Performs Guddali Puja for road-widening works

Mysuru: To get a first-hand information from the residents on civic problems, KR Constituency MLA S.A. Ramdas undertook a ‘Janaspandana Yatre’ yesterday in Ward 47 covering Kuvempunagar and Saraswathipuram.

The MLA was accompanied by officials of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Company (CESC), Slum Board, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), Forest Department and Horticulture Department.

Residents complained of irregular water supply not abiding by the stipulated timings of Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW). Ramdas instructed MCC and VVWW officials to look into the problem.

A resident Ramakrishna alleged that old dried branches of tree were not pruned inviting danger especially during rain with gale.

Ramdas spoke to Range Forest Officer (RFO) Govindaraj on phone and instructed to cut the branches immediately. The residents complained CESC staff after installing new electric poles. CESC Assistant Engineer Shivanna assured the MLA that the old poles would be cleared soon.

The residents complained of shrubs growing on vacant sites.

Ramdas said that the owners of vacant sites should take the responsibility of cleaning shrubs.

Motivating the people, Ramdas himself took up cleaning of a vacant site inspiring the accompanying officials and residents to join.

Guddali puja: Ramdas performed ‘Guddali Puja’ for widening of roads near Maruti Temple in T.K. Layout. MCC Addl. Commissioner Shivananda Murthy and Corporator Shivakumar were present.