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For example, Krishna Theatre Road has not been asphalted even after 20 years. It would be difficult for twowheeler riders to use this road whenever it rains. “We have been demanding the authorities concerned to asphalt this road for the last 20 years but in vain. I expect the BBMP authorities to asphalt this road as early as possible to avoid inconvenience for us,’’ said T Girish, a realtor of Basavanapura.

The incomplete work of a storm water drain speaks the utter negligence of authorities concerned towards providing civic amenities for the residents.

It was alleged that quality committee of the BBMP has found the quality of storm water drain work not up to the bench mark.

The residents said that a contractor has dug up at the junction of Nisarga Layout four months ago and stopped the development work. “You have to visit this place whenever it rains. It will look like a mini lake. The rainwater entered our homes on many occasions.

We want the BBMP authorities to complete the storm water drain work as early as possible,’’ said R Prema, a housewife.

There is a water shortage at areas such as Gayathri Layout, Shigehalli, Bharatinagar. The overgrown weeds at vacant sites near Krishna Theatre is any indication, it seems that pourakarmikas are not doing their job properly.

The overgrown weeds, especially the parthenium weeds, have become a health hazard for the residents. “We want the BBMP authorities to direct the owners of the vacant sites to clear the weeds,’’ said a housewife on condition of anonymity.

K Poornima, Corporator, said that Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has dug up six borewells at Basanapura and other areas.

“I have taken up infrastructure-related issues with the BBMP Commissioner recently. I have also raised the issue of lack of amenities at Basavanapura during the BBMP Council meet. I am confident of asphalting all the roads if the BBMP releases the funds on time,’’ said Poornima.