Bengaluru: BBMP identifies 200 unauthorised buildings using new app
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru: BBMP identifies 200 unauthorised buildings using new app

The Hindu  

A survey by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has identified about 200 unauthorised buildings in the city. Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath said the Revenue Department of the BBMP has developed an app to conduct the survey, which helps identify violations. Mr. Giri Nath said in the Mahadevapura zone, 65 unauthorised buildings were identified, and in west zone 27. Another senior revenue official said the app should be upgraded with additional features to identify the extent of violation in the building to help take decision on regularisation of some violations if the deviation is less.

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Bengaluru property owners owe civic body BBMP ₹390 crore in unpaid taxes
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4 days, 8 hours ago

Bengaluru property owners owe civic body BBMP ₹390 crore in unpaid taxes

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's 3.49 lakh property owners, out of a total of 20.5 lakh, have not paid their property taxes to the municipal corporation Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and owe ₹390 crore to BBMP. Bengaluru's 3.49 lakh property owners, out of a total of 20.5 lakh, have not paid their property taxes to the municipal corporation Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and owe …

BBMP to deploy AI to detect illegal constructions
6 days, 1 hour ago

BBMP to deploy AI to detect illegal constructions

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that Artificial Intelligence technology will be deployed to identify illegal constructions in Bengaluru. Additionally, the government is set to provide free property records at residents’ doorsteps and distribute pushcarts to street vendors. Speaking to the press after a meeting with city MLAs regarding the 2025-26 BBMP budget on Monday, Mr. …

No need to visit BBMP offices: Homeowners can now receive final e-khata within 48 hours of submitting the application
6 days, 9 hours ago

No need to visit BBMP offices: Homeowners can now receive final e-khata within 48 hours of submitting the application

Hindustan Times  

Homeowners no longer need to visit the Bengaluru municipal corporation offices to obtain the e-khata, an electronic version of the traditional khata certificate, a digital record that validates the ownership details of a property in Karnataka. The final e-khata will be issued within two days of the application submission, as per a statement from Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Special Commissioner …

Bengaluru civic body cracks down on 1.73 lakh chronic property tax defaulters owing ₹390 crore, vows strict action
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6 days, 10 hours ago

Bengaluru civic body cracks down on 1.73 lakh chronic property tax defaulters owing ₹390 crore, vows strict action

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s civic body, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, has intensified its efforts to recover pending property tax dues, targeting 1.73 lakh chronic defaulters who collectively owe ₹390 crore. Representational Image According to Munish Moudgil, BBMP’s Special Commissioner, a total of 3.49 lakh property owners have failed to pay their dues out of the 20.5 lakh registered taxpayers in the city. …

Bengaluru civic body to bring private agencies for parking fee collection on 14 city roads: Report
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bengaluru civic body to bring private agencies for parking fee collection on 14 city roads: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is set to bring in private agencies to manage parking fee collection on 14 key roads in the city's core areas, reported Deccan Herald. Bengaluru's BBMP to hire private agencies for collecting parking fee According to the report, the move comes after the BBMP faced criticism for its recent decision to directly appoint individuals to …

Legislature panel recommends splitting BBMP into 7 corporations Bengaluru
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Legislature panel recommends splitting BBMP into 7 corporations Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The Karnataka legislature joint review committee, headed by Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad, on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, has recommended splitting the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike into seven corporations in the Greater Bengaluru Area. Mr Arshad, who tabled the report in the legislative Assembly on March 5, said that the revenue generated from the area for the local administration …

Activists, residents criticise BBMP Chief Commissioner for inaction on illegal construction
1 month ago

Activists, residents criticise BBMP Chief Commissioner for inaction on illegal construction

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Civic activists and residents have criticised Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath for his alleged inaction against developers constructing illegal buildings across Bengaluru. Residents of SS Layout in Seegehalli of Basavanapura Ward in KR Puram, allege that the Chief Commissioner delayed hearings for 106 days, postponing them at least four times, which ultimately enabled Naidu to complete …

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill pitches for five smaller corporations: Chairman Rizwan Arshad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill pitches for five smaller corporations: Chairman Rizwan Arshad

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: For the development and smooth administration of Silicon City Bengaluru, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike should be divided into five smaller corporations, said Greater Bengaluru Governance Committee Karnataka Chairman Rizwan Arshad Chairman Arshad on Monday inaugurated a programme to receive suggestions and opinions from the public on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill in the eastern zone under the BBMP …

BBMP sealing of illegal buildings mere publicity stunt, alleges complainant
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BBMP sealing of illegal buildings mere publicity stunt, alleges complainant

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s recent act of sealing unauthorised constructions has come under scrutiny after a complainant alleged it was a mere publicity stunt for media coverage. Annishyam a retired KRSP Sub-Inspector from Sanjay Nagar in Hebbal in East Zone said, “I filed a complaint when Manju Gowda, a liaison officer at Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi started his …

BBMP issues 618 final e-khata at mela in two days
1 month, 4 weeks ago

BBMP issues 618 final e-khata at mela in two days

The Hindu  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike issued 618 final e-khatas in two days to property owners who participated in the e-khata mela in three zones in the city. Around 550 property owners participated, and 313 received their final e-khata certificates on the spot. In the West Zone’s Gandhinagar sub-division, the event at Prestige West Woods, Gopalapura, facilitated the downloading of 45 …

Bengaluru real estate: This is what homeowners who do not have a manual ‘khata’ should do to generate one online
2 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru real estate: This is what homeowners who do not have a manual ‘khata’ should do to generate one online

Hindustan Times  

To streamline the property registration process for almost five lakh units, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has introduced an online e-khata system. This means that property owners without a ‘khata’ can now generate one online by accessing the official portal and without visiting the municipal corporation office premises. To streamline the property registration process for almost five lakh units, the …

In 107 days, BBMP issues 1.25 lakh final e-khatas in Bengaluru
2 months, 2 weeks ago

In 107 days, BBMP issues 1.25 lakh final e-khatas in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

In about 107 days, since the rollout of the faceless, contactless and online e-khata issuance system, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has issued 1.25 lakh final e-khata to the property owners. “Till January 15, we have issued 1.25 lakh final e-khata and more than 12 lakh drafts have been downloaded. We are encouraging more property owners to download drafts and …

Bengaluru survey finds 66% of under-construction buildings missing required approvals: Report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru survey finds 66% of under-construction buildings missing required approvals: Report

Hindustan Times  

A recent survey by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike reveals that two out of three under-construction buildings in Bengaluru lack statutory municipal plan approvals. Out of the 2,419 buildings surveyed, only 835 had obtained BBMP’s approval, while 1,584 buildings were being constructed without any plan approvals, the report added. There are around 6 lakh ‘B’ khata properties in Bengaluru, and …

Bengaluru’s illegal buildings face power cuts as BESCOM cracks down: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s illegal buildings face power cuts as BESCOM cracks down: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to tackle the growing menace of unauthorized constructions in Bengaluru, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company has decided to cut electricity connections to properties that violate building regulations. In November 2024, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike revealed around 200 unauthorized buildings across the city. According to a Deccan Herald report, this action will be implemented only upon formal …

BBMP fails to collect fines worth ₹145 crore from unauthorised road digging
3 months, 1 week ago

BBMP fails to collect fines worth ₹145 crore from unauthorised road digging

The Hindu  

As many as 1,175 unauthorised road-digging incidents were reported between 2015 and 2021, involving government agencies too. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has failed to collect fines and fees totalling ₹145 crore for these violations. The committee criticised BBMP for its delayed approval process, saying it indirectly encouraging unauthorised road digging. Fine of ₹25 lakh per case According to the …

BBMP to digitise individual property records on priority
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BBMP to digitise individual property records on priority

The Hindu  

In a move that would facilitate property owners in Bengaluru who need to register but whose property records have not yet been digitised, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike will digitise individual property records on priority if they contact the Assistant Revenue Officer. Mr. Moudgil said as the BBMP is still in the process of digitisation of these property records, but …

Bengaluru resident gets BBMP to fix a drainage issue in just one day. Here's how he did it
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru resident gets BBMP to fix a drainage issue in just one day. Here's how he did it

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru resident living in Malleshwaram successfully resolved a foul-smelling drainage issue within a day after raising a complaint with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. The resident also discovered that BBMP has an app that can make the process even easier for future complaints. Here’s what he did The resident shared on Reddit that he visited the BBMP website and …

BBMP App Identifies 200 Illegal Structures in Bengaluru City
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BBMP App Identifies 200 Illegal Structures in Bengaluru City

Hindustan Times  

BBMP identifies 200 illegal structures across the city through an app, aiming to enhance safety and prevent accidents. The app allows officials to cross-check building plans against approved designs and identify discrepancies, revealing unauthorized constructions. The survey is ongoing, with data from various zones being processed and the total number of illegal structures expected to exceed 200.

Bengaluru real estate: Over 2.64 lakh property owners in the IT capital yet to pay taxes, BBMP data shows
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru real estate: Over 2.64 lakh property owners in the IT capital yet to pay taxes, BBMP data shows

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru civic agency, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, has released a list stating that there are a total of 2,64,228 defaulters across eight zones in the city who are yet to pay property taxes. Over 2.64 lakh property owners in Bengaluru are yet to pay taxes, BBMP data shows Furthermore, it shows that of the 3,95,253 property tax defaulters identified …

BBMP chief directs officials to identify and remove encroachments
8 months ago

BBMP chief directs officials to identify and remove encroachments

The Hindu  

Bengaluru The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Chief Commissioner, Tushar Giri Nath, has instructed the officials to identify and clear encroachments of stormwater drains and lakes in coordination with the land records and revenue departments. Addressing a meeting held on Wednesday at the BBMP office with officials from various departments regarding the removal of encroachments on stormwater drains and lakes, he …

BBMP seals post office, BoB branch on MG Road for not paying rent
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BBMP seals post office, BoB branch on MG Road for not paying rent

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike estate department sealed the office of the Bank of Baroda and Post Office, located on the ground floor of the Public Utility Building also known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose building, on MG Road. Palike officials included the revised rentals, tax and interest and the total payable amount comes up to Rs 17.56 crores. …

Bengaluru civic body BBMP to fine properties over cleanliness amid surge in dengue: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru civic body BBMP to fine properties over cleanliness amid surge in dengue: Report

Hindustan Times  

Due to a sharp increase in dengue cases, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the civic and administrative body of Bengaluru city, is considering imposing fines on property owners who neglect cleanliness on their premises. Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao instructed all district deputy commissioners to initiate a comprehensive door-to-door campaign aimed at raising awareness about dengue across the state. …

BBMP to regulate unlicenced businesses in Bengaluru as citizens flag problems
9 months ago

BBMP to regulate unlicenced businesses in Bengaluru as citizens flag problems

The Hindu  

Recently, residents of Indiranagar filed a Right to Information query to find out the number of trade licences that were issued by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in the Hoysala Nagar ward for the year 2023-24. Trade licences issued and renewed from 2022 – 23 till June 2024 Year New licence Renewed licence Total 2022 - 23 12,848 30,059 42,907 …

All 8 BBMP zones to get disaster management teams
10 months, 2 weeks ago

All 8 BBMP zones to get disaster management teams

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In a bid to avert any rain-related damage, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Chief Commissioner Tushar Girianth on Monday said that ‘Disaster Management Teams’ will be deployed at the Sub-Divisional level of all eight BBMP zones. Addressing the media after chairing a meeting on measures to be taken for disaster management in the city, Girinath said, “The rainy season has …

Techie in Bengaluru takes on illegal construction head-on, gets it sealed
1 year ago

Techie in Bengaluru takes on illegal construction head-on, gets it sealed

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: At a time when illegal constructions are rampant in the IT belt, a startup founder has not only complained to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to take cognisance of an illegal construction, but also approached the Karnataka High Court to stop it and got the building sealed. The BBMP Joint Commissioner, Assistant Director of Town Planning, and police stopped …

BBMP unveils ₹12,371 cr budget, ‘Brand Bengaluru’ gets lion’s share
1 year, 1 month ago

BBMP unveils ₹12,371 cr budget, ‘Brand Bengaluru’ gets lion’s share

Hindustan Times  

The civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on Thursday unveiled a ₹12,371.63 crore budget for the financial year 2024-25, of which a lion’s share of ₹1,580 crore was allotted to enhance ‘Brand Bengaluru’. The BBMP’s budget presentation, which marks the fourth consecutive year without an elected council, was helmed by special commissioner Shivanand H Kalakeri. The surplus budget will be …

BBMP to Seal or Suspend 3044 Establishments for Violating Kannada Name Board Directive
1 year, 1 month ago

BBMP to Seal or Suspend 3044 Establishments for Violating Kannada Name Board Directive

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: As deadline ends for the installation of name boards with 60 percent in Kannada in upper half, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has identified as many as 3044 commercial establishments which have failed to stick to the implementation the direction issued to them through a circular. Of the 55, 187 commercial establishments/firms under BBMP limits, 52, 134 have installed name …

Karnataka High Court issues guidelines to BBMP to prevent construction of buildings without approval or in deviation of sanctioned plan
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka High Court issues guidelines to BBMP to prevent construction of buildings without approval or in deviation of sanctioned plan

The Hindu  

Issuing guidelines to prevent the construction of buildings either without an approved plan or deviating from the sanctioned plan, the High Court of Karnataka has directed that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike should mandate that the owners/architects/supervisors of the buildings file affidavits at various stages of construction to declare/certify that structures are constructed as per the sanctioned plan. Before the …

60% Kannada rule: BBMP issues notices to more than 34,000 shops in Bengaluru
1 year, 2 months ago

60% Kannada rule: BBMP issues notices to more than 34,000 shops in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has started issuing notices to commercial establishments in the city that have yet to comply with the ‘60% Kannada’ rule on name boards. 60% Kannada rule: BBMP issues notices to more than 34,000 shops in Bengaluru According to local media reports, BBMP sent more than 6,000 notices to shops in Bengaluru’s Bommanahalli area alone and …

In Bengaluru, BBMP orders shut down of 12 buildings, sends notices to 86
1 year, 5 months ago

In Bengaluru, BBMP orders shut down of 12 buildings, sends notices to 86

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: In the aftermath of the Mudpipe Cafe fire incident, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has ordered an immediate closure of 12 establishments, such as pubs, bars, restaurants and hookah bars, and issued notices to 86 others for violations related to licensing regulations and other lapses, officials familiar with the matter said on Saturday. HT Image The development comes after …

BBMP sets 102-day timeline to demolish illegal buildings in Bengaluru
1 year, 7 months ago

BBMP sets 102-day timeline to demolish illegal buildings in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has set a timeline of 102 days to demolish buildings, which are either unauthorised or are being constructed violating approved buildings plans. The Chief Commissioner constituted zonal task force teams to assess, coordinate and implement the order. How task force will work These task forces have to convene meetings every month …

TH Impact | BBMP finally launches ‘Fix My Street’ app to report potholes on Bengaluru roads
2 years, 2 months ago

TH Impact | BBMP finally launches ‘Fix My Street’ app to report potholes on Bengaluru roads

The Hindu  

Having missed the January 1 launch deadline, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike finally unveiled the ‘FixMyStreet’ mobile application on January 7, 2023, for the public to report potholes on the city streets. In December 2022, BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath had announced that the ‘FixMyStreet’ mobile application would be launched on January 1 where people can file reports about …

After data theft case, Bengaluru's civic body conducts new door-to-door survey: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

After data theft case, Bengaluru's civic body conducts new door-to-door survey: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the city's civic body, has started a new door-to-door campaign to maximise voter turnout in the Karnata assembly election to be held next year. READ | Bengaluru NGO accused of stealing voters info, BBMP cancels permissions The fresh survey to be conducted by the BBMP aims to ensure maximum voter turnout, the Deccan Herald reported. …

BBMP starts demolition drive in Mahadevapura
2 years, 6 months ago

BBMP starts demolition drive in Mahadevapura

Hindustan Times  

Civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on Monday started a demolition drive within days of the havoc caused by rains-triggered floods in the city. He said, “According to protocols, the demolition of smaller structures can be carried out without issuing notices.” The BBMP has identified more than 700 encroachments in Bengaluru so far. Further, 15 residents of the Luxury Rainbow …

Bengaluru flooding: BBMP announces ₹10,000 compensation for 1,064 houses in Mahadevapura zone
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru flooding: BBMP announces ₹10,000 compensation for 1,064 houses in Mahadevapura zone

The Hindu  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike has announced ₹10,000 compensation each for the families whose homes were flooded in the recent rain. The civic body has identified 1,064 houses that were flooded in Mahadevapura zone and announced the compensation. BBMP officials said: “We have surveyed the flooded area in our zone and found that 1,064 houses have been flooded, and they …

BBMP begins demolition of illegal structures on storm-water drains
2 years, 6 months ago

BBMP begins demolition of illegal structures on storm-water drains

The Hindu  

Following the recent flooding and large-scale damages in the city, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike started an anti-encroachment drive to remove illegal structures that have come up on storm-water drains in several areas of the Mahadevapura zone. Raghavendra, Assistant Executive Engineer, said, “We have surveyed and identified the SWD encroachments to remove structures on drains that were choking the flow …

BBMP to conduct survey to identify new potholes created after recent rains
2 years, 7 months ago

BBMP to conduct survey to identify new potholes created after recent rains

The Hindu  

Complaints of the poor condition of the city’s roads have been pouring in from citizens, prompting the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to start a survey to identify fresh potholes created after recent rains in Bengaluru. We will conduct another fresh survey to identify the potholes and fill it up.” He also said that the civic body has decided to fix …

BBMP comes out with guidelines to monitor construction of new buildings to check illegalities
2 years, 8 months ago

BBMP comes out with guidelines to monitor construction of new buildings to check illegalities

The Hindu  

Acting on the directions of the High Court of Karnataka, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on Friday issued guidelines for its officials to regularly monitor the process of construction of new buildings after sanctioning plans as per the Building Bylaws-2003 to prevent illegal construction at stage construction itself. As per the guidelines, the assistant director of BBMP’s town planning department, …

Another building collapses in Bengaluru city
3 years, 5 months ago

Another building collapses in Bengaluru city

The Hindu  

Yet another building in the city, this time in East Bengaluru, collapsed on Thursday, leading to panic in the area. According to officials, residents of the five-storeyed residential building, situated in Doctors Layout, Kasturinagar, started noticing the building beginning to tilt a few days ago and alerted the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. The occupants of the surrounding buildings have also …

Government buildings owe huge outstanding service charges to BBMP
3 years, 7 months ago

Government buildings owe huge outstanding service charges to BBMP

The Hindu  

Many government buildings and departments owe the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, whose major revenue source is property tax, a lot of pending service charges. As per the earlier Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976, and the more recent BBMP Act, 2020, the civic body is liable to collect 25% of the property tax, known as service charge, from government buildings and …

Inform Steps Taken To Improve Parks In Bengaluru, Karnataka High Court Directs BBMP
3 years, 11 months ago

Inform Steps Taken To Improve Parks In Bengaluru, Karnataka High Court Directs BBMP

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to file an affidavit stating immediate steps which it will be taking for improvement of conditions of parks in the city of Bengaluru. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Suraj Govindaraj said "We direct BBMP to make a statement regarding steps which will be …

Karnataka High Court Asks BBMP and BDA To List Steps Which Will Be Taken For Proper Maintenance Of Parks/Gardens In Bengaluru
4 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka High Court Asks BBMP and BDA To List Steps Which Will Be Taken For Proper Maintenance Of Parks/Gardens In Bengaluru

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and Bengaluru Development Authority to by January 27, 2021 list steps it proposes to take for not only maintenance of existing parks/gardens in the city, but also for making improvement in existing parks/gardens. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice S Vishwajith Shetty while issuing notice to …

Karnataka HC Pulls Up BBMP For Not Assisting Homeless And Stranded People In Bengaluru
4 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka HC Pulls Up BBMP For Not Assisting Homeless And Stranded People In Bengaluru

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday pulled up the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike for not putting in systematic efforts to ascertain how many migrants, homeless people and stranded people are on the streets or are squatting on public places such as below the flyovers, in Bengaluru city. To which the bench said, "The report dated 7th April 2020 creates a …

Bengaluru: Hundreds On Streets As BBMP Razes 300 Huts Of ‘Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants’
5 years, 2 months ago

Bengaluru: Hundreds On Streets As BBMP Razes 300 Huts Of ‘Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants’

ABP News  

Few people have taken shelter under illegally constructed sheds located in Kariyammana Agrahara of Bellanduru which is within the jurisdiction of our Mahadevapura Assembly constituency. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/WjvmWlSE55 — Aravind Limbavali January 12, 2020 The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in Bengaluru launched a massive demolition drive on Sunday, forcing at least 300 families, out of homes, assuming that all the labourers …

Wake up palike! Bengaluru’s buildings are tilting
5 years, 6 months ago

Wake up palike! Bengaluru’s buildings are tilting

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru is paying for the violations that many of its builders and land owners have made over the years in constructing apartments or homes. Aknisree Karthik reports When an old building in JP Nagar tilted on its side recently, threatening the lives of its occupants and neighbours, BBMP commissioner Anil Kumar rushed to the spot and promised to set up …

We’ve got ‘company’ in our neighbourhood
6 years ago

We’ve got ‘company’ in our neighbourhood

Deccan Chronicle  

As Bengaluru gets more crowded by the day, there is no escape for its people even in their homes as residential areas too are under threat of commercialisation. Although Deputy Chief Minister, Dr G Parmeshwar had himself ordered the BBMP to take action against illegal commercial units in these localities, little has been done and they continue to mushroom in …

Bengaluru: 2 buildings tilt, neighbours feel heat
7 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru: 2 buildings tilt, neighbours feel heat

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: How will you feel when BBMP officials suddenly walk into to your house, which you built with your sweat and blood, and ask you to vacate it because your neighbour’s building was built without following any standards and has started tilting? Every single ward will have ‘ward inspectors’ whose job is to inspect the area and prevent such gross …

BBMP yet to act against illegal shops
8 years, 2 months ago

BBMP yet to act against illegal shops

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: With the deadline to close down illegal commercial establishments in residential areas having ended in December, BBMP has said it was collecting data on such shops to issue individual notices. On being asked whether it was a token gesture to avoid High court’s censure, as it had earlier asked BBMP to act against illegal commercial establishments, Vijayan Menon, member …

No BBMP notice yet: Traders
8 years, 3 months ago

No BBMP notice yet: Traders

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The BBMP’s seven-day deadline to illegal commercial establishments operating in residential areas is coming to an end on Wednesday. We have around 20 employees and the number of our visitors is over 15-20.” Questioned whether they are on the lookout for a space in a commercial area to run their business after the notice, he said, “We have not …

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