Heaps of garbage and debris are the salient features of many areas in Malleswaram ward. For example, an open drain was covered with cement blocks but the BBMP authorities failed to clear the debris even after three weeks.

“We have to inform the BBMP authorities on day-to-day basis. They clear the debris as per their whims and fancies.The debris have become a hurdle for motorists, especially two-wheeler riders,’’ said K Kalavathi, a resident.

Another nuisance of Subedarpalya is the footpath, near Government Higher Primary School, that has been converted into a public urinal. The bad odour makes it difficult for the students to remain in the class rooms.

“The people, especially women, have to think twice before walking on this portion of the road. The BBMP has to come to the rescue of the school children by prohibiting public urination,’’said G Ramesh, a resident of Subedarpalya.

The residents have also complained against the lack of bus shelters on the main road and  the delay in clearing the garbage. “We have to walk long distances to catch a bus to commute to other areas in the city. I request the authorities to take measures to halt BMTC buses. We also request the authorities to construct bus-shelters,’’ said V Bhagya, a resident.

N Jayapal, Corporator, said that he had taken measures to clear the garbage on daily basis. “The delay in clearing the garbage is due to the dispute between contract labourers and garbage contractor. I will ask the contractor to make arrangements to clear the garbage on regular basis,’’ said Jayapal.

He said that he had prepared a plan to construct a public toilet near the Government Higher Primary School to avoid this nuisance on the road. ‘’The construction of the public toilet will begin shortly. I have already identified the land for this purpose,’’ said the corporator.

On the demand for bus-shelters on the main road, the corporator said there was a plan to widen the road. “I will construct the bus-shelters as soon as the road-widening work is over,’’ he said.