Deadline fixed for officials to clear construction material from foothpaths
2 years, 6 months ago

Deadline fixed for officials to clear construction material from foothpaths

The Hindu  

Following several complaints by pedestrians, Chief Civic Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath on Thursday ordered civic officials to clear all construction material, pipes, and other debris that have been lying on footpaths for a long time across the city by Sunday evening 4 p.m. Civic officials said those using the footpath or street sides to store building material like sand and bricks for a shorter duration need not fear and only those obstructing the pathway for a long time, left unattended will be removed. Pavithra Gowda, resident of Koramangala, said: “Most times, pavements are encroached by debris, construction material, street vendors, or parked vehicles. Builders put pedestrians’ lives at risk.” Prakash Kumar, from Banaswadi, said the BBMP has to take responsibility and make sure people who dump construction material are penalised.

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BBMP contemplating debris disposal policy
11 years, 9 months ago

BBMP contemplating debris disposal policy

The Hindu  

The menace of construction debris being dumped haphazardly on footpaths and roads continues unabated in the city. To put an end to this, the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike is now contemplating a policy to effectively manage the disposal of construction debris. The official said civil society members suggested allotting a designated area where construction debris from the city could be …

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