Sir, This is with reference to Dr. R. Balasubramaniam’s article “The Democracy of the Indian Railways” in SOM dated Mar. 11. The article aptly highlights an unmistakable facet of India — that of the norm of ‘adjusting’ a.k.a ‘swalpa adjust maadi’ in our sometimes endearing and often difficult-to-refuse vernacular request. The writer rightly states, ‘we…

Sir, This letter is to draw the attention of the authorities concerned to the discrepancy between e-khata and entry in e-aasthi. I have received e-khata for my residence a few months ago from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). Now that this is made available on e-aasthi website, I decided to check the entry for my…

Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities to the growing misuse of several public parks in Mysuru. These parks are meant for morning and evening walkers, senior citizens, children and families seeking a healthy environment. However, it has been increasingly observed that many parks are being misused as open-air bars late…

Sir, I would like to bring to your attention that a tree has fallen in our area (Ramanuja Road 16th Cross) either this morning or during the night, which has raised serious safety concerns among residents. This incident indicates that several old and weak tree branches in the locality may pose a risk to people…

Sir, Three cheers to MCC officials and the Commissioner in particular for the bold decision to remove illegal occupation of the park under high tension power line in Vijayanagar, which was causing much nuisance to traffic, environment and cleanliness in the area (Star of Mysore dated Mar. 12). Uncontrolled street food business is turning out…

Sir, Roadside fast-food carts offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items have mushroomed across several parts of Mysuru in recent times. Most of these carts operate in the evenings and continue business till late at night. The prices of the food items are relatively affordable, attracting middle-income customers. At times, even well-to-do residents arrive in cars…

They can be covered in a better way… Sir, We wish to see some people alive for various reasons. So we make their statues and place them at prominent places to get a feeling that they are amongst us. But, why do we dress their statues as though they are dead? It is demeaning to…

Sir, A streetlight electric pole on 8th Cross Main Road in Ashokapuram, near Siddapaji Temple in Mysuru, is in a dangerous condition and at risk of collapse. The pole is visibly tilted and unstable, posing a threat to pedestrians, residents, devotees visiting the temple and passing vehicles. Residents fear that strong winds or rain could…

Sir, As you are aware, finding a parking spot on this stretch of D. Devaraj Urs Road has historically been a significant challenge for shoppers, business owners and visitors. However, the recent introduction of additional ‘No Parking’ zones has turned a difficult situation into a near-impossible one. While I understand the need for smooth traffic…

Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), in association with the Horticulture / Urban Forestry Department, regularly undertakes plantation drives across the city. Saplings are also planted by Good Samaritans who care deeply about Mysuru’s greenery. Until recently, these efforts were followed by systematic watering and maintenance by MCC gardeners or private contractors, ensuring a good…