. BMTC should get financial support to double its fleet and modernise its operations. Pedestrians, walking and cycling should be central to any urban planning. A majority of trips in our cities are short distances, and we should make our streets walkable.

 

Madhusudhan, Sadashivnagar Resident..

As a concerned citizen, I strongly oppose the proposed flyover and road widening project near Sankey Tank. Not only will it worsen traffic congestion, but it also violates environmental regulations and disregards the safety and well-being of the community. We need to focus on sustainable and inclusive solutions that benefit everyone. Let's protect our heritage, our environment, and our people by choosing a better path forward.

 

Lakshmi Sharath, Citizens for Sankey

We need more sustainable and long term solutions . Cutting trees , building flyovers and road widening is not going to solve the problems but they are the problems . We are just shifting the traffic points from one place to another , like in this case to Cauvery Magic Box which is a big blunder by itself . And these trees are our heritage and by cutting them , we are destroying our biodiversity.

Kimsuka Iyer, Citizens for Sankey

The BBMP and government have not followed due process for this Sankey Flyover project. We want our elected representatives to come up with long term, well thought out measures for our neighbourhoods and city, not these ad hoc projects. Our trees and lakes are our heritage. Bengaluru is a mess because we allow such projects to continue. Citizens have had enough, we refuse to allow this anymore. We are standing up for our right to a well planned city. With elections coming up, we are keen to see which parties are serious about these issues of urban planning, transport and mobility.

Preeti Sunderajan, Citizens for Sankey

The Sankey flyover project has been an eye opener and a wakeup call to me. Personally, this project made me realise the importance of public participation and civic activism in order to ensure good governance. From the time of the public announcement of the project, we have managed to garner the support of citizens around the area, to come together to form a group, Citizens for Sankey. As representatives of the area, we have been able to voice our protest against the unscientifically designed flyover that does not solve any of the traffic problems, but just shifts the bottleneck further ahead causing an entire network of roads to get further blocked. This project is planned at the cost of our heritage trees, birds, endangered animals like slender loris all being at risk alongside the lake. This is a huge loss to our heritage and what the city once stood for. A loss of our trees and heritage spaces is a loss of our cultural identity and way of life. It is absolutely necessary for us to look at a more holistic approach to sustainable mobility, get expert opinion and focus on a robust mass transportation system.

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Sluice-Gate: BBMP left 46 lakes

148 lakes have been approved by the government; Only in 102 lakes are getting sluice gate according to BBMP Tender

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್‌

Bengaluru: Although the state government has approved the installation of sluice gates for 148 lakes in the Amrita Nagarothana Project, the BBMP is spending that amount on 102 lakes. 46 lakes have been abandoned.

The reason for the 'East Submerged Bangalore' is the huge amount of water flowing from the lakes. BBMP will spend ₹36.85 crore to construct 'sluice gates' for 102 lakes under its jurisdiction so that if it is controlled, there will be no problem like flooding. BBMP is now constructing a high-tech 'sluice gate', which was constructed in the form of a stone pillar in the past to slowly drain water into the lake.

The city received the heaviest rainfall in September 2022. On this occasion, there was a flood situation in Mahadevpur, Bommanahalli, Yalahanka areas, and a huge amount of damage was caused to the properties of the citizens. Lakes overflowed and water flowed in large quantities. In order to control this and slow down the flow of water, as per the government order (NAE 782 MNY 2022 (E)) BBMP has decided to construct the sluice gates. For this, tenders have been invited in eight packages sector wise and are now in the final stage.

The lakes approved by the government on 28 September 2022 as item number 2 are 148. The cost of how many lakes in which zone has also been entered. However, 46 lakes have been left out in the tender package. The Chief Engineer of Lakes Division at BBMP headquarters does not have complete information. Due to decentralization of powers, the Executive Engineers are calling the tenders.

More spending by legislators!

Local engineers are undertaking the development of lakes only on the permission of the legislators. Although the development work has been approved by the government, the development of some lakes has not yet started. For example Kenchenahalli Lake and Gandhinagar Lake in Kengeri. In the same way, a lot of money is being spent on a few lakes for sluice gates  installation,' said T.E., an environmental activist. Srinivas, Mallikarjunaswamy, T. Mohan complained.

Immediate work..

As per the direction of the state government, tenders have been invited from the respective sector wise departments to install sluice gates  in the lakes. It is intended that this work should be completed by the rainy season. Therefore, a package tender has been called, BBMP Lakes Division Chief Engineer Vijayakumar Haridas said.

One in approval, another in tender

Tenders have been invited in zone-wise packages for the work of laying  sluice gates   for lakes. It is stated in the tender that all the lakes in that zone will be installed in the  sluice gates. However, the information on file with BBMP is different. There is information about which lakes should be installed in each zone and how much it will cost, there are only 102 lakes in this. That alone will cost ₹38.85 crore sanctioned by the government. Information about the remaining 46 lakes is not in the file.

Approval for installation of  sluice gates   for 2 and 5 lakes in West and Dasarahalli zones respectively, the information in the file is correct. Elsewhere in the eastern zone, 4 lakes are approved, 3 are listed, 5 out of 7 in the south, 25 out of 38 in Bommanahalli, 40 out of 52 in Mahadevpur, 23 out of 30 in Rajarajeshwarinagar, 14 out of 22 in Yalahanka.

Other expenses are ₹8 crore!

BBMP is spending ₹8.22 crore for the work of  sluice gates  being installed in 102 lakes as detailed project report, project management advice (to PMC) and other expenses. Usually 10% of the project is given to PMC. That means ₹3.6 crore. The remaining four and a half crores are other expenses.

Sluice Gates: How much for which lake?

Sector; Lakes; Expenditure (in ₹ Crores)

East; 3 Lakes; 2 Crores

West;2 Lakes;1 Crores

South;5 Lakes;3.5 Crores

Bommanahalli; 25 Lakes; 8 Crores

Dasarahalli;5 Lakes;1.25 Crores

Mahadevpur;25 Lakes;9 Crores

Rajarajeshwari;23 Lakes;7.10 Crores

Yalahanka;14 Lakes;5 Crores

Total; 102; 36.85  Crores

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Solid waste: BBMp sent another notice to Jnanabharati

5th 'Nenpole' to Bengaluru University by BBMP to set up solid waste treatment and disposal system

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: For the 5th time, BBMP has sent 'Nenapole' to treat the solid waste generated in the Jnanabharati campus and student hostels of Bangalore University.

Since Jnanabharati falls under the scope of 'massive waste generator', the University has been informed through notices and letters from April 2021 to comply with the 'duties of massive waste generators' and solid waste management bye-laws in government orders and circulars. Following this, BBMP has stopped collection of solid waste from Jnanabharati premises from January 2023. Therefore, waste is being set on fire in the premises of the university.

Waste is being illegally dumped and set on fire in the premises of Jnanabharati. This should be controlled' said Santosh Maruru in a letter to the Joint Commissioner of Rajarajeswarinagar Zone of BBMP.

"Jnanabharati should perform the duties of the huge waste generators. Solid waste treatment and disposal are included in the category. On February 28, BBMP sent a 5th letter to Bengaluru Chancellor saying that they should inform Santosh and BBMP who have filed a complaint.

"We will set up a waste treatment unit in Bangalore University campus," everyone including the chancellor of the university says when there is a case like a fire or a fire in waste. The local opinion is that they will be forgotten later. Recently, the State Pollution Control Board has also issued a notice to Bangalore Jnanabharati University that action should be taken within 15 days regarding waste management.

Garbage is being thrown everywhere near the student halls. Students are not aware of waste. Even professors don't care about cleanliness. They are setting fire there. The waste generated in this premises should be sorted and processed by the university itself. Not doing that either. They say someone else litters. Gowdaiah, secretary of Jnanabharati Vayuviharis Association, demanded that they should first process their garbage and set an example.

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BBMP: Khata for all Property

According to the record of Property recorded in A, B registers, approved within the period

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: 'Khata Andolana' is being organized from February 27 to bring all the Property under the jurisdiction of BBMP in the corporation records and bring them under the tax purview.

In the 'Khata Andolana', citizens will be fully informed and eligible will be given 'A' or 'B' Khata. For this, a 'help desk' is being set up in the offices of the Assistant Revenue Officers of all the zones, and the owners can apply after checking the property documents, said the Special Commissioner of BBMP Revenue Department. RL Deepak told a press conference on Friday.

2% of Stamp Duty from every Registered Deed or Rs. 500/- whichever is higher for registration in 'A' Register. (A Khata). He said that, there is no charge for entry in 'B' Register (B Khata).

The revenue officer should issue the Khata within seven days for the property with an area of 4 thousand square feet. 4001 sq.ft to 6 thousand sq.ft. property to zonal deputy commissioner with in 10 days, more than 6 thousand sq.ft have been given a deadline of 15 days to Zonal joint commissioners to provide Khata. Citizens can call 1533 or 080–2222 1188 or complain about applications at https://bbmp.gov.in/, he said.

25% more tax collection: `Last year at the end of March, ₹3 thousand crore property tax was collected. This time a record of ₹3,100 crore was collected by February 23. We thank the property tax payers of Bangalore. Deepak said that, our target of ₹4,100 crore will be collected in another month.

There is no plan to revise property tax this year. He said that in the coming years, property tax should be fixed on the basis of 'capital value'.

Around ₹150 crore more is expected to be collected through the Khata movement. Further, 24 thousand properties have been identified and 30% of the properties have been given notices for having commercial connections and paying residential property tax based on the BESCOM Bill. Due to all this, if there is accurate tax, the total property tax will increase by around ₹ 150 crore, he informed.

What is Khata?

Khata is an account of assessment of a property, recording details about your property such as

size, location, building area and so on for the purpose of payment of property tax. It is also a kind

of identification of the person who is primarily liable for payment of property taxes. However, a

Khata does not establish the ownership of the property.

Who can apply for Khata?

The citizens who own property within BBMP and do not possess any Khata (in Form A or B) can approach the jurisdictional offices of the Assistant Revenue Officer for obtaining the Khata.

Where and how to apply?

The list of these offices, together with their addresses, wards, and contact information for the assistant revenue officer.

Citizens can approach such Helpdesk (between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm of every working day) in every office of the Assistant Revenue Officer to answer all inquiries on obtaining the Khata.

Documents required for Registration of Khata in the Form-A register.

1. Revenue Pocket 

Existing and earlier Title Deeds. Order of land conversion & Conversion sketch. RTC (current). Encumbrance certificate (Form – 15) (Up to the month of application). Self-attested sketch showing the location and measurement of the property.

2. Gramthana

Existing title deed. House listing document/Form 9 issued by previous authority (Local authority). Encumbrance certificate (Form – 15) (Up to the month of application). Survey sketch provided by Tahsildar/Survey Department. Self-attested sketch showing the location and measurement of the property.

3. Allotted by BDA/KHB/Other Govt Development Authority

Allotment letter, Possession certificate issued by Govt authority. Lease cum sale deed/Sale deed. Encumbrance certificate (Form – 15) (Up to the month of application). 

4. BDA Approved Layout

Existing and earlier Title Deeds. Approved layout plan. Release order from BDA. Encumbrance certificate (Form – 15) (Up to the month of application). Self-attested sketch showing the location and measurement of the property.

5. BDA Reconveyed Area

Title deed/Reconveyed sale deed, Encumbrance certificate (Form – 15) (Up to the month of application), Self-attested sketch showing the location and measurement of the property, Improvement charges paid receipt (Optional).

The property would be listed in the Form-B register if any of the minimum needed documents are unavailable.

What are the applicable Fees?

For registering the Khata in the Form A Register.

2% of Stamp Duty from every Registered Deed or Rs. 500/- whichever is higher.

No charges for registering the Khata under the Form B Register.

Accepting or rejecting such applications.

Through this helpdesk, applications for Khata will be received, and the necessary documents will be checked against the checklist.

The applicant will receive the checklist as an acknowledgement, indicating any missing documents.

Time of Service Delivery

Up to 4,000 Sq.ft.- Revenue Officer- 7 Days

Between 4,001 to 6,000 Sq.ft.- Zonal Deputy Commissioner- 10 Days

Above 6,001 Sq.ft.- Zonal Joint Commissioner- 15 Days

BBMP Helpline

Citizens can obtain the jurisdiction, office and officer details by calling 1533 or 080-2222 1188.

The Zonal Deputy Commissioner will be Nodal Officer and can be contacted for any complaints regarding such applications.

1. East Mr. Srinivas 9480684259, 080-25595239

2. West Mr. Manjunath Swamy 9480683467, 080-23464648

3. South Mrs. Lakshmidevi R 9480683456, 080-22975731

4. Bommanahalli Mrs. Shashikala 9480684171, 080-25735608

5. Mahadevapura Mrs. Sarojadevi 9480684059, 080-28512229

6. RR Nagar Mr. Mallikarjun 9739674405, 080-28603827

7. Dasarahalli Mr. D K Babu 9480684353, 080-22975906

8. Yelahanka Mrs. Mamatha 9844629339, 080-22975935

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Encroachment of Rajakaluve: 1 year imprisonment

Encroachment of Rajakaluve: 1 year imprisonment

Bengaluru: The CMM Court has ordered that the accused who encroached Rajakaluve and built a building has been sentenced to one year imprisonment, BMTF DySP Sridhar Pujari said.

 BBMP Ward No. 96 Okalipuram, 1st Main Road, BDA Plot No: 25, Muddukrishna TL, the owner, had encroached on Raja Canal and constructed the building. The case was registered on May 30, 2014 at the BMTF police station.

 Evidence and documents were collected and a charge sheet was submitted to the CMM court against the accused. During the investigation, it was confirmed that the accused had illegally encroached on the Raj Canal and constructed the building. Thus, on February 20, the court ordered 72-year-old Muddukrishna to be sentenced to one year in prison and a fine of ₹5,000.

 Shridhara Pujari informed in the announcement that BMTF ADGP Dr. K. Ramachandra Rao congratulated police inspector Savitha and the staff who were the investigators in this case.

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ರಾಜಕಾಲುವೆ ಒತ್ತುವರಿ: ಒಂದು ವರ್ಷ ಜೈಲು ಶಿಕ್ಷೆ

BDA violating building norms: CAG report

BDA: Wasteful expenditure on the project by Kaniminike

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority, which has improperly executed the Kaniminike housing project, has wasted ₹27.24 crore without realizing the demand and without even planning a connecting road. The CAG report said that the expenditure of ₹451.53 crore has not been received.

The compliance audit report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India for the year ended March 2021 opined that the objective of providing housing to the economically backward classes has also not been met.

BDA did not conduct a demand survey at the time of determining the feasibility of the mini-housing project. Thus, even though the project is completed, only 224 flats (15 percent) out of 1500 flats have been allotted. Also, building construction by-laws of BBMP have not been followed in this project. The road in front of the multi-storey building should be 12 meters and there should be a connecting road to the residential units. However, a link road to the Mysuru main road was planned without finalisation. The report details that the road problem has been avoided till March 2022, which is the reason why the demand has fallen to a minimal extent.

That amount should be recovered from the contractor responsible for the additional cost. A complaint has been registered at the police station despite the theft of ₹91 lakh worth of materials stored in the premises. However, it is said that BDA has not taken any follow-up action regarding fixing the responsibility and recovering the loss.

The CAG report recommended that the BDA should henceforth carry out housing projects after guaranteeing the provision of infrastructure including demand survey, connectivity roads.

Improper benefit to land owners:

Disrespecting the court orders, BDA has incurred a burden of ₹29.85 crore by giving undue benefit to land owners in existing and new layouts.

Though there is 19 acres of gomala (grass land) for additional expansion of Sir M. Visvesvaraya layout, out of which eight acres of gomala has been allotted by BDA as two acres each to four persons. The order was quashed by the Special District commissioner on the ground of inadequacy and absence of necessary documents. Later, as per the orders of the High Court, the Special District commissioner conducted a detailed investigation. The BDA has given rights over the land to the owners against the orders of the courts after acquiring Gomala. Due to this, land owners had to be given plots in the ratio of 40:60. This is a burden on the BDA. The CAG report recommended that the government should identify the persons responsible for this financial burden and take action against them.

The deposit amount of ₹1.52 crore paid by the buyer during the auction of the 97th plot in Chandralayout has been refunded on the orders of the BDA Commissioner, in contempt of the legal report. The same other stores have forfeited initial deposits at the auction. Thus, the CAG report suggested to follow strict rule in deposit refund.

Additional cost: 

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has not taken measures to prevent corrosion of sewage pipes and the pipes are damaged. Additional cost of ₹40.65 crore due to provision of polymer based protective coating to pipes without taking economical measures. The CAG report said that those responsible for this should be held accountable.

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BBMP: Cancel illegal 'A' Khatha!

Khatha given beyond rules for properties, that should be in 'B' Khatha only

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

BENGALURU: The 'A' Khatha of properties acquired illegally without land conversion and without payment of any fee, including revenue tax under the jurisdiction of BBMP, will be cancelled.

The Chief Commissioner of BBMP has constituted a 'Scrutiny Committee' to review and take action on all the accounts which have been converted from 'B' Khatha to 'A' Khatha in Rajarajeshwarinagar, Bommanahalli, Dasarahalli, Mahadevpur, Yalahanka, West zone.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Metropolitan Corporation has a large coverage area, including 110 villages, and has lakhs of plots in the city in revenue and unconverted areas. BBMP or BDA has already provided infrastructure like road, sewerage to the sites in such cases. There was no opportunity for their land conversion. Land does not get Khatha for unconverted plots. All these plots are likely to be regularized under the Akrama-Sakrama scheme. However, the Supreme Court given stay to that project and it is under trial. Thus, BBMP is collecting property tax by registering the plots in 'B' registrar.

BBMP has not given any announcement or plan to convert any entries in 'B' registrar into 'A' Khatha. However, in lakhs of cases 'A' Khatha has been given. All these are illegal and BBMP has decided to cancel them all.

 In the wake of the delay in the illegal-legal scheme, many people in the BBMP area were ready to get an 'A' Khatha to get more value for the properties in the 'B' registrar and to get a loan from the bank. The officials of revenue department of BBMP have given 'A' Khatha to such plots. People have given a lot of money for this. But there is no receipt for it. Property tax is being paid as applicable to 'A' Khatha only. However, this Khatha will be cancelled.

Scrutiny Committee: 

BBMP Finance Commissioner Jairam Raipur – Chairman, Special Commissioner Revenue R.L. Deepak, Special Commissioner of Administration Harish Kumar – Member, Additional Commissioner of Finance – Member Secretary.

Strict action on staff: Jayaram Raipur

Strict action will be taken against the BBMP staff who have given 'A' Khatha for the premises which should be in 'B' registrar (B Khatha) under BBMP jurisdiction. There have been a lot of complaints about the staff of the corporation taking money and making 'A' Khatha. Neither the fee to the government nor the development fee to BDA-BBMP has been paid. There is no chance for this at present. 'B' should be with the registrar. An 'A' Khatha is given to such plots. An investigation will be conducted in a month and strict action will be taken against all the staff who are responsible," said Jairam Raipur, chairman of the review committee, who is also the special commissioner of the BBMP finance department.

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Congress and JDS are fighting in a constituency where BJP is strong

Congress and JDS are fighting in a constituency where BJP is strong

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: After the formation of the C.V.Raman Nagar Assembly Constituency, it has been winning and strong constituency for BJP. S. Raghu has won a hat trick, has immense hold on the constituency as he is very close to the people. Congress is gearing up again to resist the BJP, which has been increasing its vote share from term to term. JDS is looking for a candidate.

C.V.Ramannagar Constituency is like a 'mini India' including people from all parts of the country. People from all states are here as there are offices related to defense sector, air force. It also has the coverage of prestigious Indira Nagar including New Thippsandra, Old Madras Road, Visvesvaraya Metro Station.

C.V.Ramannagar was formed as a new Assembly Constituency by combining the areas of Bharatinagar and Varthur Assembly Constituencies. C.V.Ramannagar is SC reserved constituency where BJP is deeply entrenched. It has increased by more than five thousand votes per term in the last three elections. Congress and JD(S) have tried hard to stop Raghu's influence in the last three times but failed. In 2008, Congress's K.C. Vijayakumar, P. in 2013. Ramesh, Sampath Raj lost in 2018. P. Ramesh came to JDS in 2018 and was able to bring more votes to the party than before. Former mayors Vijayakumar and Sampathraj contested from Congress and fought hard.

Hospitals and educational institutions have increased in this area and the government and corporation system is also becoming high-tech in this area. The citizens had a lot of trouble when the CMH road and 100 feet road of Indira Nagar became concrete roads. Politically, BJP's corporators were more in 6 wards. There is still an expectation of sophisticated systems in terms of development for the prestigious sector.

S. Raghu who has won three times. He is going to be the BJP candidate and has already started campaigning ahead of the development works of the previous periods. There are meetings with people every day. On the other hand, the fact that the ticket is final makes it difficult for the opposition parties to conduct activities.

This time Congress has decided to put more effort and 8 aspirants have applied. Some were dropped in the screening committee rounds and now S. Anandkumar, R. Sampathraj, V. Shankar is in the final stage. The selection of candidate in JDS is not finalised.

 Details of Election Votes

 Parties;      2018;     2013;     2008

 BJP;            58,792;  53,284;  47,369

 Congress; 46,593;  44,908;  30,714

 JDS;            20,463;     3,169;    8,711

 Details of current voters

 Males; 1,38,654

 Women; 1,24,595

 Gender minorities; 118

 Total; 2,63,367

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BDA Villa: Ready in April

Flats for economically backward people under 'Puneeth Rajkumar Housing Complex Scheme'

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: Bengaluru Development Authority's state-of-the-art villa project has reached its final stage. BDA has made urgent preparations to sell the initial phase villas under 'Puneeth Rajkumar Housing Complex project' from April.

BDA started this project in 2017 to provide more opportunity to common people to buy villas after 452 villas built in Alur were sold. Now the construction of these villas has reached the final stage and it will take at least another six months to complete all aspects of the project. However, 100 villas in the first phase are planned to be sold online in April.

322 villas of 4 BHK and 3 BHK are being constructed in an area of ​​27 acres at Hunnigere, Dasanpur Hobli. The residential complex located between Tumkur Road and Magadi Road can also be reached via Kadbagere, Baiyandahalli, Kittanahalli. This is the first BDA project to be built entirely in teak, including doors and stairs, providing all modern facilities. There is an indoor parking space for two cars and an electric charging point is also available.

Villas are designed on the ground floor and first floor. Hombale Construction and Estates is implementing the project at a cost of ₹271 crore. 27 small gardens and a huge garden is being constructed at the bottom of the high tension line. Large trees have already been planted outside and inside the compound. There is a space of 10 feet between the villas and the plants are the walls. Although the construction of most of the villas has been completed, the road work is yet to be done.

What are the facilities?

40 thousand square feet clubhouse with swimming pools. The inner roads are being built on interlocking pavers. Arrangements are made for rain water harvesting from every road and tube wells are refilled. There are 10 borewells and separate pipeline to provide water from rain water harvesting system. There is also an STP that treats 600 kiloliters daily, and that water is supplied to the gardens. There is a solar power generation system in many areas including on top of the villas and the excess power is fed to Bescon through the grid. There is generator facility and 24 hours electricity system is provided. BDA officials informed that there will be basketball, cricket, children's playground and shops.

The villas are planned to be priced from ₹80 lakh to ₹1.10 crore and can be purchased online on a 'first-come, first-served' basis. Officials said the target is to sell around 100 villas by the end of April.

322: Total Villa

170: 4BHK (35ftx50ft)

31: 3BHK (35ftx50ft)

121: 4BHK (30ftx50ft)

320: 1BHK EWS Flat

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BDA- Puneeth Rajkumar Housing Complex Project

• Agency: M/S. Hombale Constructions and Estates Pvt Ltd

• Total Area- 26Acres, 20 Gunta
  

• 170 NOS 4BHK VILLAS( 35’ X 50’)

• 31 NOS 3BHK VILLAS (35’ X 50’)

• 121 NOS 3BHK VILLAS (30’ X 40’)

• 320 NOS 1BHK EWS HOUSE- (G+3 Floors)

• Club House -33,388SFT with swimming pool

• 2.1 M Height Compound wall with 0.6 M barbed wire fencing above

• Internal roads of interlocking pavers with one side R.C.C. drains & R.C.C. service ducts on the other side.

• Peripheral Roads wide bituminous road Interlocking Pavers with both side drains with rain water harvesting

• Balance area is Landscape area

• Outdoor Games-Basketball, Cricket and Children Play area

• STP – 600 KLD

• OHT - 150000 litr for fresh water and 100000.00 litr(1.50lakhs+1lakhs)

• SUMP - 150000 litr for fresh water and 50000.00 litr(1.50lakhs+0.50lakhs)

• Bore wells - 10Nos of Bore wells with required capacity pumps, starter, pipeline etc, 10 No. of Bore well for roof top Rain water charging Bores with pipe line network for recharging roof top rain water

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• Total Area of Land (Sq Mtr)	101845.21 Sq.m.
  Total Covered Area (Sq Mtr)	28982.36 Sq.m.
  Total Open Area (Sq Mtr)	72862.85 Sq.m.
  Maintenance period	2 years from the date of completion
  No Of Open Parking	192
  Area of Open Parking (Sq Mtr)	2640 Sq.m.
  No Of Covered Parking	408
  Area of Covered Parking (Sq Mtr)	5827.75 Sq.m.