Bengaluru North City Corporation

Bengaluru, Nov. 20:

Immediate Installation of Slabs on Footpaths and Completed UGD Work Areas – Strict Action if Neglected: Pommala Sunil Kumar

During a pedestrian inspection conducted from R.K. Hegde Nagar to Bellahalli Checkpoint along Thanisandra Main Road, Bengaluru North City Corporation Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar instructed officials to immediately install slabs on footpaths and locations where underground drainage (UGD) works have been completed.

In a joint inspection held this morning with BESCOM and BWSSB officials, the Commissioner observed several locations where slabs were either damaged or missing, posing a risk to pedestrian movement. He directed officials to complete slab installation within one week to prevent any untoward incidents.

Since the road is still under the maintenance period, contractors are obligated to install slabs and ensure smooth pedestrian movement. Failure to comply will result in recovery of the contractors’ security deposit. The Commissioner also warned that current and previous Executive Engineers would face action if adequate supervision is not ensured.

Key Instructions Issued During the Inspection:

1.Warning Against Dumping Waste on Roads:
The Commissioner noticed garbage piles at several locations and instances of shopkeepers dumping waste on footpaths and main roads. He instructed the Byatarayanapura Division AGM to take strict action, including closure of shops violating waste management norms.

Footpath Restoration – Direction to BESCOM:
BESCOM had cut open roads and left cables on the footpaths. The Commissioner issued a stern warning to BESCOM Executive Engineers to remove the cables and restore footpaths within one week.
Road Restoration by BWSSB:
At Sampigehalli Cross, BWSSB had excavated the road and failed to restore it properly. The Commissioner warned that future work permissions would be withheld if the restoration is not completed immediately.
Replacement of Damaged Streetlight Poles:
Several damaged electric poles and live wires were found along Thanisandra Main Road and in Basalingappa Layout. The Commissioner directed the city corporation’s Electrical Division Executive Engineer to replace and repair them urgently.
Stagnant Water near CMA Palace Convention Hall:
Water stagnation was observed near the CMA Palace Convention Hall. The Commissioner instructed concerned engineers to clear the stagnation by the end of the day.
Removal of Footpath Encroachments:
Unauthorized commercial activities encroaching upon footpaths were identified. The Commissioner ordered immediate eviction of all such encroachments.
Cleaning of Footpaths:
Construction debris and mud were found on various stretches of the footpath. The Byatarayanapura Division Executive Engineer was instructed to clear the debris immediately.

Joint Commissioner Mohammed Naem Momin, Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers, and officials from BESCOM and BWSSB were present during the inspection.