Sir, A house, bungalow, villa albeit it being a duplex house, it is an independent dwelling unit even if it has a first floor. It is not an apartment and the land is not two. However, if the upper floor has been constructed as two with separate entrance via staircase from outside and the first…
Social gatherings without Covid precautions
July 23, 2020Sir, We keep seeing newspaper reports of various associations and organisations having their annual team installation meetings. It is a bit distressing to see that many such social gatherings seem to ignore basic precautions to be taken in these days of deadly Covid-19, including social distancing and wearing masks, for the sake of getting photos…
Tribute to Dr. K.M. Govindegowda, ENT Surgeon
July 22, 2020Sir, Some doctors make a difference in our lives, some doctors reduce the quantum of our sufferings, some doctors touch our hearts with their humane kindness, some doctors bring a smile on our face… But 20th July saw a huge loss for the ENT and medical fraternity in the demise of Dr. K.M. Govindegowda (65),…
Stop this irresponsible dumping of garbage in vacant site
July 21, 2020Sir, There is a vacant site next to our house (situated opposite to Bisilumaramma temple, 3rd Cross, 1st Stage, to be precise) and it has become a garbage dumping yard for many people. The maids who work at nearby houses regularly dump the waste there making it become an eyesore and also a breeding ground…
Stop garbage dumping near muda Park in Vijayanagar
July 20, 2020Sir, I would like to appeal to the MCC officials to stop dumping of garbage near the entrance of muda Park in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, C-Block. It causes great inconvenience to the walkers and joggers as it emanates bad smell and poses health risks to the person approaching the Park. Apart from this, packs of…
COVID-19: Its impact on system of education
July 19, 2020Sir, Covid-19 that hit the world as a pandemic forced countries all over the globe to change over to ‘Remote Learning’ or what is popularly known as ‘Online Teaching.’ Due to the pandemic, school buildings are closed, campus gates locked and a new online teaching has emerged with mostly recorded videos and sometimes live sessions….
Property tax assessment by MCC: Clarification sought
July 18, 2020Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has computerised the property tax assessment from this year. On obtaining a copy of the previous year’s assessment, they process and issue a computerised tax assessment letter. Property tax is computed by taking into account the market value of the land and the cost of the building. The ground…
Pathetic condition of road since last two years
July 17, 2020Sir, The Vijayanagar Main Road stretching from Ring Road, all the way up to Kalidasa Road, is in a pathetic condition since the last two years. It has been dug up by multiple agencies including Vani Vilas Water Works for laying water pipes/UGD lines and Telecom Companies. There are big open pits at so many…
A memorable evening with the Narimans
July 16, 2020Sir, After reading KBG’s 3-part Abracadabra on Fali S. Nariman, India’s Advocate Extraordinaire, in SOM recently, I was reminded of my visit to Delhi in the year 2005. We were staying with my brother’s son-in-law Brijesh Kalappa (a Supreme Court advocate) who was close to the Narimans. Apparently Brijesh had told the Narimans about our…
Penalise traffic rule violators in city
July 15, 2020Sir, The only way to curb traffic rule violations in city is to go back to the penalties issued by the Central Government and in my opinion we should increase the punishment period. If a rider or driver is caught breaking the traffic law on three consecutive times within a period of 6 months, his…
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