Reviewing civic readiness across Mahadevapura and K.R. Puram ahead of December’s ‘Bengaluru Jatre’, Commissioner D.S. Ramesh rapped engineers over four-month pothole delays and stalled demolitions.
Bengaluru: 11 November 2026
Make All Necessary Arrangements for the Grand Celebration of ‘Bengaluru Jatre’: D.S. Ramesh
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Bengaluru East City Corporation Commissioner D.S. Ramesh with Corporation officials to discuss preparations for the ‘Bengaluru Jatre’, being organised under the leadership of the Greater Bengaluru Authority, the progress of the Ward One Campaign, pothole repairs, demolition of unauthorised buildings, junction development, removal of abandoned vehicles and redressal of public grievances within the Corporation limits.
The ‘Bengaluru Jatre’ will be held from December 4 to 13. As part of the celebrations, Mega, Medium and Mini Events will be organised. ITI Limited and the Dasara Grounds at Pattandur Agrahara have been identified as venues for Medium Events within the Corporation limits. A total of 10 locations are proposed for Mini Events, with five locations each to be identified in the K.R Puram and Mahadevapura zones, the Commissioner instructed.
One-day programmes will be organised at each location. Necessary arrangements, including stages, sound systems and lighting, must be made. Artist teams from the GBA and the Department of Kannada and Culture will participate. Local artists must also be identified and their remuneration finalised. A variety of activities, including Walkathons, Cyclothons, sports events, rangoli competitions and food festivals, should be planned. The Commissioner emphasised the importance of public participation by involving local residents, colleges and prominent personalities. Officials were instructed to prepare a comprehensive programme plan and submit it to the Corporation.
Action to Remove Abandoned Vehicles
The Commissioner directed officials to prioritise the prompt removal of abandoned vehicles parked along roadsides and on footpaths. A total of 53 abandoned vehicles have been identified within the Corporation limits, of which three have been released and handed over to their respective owners. Action must be taken to scrap the remaining vehicles in accordance with the prescribed procedures. Officials must proactively identify and remove vehicles that have been left unattended in their respective wards for several years. He cautioned them against negligence in this regard.
Strict Instructions for Demolition of Unauthorised Buildings
The Commissioner expressed displeasure that notices had been issued to unauthorised buildings in only six out of the eight sub-divisions under the Corporation. He questioned the officials for failing to initiate demolition action even after issuing notices. Appropriate action must be taken against unauthorised buildings and paying guest (PG) accommodations in accordance with the rules. Unauthorised buildings that are still under construction must also be identified and acted upon. All Executive Engineers were instructed to prioritise demolition of unauthorised buildings within their respective jurisdictions.
Expedite the Progress of Development Works
The Commissioner expressed dissatisfaction over the slow progress of asphalting and concrete road works being undertaken under the CMIDP. All works across the divisions must be expedited and completed within this month. Bills must be submitted immediately after completion of the works, and progress details must be uploaded in a spreadsheet. No civil works, including drain construction, development of footpaths and removal of encroachments on footpaths, should remain pending, he instructed.
Ensure Timely Redressal of Complaints Received Through the Sahaya App
The Commissioner directed officials to ensure the prompt resolution of public complaints registered through the Sahaya App. A system must be put in place to generate pending complaint reports ward-wise, sub-division-wise and zone-wise. Necessary arrangements must also be made to ensure that pending cases are clearly reflected in the login accounts of Assistant Engineers and Assistant Executive Engineers. A training programme will be organised on November 12 in this regard. All officials and staff associated with the Sahaaya App must attend the training without fail, he instructed.
Review of Ward One Campaign Progress
The Commissioner reviewed the progress of works undertaken across various wards under the Ward One Campaign, including pothole repairs, removal of black spots, road and footpath improvements, desilting of drains and clearance of construction and demolition (C & D) waste. Officials must submit comprehensive details of completed and pending works. Public grievances must be given priority and effective solutions provided without delay. He also directed officials to ensure coordination among various departments for the effective implementation of the campaign’s objectives.
Priority to Waste Management and Cleanliness
The Commissioner instructed officials to formulate and implement effective awareness campaigns to educate citizens on waste segregation, separate collection of wet and dry waste, prevention of littering in public places and scientific management of construction and demolition waste. IEC (Effective Information, Education and Communication) initiatives must be undertaken to improve public awareness about cleanliness and proper waste management, he directed.
Commissioner Expresses Displeasure Over Delay in Pothole Repairs
The Corporation has set a target of making all wards pothole-free. However, the Commissioner expressed serious displeasure that not a single ward had been declared pothole-free even four months after the review meeting on the issue. Noting that potholes continue to exist on arterial and sub-arterial roads, he questioned the officials about the delay in repairing them, particularly when wards with relatively fewer potholes had already been identified for this purpose. He instructed officials to personally inspect roads within their jurisdictions and immediately fill all potholes. The issue must be treated with utmost seriousness, and officials must ensure that citizens do not have to lodge complaints about potholes. He directed them to take this up as a challenge and achieve the target within the stipulated time.
Additional Commissioner (Development) Lokhande Snehal Sudhaka, Mahadevapura Zone Joint Commissioner Dr. Dakshayini K., K.R Puram Zone Joint Commissioner Dr. Yathish Ullal, Chief Engineers M. Lokesh and Vishwanath J., along with other zone-level and divisional officials, were present at the meeting.