The New Indian Express 21.09.2010
Palike property turns cattle shed
BANGALORE: In Vasanthnagar ward, one resident and his cattle have made life difficult for the entire colony and some government officials.The person in question, who refused to give his name to Express, regularly ties his cattle in front of a cash counter of the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) in the area.
The mounds of cow dung make it difficult for people to visit the counter.
The property belongs to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, but even the city's municipal official have failed to make him find another place to tie his cattle.
Minister's man?
People living there put up with the nuisance because he claims to be wellacquainted with politicians.
A housewife, who did not want to be named to avoid trouble, said the person used filthy language if anyone tried to question his act.
"We do not want to invite trouble from him," she said.
Vasanthnagar ward is represented by Katta Jagadeesh, the son of Minister for Information, IT BT Katta Subramanya Naidu.
People said the man claimed that he was a staunch supporter of the minister and his son.
"What is your problem?" the man told Express when he was asked why he tied the cattle there. "I did not tie the cows inside the building."
The person, who did not give his name, said he was tying the cows there for many years.
"I will clean the dung," he said, adding that "nobody had the courage to question me".
Suresh, the executive engineer (Shivajinagar Division) of the Palike expressed his ignorance on the matter.
"It is better to contact the environmental officer of the BBMP," he said.
Jakir Ali, the environmental officer (BBM), said he neededa day or two to visit Vasanthnagar.''I will visit the spot and do the needful to avoid inconvenience to the people," said Ali.
Katta Jagadeesh and Minister Katta Subramanya Naidu were not available for comment.
