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Notice to developers who did not provide basic facilities at private layouts: DK Shivakumar

On encroachment of storm water drains, Shivakumar said that steps will be taken to remove encroachment by private parties.

DK ShivakumarAfter inspecting localities in Yelahanka, which were inundated following the recent showers, Shivakumar said that water had entered homes as private layouts did not make adequate arrangements to ensure flow of rainwater through storm water drains. (Photo/X/@DKShivakumar)

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will issue notices to developers who have not provided basic facilities in private layouts, DyCM and Bengaluru Development Minister D K Shivakumar said Monday.

Speaking to reporters after inspecting localities in Yelahanka, which were inundated following the recent showers, he said that water had entered homes as private layouts did not make adequate arrangements to ensure flow of rainwater through storm water drains. “Moreover, the layouts did not have separate drains for sewage and rainwater,” he said, blaming it for the flooding reported.

BBMP officials were also asked to identify localities in the city which are susceptible to flooding due to these reasons, he said, adding that the problem of inundation could be addressed with proper connections to storm water drains. “In places where we face this problem every year, we will take measures to solve it stage by stage,” he said.

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On encroachment of storm water drains, Shivakumar said that steps will be taken to remove encroachment by private parties. “We will also issue directions to install sewage treatment plants at all apartment complexes,” he said.

During the visit, locals complained that delay in completion of storm water drain works had caused inundation at Ramanashree Gardenia Layout. Due to pending works, water entered our homes, they said, after which the minister assured that the works will be completed soon.

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