The Times of India 17.09.2010
SWM cess: We're awaiting council's nod, says
BANGALORE: The solid waste management (SWM) cess will be implemented anytime soon, BBMP chief Siddaiah said.
"We are just waiting for the council to decide. Definitely, it's a challenge to ensure that we make it work. A crude oil plant to convert plastic waste into crude oil is also on the agenda. It's similar to the one at Chennai,'' he told TOI on Thursday.
On pending bills, Siddaiah said: "This is a legacy inherited from the past. We, however, cannot injulge in blame game or shrug off responsibility. But, as and when finances improve, we will settle these issues. The budget provision also gives us some hope.''
To ensure adequate health cover to BBMP's newly added areas, Siddaiah said he will write to the state health department to take over hospitals and PHCs run by the state health and family centre.
INTERNAL AUDIT SOON
Asserting that the recent wall collapse and death of a worker will not have any bearing on the project, Siddaiah said the BBMP will conduct an internal audit of the projects in progress. "Storm water drain works, in particular, need some revision. Revised DPRs for some JNNURM projects have also been made.''
