Fines and Footpath Clearance Drive Announced on Old Madras Road

The Greater Bengaluru Authority has directed strict action against footpath encroachments along Old Madras Road, including fines and clearance drives, following an inspection led by Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao.

Key Details:

• Inspection conducted from Swami Vivekananda Metro Station to Ulsoor Lake

• Encroachments identified near:

Anjaneya Temple

• Murphy Road

• Businesses such as nurseries and granite shops found occupying footpaths

• Officials instructed to:

Impose fines on violators

• Clear encroachments immediately

• Remove illegally parked vehicles on footpaths

Footpath and Sanitation Measures:

• Deployment of teams for mass cleaning drives

• Removal of dust, waste, and debris

• Repair of damaged slabs and curb stones

• Removal of obstructing tree branches

• Installation of bamboo plantations along footpaths

Safety and Infrastructure Observations:

• Waste dumping identified near MEG compound wall

• Protruding iron wires posing risk to pedestrians

• Immediate action ordered to resolve safety hazards

Ulsoor Lake Development Update:

• Total project cost: ₹33.50 crore

• Area: 106 acres

• Ongoing works include:

Desilting

• Two-tier walkway development

• Grill installation

• Repair of six islands

• Bund strengthening

• Completion targeted before monsoon

• Bridge connecting park to lake is near completion

Additional Instructions:

• Use tippers instead of tractors for sanitation

• Desilting of roadside drains before monsoon

• Remove unauthorized construction on BMRCL land

• Repair road damage linked to BWSSB works

• Install public information boards at Ulsoor Lake