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JP Nagar Citizens' Association (JPNCA) on 9th October celebrated its 35th Anniversary at VET School Auditorium. A little over a 100 members gathered at 530 pm in the evening as three senior past presidents of the association - Colonel (Retd) G K Burli, V S Rao and Bhoja Shetty were honoured on the occasion. Chief guests and JPNCA members on the dias. Pic: Yogaraj S MudalgiFilm actor Avinash, his wife and television actor Malavika Avinash, who live in Rajarajeshwarinagar, presided as Chief Guests while Dr Y L Rajashekar of Shekar Nethralaya was the Guest of Honour. Also present was JP…

After close to three years of delay, a 66 KVA substation will finally be constructed in Jaynagar 3rd Block by Karnatka Power Transmicssion Company Limited (KPTCL). The old BESCOM office in 3rd Block, near NMKRV Women's College will be demolished to make way for the substation. Proposed location for the substation in Jayanagar 3rd Block. Pic: Yogaraj S Mudalgi The contract for building the substation has been given to Godrej & Boyce, a Mumbai based contracting company and will be constructed at under Rs 20 crore. A J Hosamani, Chief Engineer (Tending and Procurement) attributed the delay to a dispute…

JP Nagar Citizens' Association (JPNCA) on 9th October celebrated its 35th Anniversary at VET School Auditorium. A little over a 100 members gathered at 530 pm in the evening as three senior past presidents of the association - Colonel (Retd) G K Burli, V S Rao and Bhoja Shetty were honoured on the occasion. Chief guests and JPNCA members on the dias. Pic: Yogaraj S MudalgiFilm actor Avinash, his wife and television actor Malavika Avinash, who live in Rajarajeshwarinagar, presided as Chief Guests while Dr Y L Rajashekar of Shekar Nethralaya was the Guest of Honour. Also present was JP…

After close to three years of delay, a 66 KVA substation will finally be constructed in Jaynagar 3rd Block by Karnatka Power Transmicssion Company Limited (KPTCL). The old BESCOM office in 3rd Block, near NMKRV Women's College will be demolished to make way for the substation. Proposed location for the substation in Jayanagar 3rd Block. Pic: Yogaraj S Mudalgi The contract for building the substation has been given to Godrej & Boyce, a Mumbai based contracting company and will be constructed at under Rs 20 crore. A J Hosamani, Chief Engineer (Tending and Procurement) attributed the delay to a dispute…

As per the meeting conducted on 13-10-2011, BBMP commissioner has instructed officials to issue notices to property owners with tax overdues of more than Rs. 10,000. Wherever necessary warrant notices are also to be issued to collect tax along with the penalty amount. The official are to collect at least 200 crore rupees by the end of 31-10-2011 compulsorily.In several cases developmental charges have not been paid by the owners. Such cases have to be identified from 1-4-2008 till date, and a list has to be made as per the format and submitted to the commissioner by 17-10-2011.(Format includes Ward…

As per the meeting conducted on 13-10-2011, BBMP commissioner has instructed officials to issue notices to property owners with tax overdues of more than Rs. 10,000. Wherever necessary warrant notices are also to be issued to collect tax along with the penalty amount. The official are to collect at least 200 crore rupees by the end of 31-10-2011 compulsorily.In several cases developmental charges have not been paid by the owners. Such cases have to be identified from 1-4-2008 till date, and a list has to be made as per the format and submitted to the commissioner by 17-10-2011.(Format includes Ward…

BBMP Commissioner Mr Siddiah held a meeting with all BBMP officials on 13 October to intensify the Property Tax Collection drive.He has instructed to issue warrants to all cases with overdue tax and specified that there should not be any part payment of tax but instead the total overdue tax is to be collected along with the penalty.If any differences are found in Self declared property tax, then the same should be collected with penalty immediately. By the end of October 2011 a target of 200 to 250 crore rupees should be collected from overdue tax cases. ⊕

In continuation of several initiatives taken by B-TRAC to address the traffic woes of Bangalore city, another citizen friendly programme is being launched on 15th Oct’ 2011 – Citizens Traffic Forum. A special programme under which the citizens can actually participate and contribute their valuable opinions, thoughts, suggestions to solve their locality’s traffic related problems. Starting tomorrow every third Saturday of the month all Traffic Police Stations will have the forum between 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. Public are requested to make use of this opportunity and join hands with the Bangalore Traffic Police to find solutions.  Traffic Inspectors will be…

BBMP Commissioner Mr Siddiah held a meeting with all BBMP officials on 13 October to intensify the Property Tax Collection drive.He has instructed to issue warrants to all cases with overdue tax and specified that there should not be any part payment of tax but instead the total overdue tax is to be collected along with the penalty.If any differences are found in Self declared property tax, then the same should be collected with penalty immediately. By the end of October 2011 a target of 200 to 250 crore rupees should be collected from overdue tax cases. ⊕

In continuation of several initiatives taken by B-TRAC to address the traffic woes of Bangalore city, another citizen friendly programme is being launched on 15th Oct’ 2011 – Citizens Traffic Forum. A special programme under which the citizens can actually participate and contribute their valuable opinions, thoughts, suggestions to solve their locality’s traffic related problems. Starting tomorrow every third Saturday of the month all Traffic Police Stations will have the forum between 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. Public are requested to make use of this opportunity and join hands with the Bangalore Traffic Police to find solutions.  Traffic Inspectors will be…