Sriram Vittalamurthy, Author at Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

What documents to check while buying a property in Bengaluru?

September 23, 2015 Sriram Vittalamurthy

Before buying any property, it is essential to investigate all the documents provided by the present property owner and authenticate it with the agencies issuing the documents.

Prof G Venkatasubbiah says it’s wrong to impose Kannada

August 23, 2013 Sriram Vittalamurthy

Like lakhs of others, he too was technically a migrant to Bangalore, though not from outside the state. He has enriched the language with his dictionaries and literary works. Here are the excerpts from an interview with Professor G Venkatasubbiah, who turned 100 today.

Governance

IT group’s skyscrapers recommendation to redeem Bengaluru sparks a debate

June 27, 2013 Sriram Vittalamurthy

At a time when unregulated real estate development all over Bangalore has put massive stress on roads, water and other resources, a working group on IT has proposed a skyscraper core with a funding model.

Jayanagar looks forward to the D-day

May 1, 2013 Sriram Vittalamurthy

What are they key issues in Jayanagar constituency? Who are the candidates this time? How has the incumbent MLA performed? What is the expectation of voters?

Society

Can you survive Bengaluru without Kannada?

October 31, 2011 Sriram Vittalamurthy

Life may have gotten easier for non-Kannadigas in Bangalore, with new-age jobs and comforts. But will young people find a future Bengaluru an alienating place if they don’t know Kannada? A Citizen Matters special for November 1st, Rajyotsava Day.

Governance

A stroke of law, and you have heritage

September 19, 2011 Sriram Vittalamurthy

Karnataka’s town planning law has a provision to protect centuries-old buildings with heritage value from being torn down. But in Bengaluru it has been rarely used.

Governance

Roofless, for a verdict they wait

August 18, 2010 Sriram Vittalamurthy

A disputed decision to award a contract and years of litigation have come in the way of decent housing for the low-income residents at Ejipura. The rainy season has made lives miserable here.