Governance

While residents of areas like HBR 5th Block have at least applied for compensation, many in other flood-prone areas are totally unaware that they are even eligible.

BBMP’s draft delimitation notification lists 243 wards. The public can check the details and send objections and suggestions.

New Apartment Associations often face issues — from electrical to sewage treatment. This event brings best practices on taking over from a builder.

The way forward, activists say, is to strengthen e-Governance Department’s online RTI portal which accepts applications pertaining to various departments.

CAG audit finds the Karnataka Road Development Corporation ignored gross violations of safety requirements specified in the project agreements.

At the end of the day, for BBMP officials, it doesn’t matter if it is birth or death, happy or sad, it is just another day to fleece citizens.

BJP banks on Modi for local votes, INC on their “track record”. JDS ready with ORR story. Unencumbered by the past, AAP and BNP promise citizen participation.

Despite a state board to provide for their welfare, construction workers get nothing from the bounty others reap from the real estate boom of recent times.

Just electing a ward corporator is not enough. How can we ensure purpose and direction in a ward’s governance? The answer: ward committees.

We planted trees, installed drain covers, fixed water leaks, and filled potholes. Yes, it is time for localities to self-organise and self-fund themselves.

Environmental impact of quarrying include alteration of terrain, soil erosion, loss of habitat for some species and decrease in ground water recharge.

A guide to BBMP Property tax assessment currently underway. The process, problems, along with the changes introduced this year.