Sir, Many have already said almost everything about this merciless, pandemic called COVID-19.  I am also truly trying to share my feelings with many of my friends on this curse called Corona. It has not been easy for me to understand the terrible destruction of many aspects of our life and life itself.  As always…

Sir, We have been under lockdown since March 25, 2020, for good. Our Prime Minister was clever enough to put the entire country under lockdown very quickly. We all must thank the PM for the timely act. During lockdown period, till now, we observed that most of the deaths due to COVID-19 have occurred in…

Sir, In the absence of medicines to cure COVID-19, social distancing and maintaining personal hygiene are very important to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. Though Government is increasing awareness about these in the public, when it comes to implementation, both the people and the authorities are failing at many places to adopt social…

Sir, Even after much hype starting from the past 6 months we have been hearing and reading that property tax collection will be made online from 1st April 2020. We have also read that loading of data is completed and trials are on. What is the delay in implementing? Why MCC is not interested in…

Sir, The recent move by Railways to ensure food security to the nation during pandemic crisis by running freight trains is highly appreciated. The move comes at a time when the entire nation is under lockdown forcing closure of road transport.  The Railways initiative through time-tabled parcel express trains has ensured timely supply of food…

Sir, The Government is distributing free half litre milk everyday for the poor. Taking advantage, even people who can afford may also avail this opportunity.   With no revenue for the Government due to lockdown, it cannot afford to give free milk on a daily basis. Instead charge a nominal rate of Rs. 10 for half…

Sir, The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has been highlighting and reiterating every year the need to alleviate the sufferings of the prompt and genuine tax-payers to stand in long queues at the Zonal Offices of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to pay the property tax.  Added to this is the insult to pay a tidy sum…

Sir, Citizens are anxious to pay property tax for the current year. But the Coronavirus has become a stumbling block. A few simple suggestions have been made keeping in view the present lockdown situation. The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) appears to be not equipped to implement the online payment for this year also. Putting together…

Sir, Since last one year, people of Mysuru were awaiting for implementation of online payment of property tax. This time too, the expectations remained as expectations only. Since last couple of days, many readers have expressed certain ways and means to avoid rush (keeping in view the present COVID-19 crisis and social distancing aspect) at…

Sir, Over the last few days, there have been several suggestions on payment of Property Tax (three suggestions in fact). I agree with two. The one I do not agree with and think it not at all a safe suggestion with the spread of COVID-19 is the one where one reader has recommended that MCC…