The Hindu 22.12.2010
Pay for dumping construction material on road
Bangalore: Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner Siddaiah has directed officials to collect ground rent from residents who are using roads and footpaths in the city to store their building construction material.
According to a press release here on Tuesday, the BBMP collects ground rent for a period of six months from building owners using roads or footpaths. However, it has been noticed that the construction material is stored for more than six months and the officials fail to collect the fee again.
Mr. Siddaiah has directed the assistant executive engineers and executive engineers to keep tabs on building constructions in their jurisdictions and ensure that the ground rent is collected and construction is done as per the approved building plan.
Warned
He warned of action against officials who fail to collect ground rent diligently.
The Commissioner has also directed engineers to levy fine on building owners who dig up roads to make provision for civic amenities either without permission or with permission but exceeding the permissible limit.
Property tax
The target for property tax collection from Bommanahalli zone is Rs. 195 crore, and so far Rs. 80 crore has been collected. Those who have declared less in the property tax assessments will be served notices in the first week of January.
Mr. Siddaiah has directed the engineering and revenue departments of the BBMP to work together and ensure that revenue from all sources is collected.
Of the 59 parks in the Bommanahalli zone, 17 have rainwater harvesting system. The Commissioner has given a deadline of March 31, 2011 to implement the system in all parks, besides setting up compost pits.
Trade licence
The BBMP's trade licence issuance drive, which began on October 11, will continue till January 31, a press release said.
