Bengaluru: Bengaluru North City Corporation said its Ward One teams cleared 30 garbage blackspots and repaired 10 potholes on November 13. The civic body reported work across 10.2 km of roads in three wards and said its public health department imposed ₹34,700 in penalties for rule violations.
The work took place in Jakkur, Vidyaranyapura and Pulikeshi Nagar wards, covering the Byatarayanapura, Vidyaranyapura and Pulikeshi Nagar divisions. The corporation said the drive continued under directions from Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and the guidance of Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar. Road upkeep, drain maintenance and cleaner public spaces were among the priorities.
Crews removed 32 tonnes of garbage and cleared 12 construction debris collection points, disposing of 10 tonnes of construction debris. They repaired 3.45 km of footpaths, removed 11 footpath obstructions and improved two junctions. They also installed two streetlights, repaired seven and cleaned one park.
Teams removed 45 unauthorised flex boards, banners and posters and two improperly parked vehicles. They pruned eight tree branches and cleared four tonnes of tree waste. The corporation said staff resolved 10 public grievances on the spot and took up four works involving the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board. BESCOM removed one obstruction.
Public health officials inspected 91 commercial establishments and found violations at 31. The corporation said it imposed penalties totalling ₹34,700 on the establishments that broke the rules.
The corporation said departments would continue to work together to resolve ward issues, improve sanitation and public amenities, and make streets safer for pedestrians. At an earlier review in Vidyaranyapura, the commissioner said the campaign could continue into December because of challenges in mobilising staff and other resources.
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