Sir, It’s widely known that the electricity bills from Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) and the water bills from Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) are fragile, with the ink fading in just 2-3 days. These bills, which are crucial for proving a citizen’s residential address, are often required by government agencies like the Passport Office…

Sir, The recent revelations of large-scale irregularities within the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) are alarming, yet sadly, not entirely surprising. The ongoing investigations have highlighted how a lack of transparency can allow corruption to flourish unchecked. This situation serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for reform within MUDA’s operations. Over two…

Sir, The Karnataka State Audit and Accounts Department (KSA&A Department) conducted an audit of MUDA on Aug. 23, 2024 and so promptly, within a week, detected misappropriation of Rs. 9,41,46,048, in the fiscal year 2022-23. Indeed, KSA&A Department’s official website logo bears the words in capital letters: “WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOUR”, although that may be…

Sir, Apropos the news item titled ‘Toll collection on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway: FASTag to be replaced by Global Navigation Satellite System soon’ in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 1. This is indeed an intriguing technology. However, it’s worth noting that privacy concerns are the primary reason many advanced countries have hesitated to adopt this system. While…

Sir, On July 3, 2024, I applied online for a change of address in the RC of my wife’s two-wheeler. On Aug. 2, 2024, it was approved by RTO Mysuru West, and on Aug. 12, my wife received a message stating that the RC was dispatched and could be tracked using Speed Post Tracking No….

Sir, A few years ago, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) announced a grand plan to build a commemorative structure for the late Sri Shivakumara Swamiji at the junction of Vishwamanava Double Road, Anikethana Road and Chithrabanu Road, in front of a supermarket in Kuvempunagar. While the Swamiji certainly deserves to be remembered, this unscientific and…

Sir, Suddenly today, road resurfacing work began on 5th Main, V.V. Mohalla. The road was in perfectly good condition with no potholes, yet the entire stretch is being resurfaced. When I asked the workers who the responsible engineer was, they had no idea. Last week, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) resurfaced a large portion of…

Sir, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the continued non-functioning of the traffic signal at the junction of KRS Road and Vontikoppal Temple Road, despite my earlier complaint. Along with my letter to the editor of SOM dated 30.7.2024, I had also written to the V.V. Mohalla Traffic Police Station. The station…

Sir, Many traffic signals in Mysuru have been non-functional for months. Signals at crucial junctions — such as Vontikoppal Temple Road opposite V.V. Puram Police Station which connects six different roads including KRS Road — have been out of order for an extended period. When inquired at the local Police Station, we were informed that…

Sir, It is very heartening to see that KSRTC has recognised the needs of Mysuru’s citizens and started the city bus service on the Outer Ring Road. I request the authorities to publicise the timings so that commuters can plan in advance and reduce waiting time. These buses should have a distinct colour for easy…