Mysuru: More skeletons are tumbling out of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) shelves in the “Car Rental Scam” where elected representatives and their officers were found misusing public money and availing facilities that they are not entitled to. The scam came to light yesterday when Nandeesh Preetham, Chairperson, MCC’s Standing Committee on Town Planning and…
Mysuru: By exposing the “Car Rental Scam” in the Mysuru City Corporation, Nandeesh Preetham has followed the footsteps of his father late H.S. Shankaralingegowda (HSS) who was an MLA. Shankaralingegowda was known for his public-friendly moves and he always used to raise his voice against misuse of tax payers’ money. He was known to rush…
Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) engages 64 rented cars from three car rental companies and pays a monthly rent of Rs. 15,01,376. These cars are provided to various officers and to the seven Standing Committee Chairmen. As rentals to the car companies, in March 2017, the MCC has paid Rs. 5,06,544 to S.V. &…
Sir, This refers to the letter titled “Simple and effective public toilets: Will MCC take up this initiative?” (SOM dated Apr. 24). The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has already gone in for e-toilets. These e-toilets can be operated by inserting coins and it has automatic flushing system. One such e-toilet has been installed on Devaraj…
Construction debris and garbage is being dumped on the Service Road along the Ring Road near Rajarajeshwari Nagar (Ananda Nagar) which is becoming an eyesore and is also hindering the smooth flow of traffic. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to clear the debris and garbage and also penalise those who are found dumping…
Mysuru: After the free phone controversy that rocked Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) where the State Government disconnected BSNL mobile connections of over 200 users including Corporators and officers for gross misuse, another major row of car rentals has hit the civic body. It has now come to light that the MCC is paying crores…
Mysuru: Denying charges that certain Corporators misused free mobile connections offered by BSNL under CUG (Closed User Group) which led to the disconnection of all mobile phones, Mayor M.J. Ravikumar alleged that the MCC Commissioner did not bring to the notice of the MCC Council, the circular issued by the Directorate of Municipal Administration on…
Mysuru: The State Government has cracked the whip on misuse of free mobile connections by Corporators and selected officers of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). Already many free connections offered under Corporate User Group (CUG) of BSNL have been disconnected and all the connections are expected to be disconnected by tomorrow. Over 200 free post-paid mobile…
Mysuru: Will the heritage city of Mysuru bag the prestigious ‘Cleanest City’ in India title for 2016, the third time in a row? The city had bagged the award for two consecutive times earlier under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The award will be announced in the first week of May and officials from the Mysuru…
Garbage that is being collected is piled up and set afire on Soji Street coming under MCC Ward No. 37, causing inconvenience to the residents who have to inhale toxic smoke emanating from the burning heap every day. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps and instruct their employees not to do so.
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