BBMP rap for leading builder for encroachment on the drain
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) major works standing committee has objected to the a residential apartment being constructed by Sobha Developers at Tumkur Road near Peenya, for encroaching upon the storm water drain (SWD). Members of the committee, who inspected the area on Tuesday, said that the SWD flowing from Nagasandra will pass from the middle of the construction site to join the Vrushabavathi canal, which is on the other side of the property. The canal flows from Peenya to Chikka Bidarakallu lake.
“The drain has been diverted unscientifically. They have also shifted the main Vrushabavathi canal by 60 ft far from the actual flow for the construction of the apartment,” said H Ravindra, chairman of the committee.
“According to the Karnataka Municipal Council Act, nobody has the right to divert the free flow of the river. The canal has been diverted in a zig-zag manner towards the main canal,” said Ravindra who ordered the zonal joint commissioner to stop the work immediately.
A BBMP official said a survey of the land found that 320m length and 10m width of drain which passed in the centre of the construction site had been closed by the builder. There was also a 380 m length and 8 m width road which passes through the site which has now been closed.
But Sobha Developers AGM (Projects) Vishagan said, “We purchased the land through public auction from Deepak Cables and have taken up the project after proper approvals from the BDA. A few days ago, Mayor S. K. Nataraj and BBMP Commissioner Siddaiah had visited and ordered a survey. Now, the major works standing committee has also come for inspection.
Mr Ravindra ordered eviction of encroachment on the drain and to recover the wasteland which has been illegally occupied by the builder. Sobha Developers Liason Officer H. G. Sandesh said, “We have strengthened the road next to the building. There is no encroachment of the SWD and the road, as alleged. We will provide all the documents to the BBMP”.
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