Urban News

The residents, especially those of 3rd Cross, complain that the BWSSB officials are prompt in dispatching water bills regularly but supply water once in 15 days. “We have to pay money for the quantity of water that was not supplied to us. It is unfair. I appeal the BBMP authorities to make the BWSSB to supply water regularly,’’ said Govinda Rao, a resident.

Many cross roads at this ward are yet to be asphalted. The residents complain that the BBMP authorities are concretising the roads instead of asphalting. “I am not able to understand the logic behind concretising 20-ft wide roads instead of asphalting,’’ says C R Shivamma, a housewife.

The residents also complain that drunkards, after having liquor at Vijayalakshmi Bar and Restaurant, creates nuisance by relieving themselves at a mini water tank near Ganesha Temple. “It has become a nuisance for us. The drunkards not only creates nuisance but also indulge in fisticuffs at night. There are occasions where they indulge in verbal duel thus disturbing the residents,’’ says Shivamma.

The residents also want the BBMP to provide a playground for children. “We have no playground facility here. It will be a great help for the children of this area if the BBMP provides a playground,’’ says H B Santosh, a resident.

Meanwhile, Padmavathi Srinivas, Corporator, says efforts will be made to ensure water supply on regular basis. “There is a problem with a valve. I had already advised the BWSSB officials to rectify it. I am ready to supply water through tankers if the need arises. The residents can contact me over the phone,’’ says Padmavathi.

On the playground issue, the corporator has said that she had written a letter to the BBMP to identify a place for playground. ‘‘I hope the problem to be solved within a few months,’’ she said.