Jayanagar assembly constituency

 BJP is trying to regain control

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

20 January 2023

Vijayakumar's personal charisma led the BJP to win twice in the Jayanagar Assembly Constituency. Vijayakumar, who was confident of achieving a hat-trick, died after becoming a candidate in the last election. The election was postponed for a month.

Ramalinga Reddy's daughter Soumya Reddy had won the elections held after the formation of the Congress-JDS coalition government. BJP, which had given ticket to Vijayakumar's brother Prahlad, the dream of winning by getting sympathy votes remained the same. 2 So this time again BJP is trying hard to take the constituency under its wing. Ticket aspirants have also increased.

Although Jayanagar, which includes prestigious layouts, is quite advanced in terms of development, there are no less small gaps. There are problems like roads, potholes and drains. Waste management issues come up frequently. There are important cases like Rajkaluve encroachment. This is the constituency where BJP's corporators are the most. Thus, it is estimated that this time's assembly constituency election competition will be different.

There is a possibility that Congress will give ticket to Soumya Reddy again. JDS withdrew from the contest last time as there was a coalition government. Ramalingareddy worked full-time in the field on behalf of his daughter. This time the picture will change. Both constituencies will have to be looked after by Ramalingareddy himself.

BJP, which had lost by a margin of about two thousand votes last time, has tried hard to regain the constituency this time. Those who were corporators are now at the forefront. They are ready to contest the Congress which won last time with the overall efforts of father and daughter.

Even when Vijayakumar contested the election, it was the corporators who managed the election. In it, C.K. Ramamurthy is in front, he is a ticket aspirant with the support of the community along with the work he has done as a corporator, the development work done by his wife as a corporator and the support of two other corporators. N.R. Ramesh is campaigning through his struggles and he has kept the Jayanagar constituency as his first choice. S.K. Nataraj, who had developed an image as a mayor, was a BJP ticket aspirant in 2008. He was also a rebel candidate without getting a ticket. As per the promise, he got back the nomination paper that day. He is now a strong aspirant.

Ravikrishnareddy contested as an independent candidate last time and got the third highest number of votes (1,861). Kalegowda of the JDS had withdrawn from the fray last time on the instructions of the coalition government.

 Sitting MLA: Soumya Reddy (Congress)

 2018 election

 1; Congress; 53,411

 2; BJP; 51,568

 3; Independent; 1,861

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 2013 election

 1; BJP; 43,895

 2; Congress; 31,642

 3;JDS;12,074

 –––––

 2008 election

 1; BJP; 43,164

 2;JDS;20,570

 3; Congress; 11,882

 ––––––

 Details of current voters

 Males; 1,01,537

 Females; 1,00,073

 Gender minorities; 15

 Total; 2,01,625

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BbMp: Negligence of Qualified Contractor: Complaint

Amruta Urban Development Project: ₹90 crore package in Dasarahalli

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: A complaint has been submitted to the Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department that there was an irregularity in sanctioning tenders for the Chief Minister's Amrita Amruth Nagarothana Project in Dasarahalli Assembly Constituency and qualified contractors were neglected.

Tenders were invited on July 11, 2022 in 6 packages (KW-4) under Amruth Nagarothana Yojana in Dasarahalli Assembly Constituency for ₹90 crore grant works. Eight contractors participated in this tender. Documents were also submitted in e-procurement. Checked the technical aspects on October 17. In a meeting presided over by the Chief Commissioner on October 29, the tender process was cancelled and a re-tender was decided.

Eligible contractors have submitted appeals through e-procurement as to why they have been neglected and the tender has been cancelled. But they did not get an answer. Re-tender was called on November 8 and seven contractors participated. In a meeting chaired by the Chief Commissioner on December 29, two packages each were sanctioned to two contractors and the other two to two.

The rejected contractor, MSV Constructions, filed an appeal through e-procurement. However, no information has been given so far. Also, three contractors awarded tenders for 6 packages do not meet the criteria. Bid capacity is not calculated under the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act (KTPP). Advocate K.N.Pradeep Kumar filed a complaint along with the document said on behalf of the contractor that, Umesh, Siddegowda and Benaka developers have been facilitated in violation of all norms without obtaining technical evaluation which is compared year by year in the work confirmation letter. 

Dasarahalli Zone Executive Engineer M.T. Balaji and Chief Engineer R. Ranganath has wrongly submitted the file to the Principal Engineer and Chief Engineer that he has fulfilled the criteria to favor his acquaintances. Therefore, the tender order should be completely cancelled.

Executive Engineer M.T. Balaji responded, 'When this tender was invited for the first time, some were transferred by the Chief Commissioner because the evaluation was not correct. Therefore, the tender was called for the second time and everything has been fixed,' he said. Chief Engineer R. Ranganath did not respond when contacted about this.

 'Illegal everywhere'

``In the Chief Minister's Amruta Nagarothana Project, a grant of ₹6,000 crore has been given, in which tenders have been invited at the executive engineer level, sector-wise. Qualified contractors are neglected to enable their acquaintances. Standards are not followed. The tender was sanctioned under cover of this by the Chief Commissioner. This kind of illegality has arisen not only in Dasarahalli Assembly Constituency, but in all constituencies. A complaint has been filed to conduct a comprehensive investigation and take action in this regard," said advocate K.N. Pradeep Kumar.

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Padmanabhanagar Assembly Constituency

Congress resistance to the title of MLA to Ashoka for the fourth time

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: Three times after the formation of Padmanabhanagar Assembly Constituency, R. Ashoka is a 'hat-trick' MLA and has handled many portfolios in the government including the current revenue department. Although Congress and JDS are giving him competition, they have not been able to defeat him. This time, Congress is going to give a competition beyond all that.

When it comes to development, the work to be done under the purview of BBMP is in the era of dynamic corporators. However, graveyards, playgrounds, schools-colleges are not as per requirement in Padmanabhanagar constituency. Although the drinking water plants are on the Raj canals, they are not functioning. BGP leaders from this constituency held many positions including BBMP member, ruling party leader, standing committee chairman. Then the development works of the respective wards took place. However, there is only one BBMP school in this area where slums and poor people are the most. Many demands for the establishment of schools and colleges have not been met at the level of legislators. Lack of infrastructure is evident.

R. Ashoka from BJP this time too is likely to be the candidate. If there is any change in the mind of leaders of Delhi, the former corporators of this field are ready to enter the fray. In this L. Srinivas, A.H. Basavaraju is in the forefront. N.R. Ramesh is also an aspirant.

A local, contractor Raghunath Naidu is a strong aspirant in the Congress this time. Having set up the party's main office in Padmanabhanagar constituency for a couple of years, he was at the forefront of many protests including Mekedatu, Bharat Jodo Padayatra. He is the backbone for the protests, fights of KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, Ramalingareddy and they are hoping to get the ticket this time and attract the core votes of the Congress, including the Naidu community. Apart from him, former Mayor Venkatesh Murthy has joined the Congress and is seeking the support of the voters who came with him as a corporator including the community vote. Gurappa Naidu, who lost in 2008 and withdrew at the last moment despite getting B Form last time, and Sanjay Gowda, who is currently campaigning, are also interested in contesting. JD(S), which always nominates its candidate at the last moment, has not made any preparations this time either.

 Sitting MLA: R. Ashoka (BJP)

 2018 election

 1; BJP; 77,868

 2;JDS;45,702

 3; Congress; 33,400

 –––––

 2013 election

 1; BJP; 53,563

 2; Congress; 33,503

 3;JDS;26,183

 –––––

 2008 election

 1; BJP; 61,561

 2;JDS;30,285

 3; Congress; 22,158

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 Details of current voters

 Men; 1,37,250

 Women; 1,32,030

 Gender minorities; 17

 Total; 2,69,297

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Cancellation of job code worth of ₹8 thousand crore

More than 40 thousand job code not tendered in BBMP dismissed

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

15 January 2023

Bengaluru: More than 40 thousand job codes that were not tendered in BBMP have been canceled and misappropriation of ₹7,931 crore has been prevented.

During the period of 11 years, job codes were given according to the BBMP budget for various works including roads and sewers. These job codes remain with BBMP officers, ex-corporators. Using it to their advantage, they would call for tenders.

Some have made money by selling these job codes to others. Often tenders were called using these job codes. But now, the job codes of all works issued from 2010 to 2021 have been canceled in IFMS software. During this period 960 works have been called for tender and the work has been completed and approval has been given.

BBMP Finance Department Special Commissioner Jayaram Raipur reviewed all the job codes issued since 2010 and canceled 45,781 job codes.

In 2011, when a scam worth ₹1539 crore was exposed in Gandhinagar, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Malleswara divisions, where work code and fake bills were issued for unworked works, then Commissioner Siddaiah decided to hand over the case to CID. Then he was transferred.

Job code in the budget.

Till 2021, job codes were given for the works included in the BBMP budget. They used to give it in the form of stamp paper. Some kept these to themselves. According to their requirement, tenders were called and the work was done. There was no maximum duration for these job codes. Tenders could still be called. We should have released the money if everyone signed that the work was done. All works are going on from April 2021 through e-Procure. Job code is now given after tendering. Thus all previous job codes were checked. The job code for all works except individual house construction works has been abolished. We are not able to pay for those works. Thus, about ₹8 thousand crores of money that could have come for the bill in the future has been saved," said Jayaram Raipur, Special Commissioner of BBMP Finance Department.

Details of cancellation of mandate

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Apartment: Problem with EV 'charging point'

Facility not in BBMP Bylaws; Electric Vehicle Owners in trouble

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

14 January 2023

BENGALURU: Electric vehicles (EVs), which are increasingly being produced and sold because they are less polluting and more economical, have become a problem for some apartments. Flat owners are not getting permission to set up a separate 'charging point'.

Flat owners are planning to set up a charging point in the parking area for EV charging. The vehicle company adopts it. But, they need a No Objection certificate (NOC) from the association. Some Associates refused to issue this NOC. This is not allowed in the building bylaws either. Therefore, some flat owners have written to the Energy Department, Bescom and requested them to take action.

The Additional Secretary of the Energy Department, who has considered the requests, said that there is a problem in installing electric vehicle charging points in private complexes. The building construction by-law needs to be amended. She sent a note on December 26 saying that the urban development department should check this.

I requested for installation of charging facility plug from the meter in our flat in the apartment. However, the association has not given permission. They say that the entire parking area will be damaged,' complained Ranjan.

If four vehicles are allowed to have separate charging facilities in the parking area, the ground will be damaged. There are wires everywhere. It also becomes a problem from the point of view of safety,' said Srinivas of an apartment residents' association.

Parking area in apartments is a 'common floor utility' space and if 'charging point' is allowed in this area, it all becomes commercial. Accordingly, electricity tariff has to be paid to Bescom. It is the argument of Apartment Residents Associations that it will be a burden on everyone else with the benefit of four or five vehicles.

Use of Kiosks is better...

Kiosks installed by private organizations free of cost for charging electric vehicles in apartments are good. All managed by the organization, vehicle charging can be done in prepaid facility through QR code. It also happens quickly. Credai-Bangalore President Bhaskar T Nagendrappa said that no one will be bothered by this.

New bylaw ready..

The Building Construction By-laws (Bylaws) were framed in 2003 under BBMP. These were revised and many new rules were framed and a 'New Bylaw' was prepared. The draft bylaw has been sent to the Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) for approval. It will be implemented as soon as it is approved. Girish, Additional Director, Urban Planning Department, BBMP, said once new bylaw comes into force there will be no problem in installing the charging facility.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Building (ECEB) clause has been included in building plan approval since six months. Provision should be made for charging points in such buildings. But this does not apply to buildings whose plans have been obtained six months back. He informed that after the new bye-law comes, rules will have to be made to apply it to the old buildings as well.

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BTM Layout Assembly Constituency

BJP is thinking to stop the Congress race

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

13 January 2023

Congress leader Ramalingareddy has been victorious here since the year the BTM Layout assembly constituency was formed. Ramalingareddy, who has won seven times from the Jayanagar constituency, has achieved a hat-trick in the BTM layout. BJP is thinking of a new way to stop his run. If it is not possible locally, a plan is being formed to bring leaders from outside and station them here.

Ramalingareddy, a four-time constituency in Jayanagar, came to the newly formed BTM layout constituency after redistricting in 2008. Since then, this constituency has been under the wing of the Congress. Constituency MLA Ramalingareddy has also worked in the constituency as a minister. Development works, his nature of mixing with people is good for everyone. However, due to the increase in slums, there are more areas that need to be developed. There are allegations of lack of development of slums and no permanent action to alleviate traffic congestion.

This time too there is a possibility that Ramalingareddy will be the Congress candidate from the Congress. Apart from them, no one else is an aspirant here. Ramalingareddy faced a lot of competition in 2008. The victory in 2013 was easy. However, the votes obtained last time also decreased and the competition increased. BJP's Lallesh Reddy resisted.

Anil Shetty, Sridhar Reddy, Jayadev of Yuva Morcha are aspirants in BJP. But they are looking for a candidate who will give back the contest given by Prasad Reddy in 2008. Last time too, BJP got 46 thousand votes but lost by 20 thousand. Thus, BJP intends to field a strong contender. KR to attract votes of Reddy community. Nandish Reddy, who has ceded the constituency to Basavaraju in Pura, is preparing to field this time in the BTM layout.

Details of current voters

 Males; 1,38,299

 Females; 1,26,212

 Gender minorities; 42

 Total; 2,64,553

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Unsafe construction: cracked, leaning houses

Marutisevanagara

Damage to neighboring houses of apartment in Marutiseva Nagar: BBMP negligence

Kere Manjunath, ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

12 January 2023

Bengaluru: In Marutiseva Nagar near Banasawadi, four houses adjacent to 'Ambience Downtown' have cracked and collapsed as the foundation was dug without following the overall safety measures.

Due to lack of safety measures in the construction of the apartment, the adjacent buildings are cracked and if there is a collapse, there is a possibility of damage. Therefore, the BBMP has issued a notice to the owners of four houses on December 6 saying that they should move out of this building. However, even after that, the construction work was carried out by the apartment owners in a natural way, and the buildings were cracked and leaning on one side.

'Ambience Downtown has not followed any safety measures to construct a residential complex on Visveswaraiah Street, Banasawadi Main Road, Maruti Sevanagar. The foundation of this building is excavated far below the foundation level of the rear and adjacent buildings, excavated to the edge of the site. Therefore, the adjacent buildings have cracked," said the Assistant Executive Engineer of Marutisevanagar sub-division of BBMP in the notice given by him.

Apart from telling the residents of the houses to leave, the apartment builders have not made any safety measures. They threw us out of the house. No matter how many requests we made to the BBMP engineers to provide us with a solution, they are not responding. P. Rajasekhar, the owner of the 10th property, who received the house shifting notice, complained that although the Additional Director of the Urban Planning Department appealed to the Chief Commissioner on January 6, no action was taken. Radhabai and Parashuram are living elsewhere from the cracked house.

AEE, EE of BBMP Marutisevanagar sub-division, who have vacated the house after giving a notice, did not comment on the building.

Leaning daily...

BBMP has said in the notice that no safety measures have been taken. However, no action has been taken. The buildings of the houses are about 5.5 cm. More and more every day and fear of falling at any occasion. Take action about this first, because both the apartment owners and the BBMP are not listening," said Srikanth S. Channal, president of the Bangalore Center of the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) complained.

Notice has been issued...

The 'Ambience Downtown' apartments have been instructed to construct a retaining wall and repair the damage to neighboring buildings. We have also warned of legal action if the instruction is not followed. There is no information about the buildings. The local engineer, urban planning officials will be informed and action will be taken," said Girish, Additional Director, Urban Planning Department, BBMP.

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https://www.prajavani.net/district/bengaluru-city/construction-without-safety-and-cracked-leaning-houses-1005239.html