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Lack of planning

Sir, — Come summer, shortage of water is a regular problem for residents of Mangalore. It is ironical that despite being in close proximity to so many water bodies, the city faces an acute water shortage.

This problem can be solved with the right planning by authorities. However, not much is being done in this direction. Talks of expansion of dams, conservation of water, rainwater harvesting and the like come with predicted regularity at the 11th hour.

Can we at least learn from our mistakes? Will the authorities ensure that the right steps are taken during the monsoon so that we have enough water next summer?

Sarah Alexander,

Mangalore

Wasting pipe-water

Sir, — Due to water shortage in the vented dam, water is being released to Mangalore city only once every three days. Residents are facing a lot of inconvenience and are forced to fetch water from wells.

But a lot of water is also being wasted while digging trenches and carrying out road repair works to give water connections to more areas. Similar instances are noticed with regard to electricity supply as well and it is common to find streetlights being switched on early in the evening. The Mangalore City Corporation and Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. should stop this kind of waste immediately.

J.F. D'Souza,

Mangalore

Helmet rule

Sir, — Wearing helmets should continue to be optional. The Government has joined hands with helmet manufacturers and is trying to fleece the public. Wearing helmet causes excessive perspiration and it is difficult to hear the sound of other vehicles.

Wearing helmet can also cause hair loss. How can MLAs who commute in cars understand the problems of two-wheeler riders? Cautious driving and strict adherence to traffic rules can prevent 99 per cent of the accidents.

More than imposing the helmet rule, it is important to ensure that two-wheeler riders are careful.

The vehicles of traffic offenders should also be seized and licences impounded as is done in a few countries.

If the Government improves the condition of roads and ensures that they are lit properly at night it will reduce the number accidents.

Syed Tanveeruddin,

Mysore

Regulate protests

Sir, — despite the Supreme Court's guidelines on holding protest rallies and strikes, a number of rallies and bandhs continue to be held, disrupting life in the area. Antisocial elements wait for such opportunities to ferment trouble, incite violence and pocket unlawful gains.

Though such protest rallies and bandhs cannot be banned in a democratic country, existing laws can be amended to impose reasonable restrictions on holding them. Governments should regulate such forms of protests to respect the fundamental rights of others and prevent loss of property and life.

K.T. Thimmareddy,

Bangalore

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