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Written By imran_huq17 - 29 November, 2010
Bangalore governance BBMP law and order Complaint Enforcement BTP Kalasipalyam
I have been trying to complain against the issue of the Transport mafia in our locality in bangalore.However i am getting no response from the police department or BBMP . This locality is one of the oldest areas , but unfortunately has been severely neglected. We the residents of
kalasipalyamhave complained innumerable times to different authorities but thevoice of the common man is no where to be heard.Looks like the Rich Powerful and the mighty have their say in Independent India.
The law abiding common man has to suffer at the hands of these people and compromise on the basic rights.
From the last 2 years we have an office of a transport agency in front of DDPI office kalasipalyam which has come up.They operate GeePee Travels buses.
This is basically a residential area but these people park there buses from evening till midnight and there is lots of loading and unloading of luggage.It is difficult for pedestrians to walk on the footpath and the office place stand near the houses and park the Buses in front of the house and threaten and abuse us if we talk anything to them. Since this building is located at the corner it blocks the view of vehicles who want to take a turn .It definitely causes a blind-spot causing many minor mishaps in the last few years.
I totally accept that they can have their office but i strongly oppose them illegally parking their buses and using the place for loading and unloading activities.
There is a board of NO ENTRY for HTV to enter 2nd Main Road kalasipalyam. There are stones erected to not let the buses enter the road and park the vehicels illegally.
I Would be highly obliged if BBMP or Bangalore Police can please look into this and direct the traffic authorities not to let these buses to be parked.
We residents of the neighborhood have complained innumerable times to all authorities and despite all the assurances no action on ground is being taken.It my sincere request to please help us and let us live in peace which we deserve.
The plight of the residents of our locality has been highlighted in the article below in Bangalore Mirror on 18th November
Read - 'Fort in a shambles'. http://www.bangaloremirror.com/index.aspx?page=article§id=10&contentid=2010111820101118234244994894c1f5c
The people of these transport business are rich and powerful and the common man can in no way fight these people unless we have help of the authorities.
All we are requesting is not to let them have their own way and cause inconvenience to others.We cannot even talk to these people as they are very abusive and if someone tries to talk to them they all group & threaten and say do whatever you want and they carry out their work according to their whims and fancies.
I Would also like to bring to your notice that there is a NO PARKING BOARD in front of # 16 ,2 nd main Road (Rahman Manzil).their office is located at #18,2nd main road,kalasipalyam and These people never cared and the traffic police never implemented it.I think the rules are meant for the common man and not for the rich .
I hope you will help the law abiding citizens and make sure the law of the land prevails. This is my humble and sincere request to please ensure that the buses do not enter the by lanes of kalasipalyam area.I would like to plead with you on behalf of all the residents of the locality.To make kalasipalyam more pedestrian friendly and not a parking facility for buses.
The residents would be really grateful if there is someone who can really help us at least this time as many of our requests previously have fallen to deaf ears.
COMMENTS
kbsyed61 - 29 November, 2010 - 19:17
Imran,
First of all thanks for sharing your concerns and frustration. The problem you have illustrated is indeed of great concern and should be attended to ASAP. Also the problem needs to be addressed in multiple ways.
The root of the problem is parking facility for Private Buses in kalasipalya, Majestic and other places. Government and all the stakeholders just can not turn away from this problem. The existing Kalasipalya bus station I believe has been closed for improvements ? Solution to those problem needs short term arrangements and for long term We need to find answers for where to find the place for Private Bus station and who would builds it and manage it?
But your immediate problem also needs to be looked into. One suggestion would be that form a Home owner association and try to reason it with the transport companies, if it is not already done. If it doesn't work, file a written complaint with the Bangalore Traffic Police and see the results. Also try to take up the issue with the area BBMP councilor and MLA. All to be taken as a group instead of dealing it as an individual.
You might want to post here with some map, photos etc. Many civic agency babus quite often visit Praja and take notice of the issue that gets discussed here.
Bheema.Upadhyaya - 30 November, 2010 - 02:25
Imran said:
Looks like the Rich Powerful and the mighty have their say in Independent India.
The law abiding common man has to suffer at the hands of these people and compromise on the basic rights.
Thats hard truth. But what works for India is people power. So get the people together to fight for the cause. The combination of people power with Gandhigiri, will bring success. Recently we hard group of residents in Rajarajeshwari Nagar got success (against BMMP issue) with same combination. No violence, no troubles.. Just people and movement !
Good luck !
Ravi_D - 6 December, 2010 - 16:08
...and no singular answers either. You provide facilities, and corrupt will find a way. You don't and they still find a way. That seems to be true to pretty much everything you see today.
Privatization / competition helps, only with a efficient, honest and empowered regulator. We know how easy it is to find the honest kind. Rest, you imagine. Without them though, you have a free for all. Just like we have it now. Or worse. Don't think it would be better.
So, let us ask for a regulator first. Let the regulator oversee the existing lot and prove itself. Then invite the rest to compete.
Transport Mafia in Kalasipalyam
imran_huq17 - 30 November, 2010 - 07:43
The office of GEEPEE travels is at # 18, 2nd Main Road .I Would also like to bring to your notice that there is a NO PARKING BOARD in front of # 16 ,2 nd main Road (Rahman Manzil).
The board does exist but these people never cared and the traffic police never implemented it.I think the rules are meant for the common man and not for the rich .There is a board of NO ENTRY for HTV to enter 2nd Main Road kalasipalyam.
This was made possible by the numbers efforts by the residents but finally the enforcing authorities turn a blind eye or sometimes hand in glove .
There are stones erected to not let the buses enter the the 2nd main road (Dispensary Road) and park the vehicles illegally,but they are not aligned properly .
idontspam - 4 December, 2010 - 02:39
Thanks for sharing.
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