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Karnataka

Karnataka - Bangalore

Cut tree branches

Sir, — The branches of some of the roadside trees at Kalyan Nagar (Banaswadi ward number 88) are hanging low, causing problems for vehicle-users, especially two-wheelers. I request the BBMP to prune such branches at the earliest.

S. Kuppuswamy,

Bangalore

Unfair practice

Sir, — While laying additional or new sewage pipes in some areas of Bangalore, some water supply pipes are getting damaged. As a result, water supply in those areas are being affected. The BWSSB officials take the stand that the consumer has to get the damaged pipes repaired/replaced from the contractors concerned. It seems grossly unfair to ask the householder to get the work done on a public road. The responsibility lies with the BWSSB.

C.B. Dyuthikar,

Bangalore

Fee for walkers

Sir, — The reason cited for the move to charge Lalbagh walkers an annual fee of Rs. 200 is a ploy to collect additional money for the park. There are security personnel round the clock and just having a photo identity card cannot stop anyone from committing a crime. Instead of renewing the pass every year, let us have a one-time payment of Rs. 200 and let the authorities make arrangements to issue a photo identity card so that the regular walkers could be identified. Moreover, facilities should be provided at the gates to issue the photo identity cards instead of having to go elsewhere for the purpose.

D.B.N. Murthy,

Bangalore

ID cards

Sir, — The move to issue identity cards and impose a fee on people going to Lalbagh will cause inconvenience to a large number of people, who have been going there for morning walk or jogging, although it is aimed at preventing some people from misusing the facilities in the park. Any anti-social activities can be checked by the security guards posted at the gates of the park, who can be instructed to bring such acts to the notice of higher officers. The authorities should take all aspects into consideration before implementing such decision.

B.S. Raghavendra Rao,

Bangalore

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