The New Indian Express 16.12.2013
Soon, closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed in
parking lots in markets, commercial complexes and multi-level car
parking lots of the BBMP.
BBMP is calling for tenders to maintain
parking lots at KR Market, multi-level car parking on JC road, BBMP
shopping complexes at Rajajinagar, Yeshwanthpur and Jayanagar. According
to Deputy Commissioner (Market) Nagaraj, in order to ensure security,
the Palike is insisting that bidders install CCTV cameras at the
entrance, exit as well as within the parking premises. “Some vehicles
that were parked in some of these parking lots were damaged. CCTV
cameras will help us prevent such incidents and nab those miscreants,”
he said.
This time, the tender period will be for three years. “We
used to call for the tender for one year. This year, we are calling for
long term tenders. Bidders are allowed to charge fee equivalent to that
of agencies that charge fees in the KSRTC bus stand as well as railway
stations. This will be little higher compared to the present fee. But
security of the vehicles will be ensured,” Nagaraj said.
Not just
this, the parking lot will be open during the night also. At present,
parking is allowed from morning till night. “Security guards have to be
deputed round- the-clock. Parking will be allowed during night, but the
fee will be higher,” he said.
Sources from the BBMP said many of
these parking lots were allowing to park vehicles during the night.
“Vehicles were parked at the owners’ risk. Miscreants used to break
glass-panes of the cars, steal fuel, music systems and even other parts
of the car. But agencies were not held responsible. Now the tender
clause will specifically say that there should be a security guard, so
such incidents can be avoided,” sources said.
‘We Can Tackle Garbage Menace’
According
to Mayor B S Sathyanarayana, this will also help keep vigil on those
who dump garbage. “With CCTV cameras, we can tackle the person who is
responsible for littering parking lots. Our staff including
pourakarmikas are working and we can see how they work,” he said. “There
is a meeting on Monday and we shall decide on calling for a tender
soon,” he added.
