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Operation of All PGs and Service Apartments Must Comply with Safety Standards: D.S. Ramesh

Operation of All PGs and Service Apartments Must Comply with Safety Standards: D.S. Ramesh

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Bengaluru, Jan. 3- The Commissioner of Bengaluru East City Corporation, D.S. Ramesh, today conducted inspections across various areas under the East City Corporation limits, including inspections of PG accommodations, lakes, garbage black spots, the electric crematorium, and sealing operations of commercial buildings for revenue recovery. Inspection of Over 20 PGs: In the interest of public health and safety, all owners, operators, and managers of PG accommodations within the Bengaluru East City Corporation limits have been directed to immediately review and strictly comply with all prescribed safety protocols, including but not limited to the following: * Safe and authorized use of LPG/gas connections * Prohibition of illegal or unsafe gas cylinders * Adequate ventilation an...
Strict Compliance with Safety Regulations Mandatory in Service Apartments, Hostels and PGs – D.S. Ramesh

Strict Compliance with Safety Regulations Mandatory in Service Apartments, Hostels and PGs – D.S. Ramesh

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Bengaluru, Jan. 01: Strict Compliance with Safety Regulations Mandatory in Service Apartments, Hostels and PGs – D.S. Ramesh The Commissioner of the Bengaluru East City Corporation,  D.S. Ramesh, stated that the owners, operators and managers of all service apartments, hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodations within the City Corporation’s limits must inspect their premises and ensure strict compliance, within the stipulated time, with all safety regulations prescribed by the City Corporation, along with all other applicable safety norms. The primary objective of this measure is to prevent the recurrence of tragic incidents such as recent gas explosions and fire accidents, and to ensure the safety of public life and property. In this context, owners, operators and managers must...
Formation of Coordination Committee for Timely Redressal of Public Grievances: D.S. Ramesh

Formation of Coordination Committee for Timely Redressal of Public Grievances: D.S. Ramesh

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Bengaluru, Dec. 16: In accordance with the directions of the Chief Commissioner, Greater Bengaluru Authority, a Coordination Committee comprising officials from all concerned departments has been constituted under the leadership of the Joint Commissioners within the limits of the Bengaluru East City Corporation. East City Corporation Commissioner D.S. Ramesh convened a meeting with officials to review the functioning of the committee and issued necessary directions. He stated that the committee will play a crucial role in ensuring swift, transparent, and effective resolution of public grievances. Formation of the Committee: The Joint Commissioners of the zones will serve as the Chairpersons of the committee, while the Deputy Commissioners of the zones will act as Member Secretarie...
Strengthen Animal Welfare and Infrastructure Development: D.S. Ramesh

Strengthen Animal Welfare and Infrastructure Development: D.S. Ramesh

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Bengaluru, Nov 20:- To enhance animal husbandry and animal welfare initiatives within the limits of the Bengaluru East City Corporation, Commissioner D.S. Ramesh chaired a review meeting of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) Monitoring Committee. Key Points Discussed in the Meeting 1. Effective Implementation of ABC and ARV Programmes To improve the efficiency of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme, the Commissioner instructed officials to fix a target of 50 ABC surgeries per zone per day, amounting to 100 surgeries daily through two agencies. Agencies were directed to strictly adhere to these targets. As the current ABC and ARV tenders will expire in January, officials were instructed to finalise separate tenders for both services by the e...
14 PGs Sealed for Violating SOP Guidelines: D.S. Ramesh,Bengaluru East City Corporation Commissioner

14 PGs Sealed for Violating SOP Guidelines: D.S. Ramesh,Bengaluru East City Corporation Commissioner

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Bengaluru, 18 Nov: Bengaluru East City Corporation Commissioner D.S. Ramesh stated that, in the interest of public health and safety, instructions have been issued to the Health Department to take action against PG accommodations operating illegally without obtaining trade licenses and violating SOP norms within the corporation limits. A special trade license enforcement campaign has also been initiated. 14 PGs Sealed: Under the guidance of Additional Commissioner (Development) Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar, a team led by Health Officer Dr. Savita, along with medical officers and health inspectors, inspected several paying guest accommodations. Fourteen PGs operating commercial or non-residential activities in residential areas without complying with the conditions and regulations pres...
Inspection of PGs and Hostels to Ensure Compliance with GBA Act – Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar

Inspection of PGs and Hostels to Ensure Compliance with GBA Act – Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar

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Bengaluru, Nov. 11: Additional Commissioner (Development) Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar has announced that comprehensive inspection drives will be undertaken to identify and take action against unauthorized and illegal Paying Guest (PG) and hostel accommodations operating within the limits of the Bengaluru East City Corporation. In the interest of public health and safety, strict enforcement will be carried out against PGs and hostels functioning in residential areas for commercial or non-residential purposes in violation of the provisions, terms, and conditions prescribed under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Act, 2024. To ensure effective implementation, the East City Corporation has appointed the Health Officers of each zone as Nodal Officers. Under their supervision, inspecti...
Close down hostels operating in violation of guidelines: Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar

Close down hostels operating in violation of guidelines: Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar

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  Bengaluru, Nov. 4: Additional Commissioner (Development) of Bengaluru East City Corporation, Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar, chaired a review meeting today to assess the progress of the Health Department. The meeting covered key areas including national health programmes, birth and death registration, Indira Canteens, hostels, food safety and quality, and trade licensing. National Health Programmes: The Additional Commissioner reviewed the implementation of health programmes under the corporation’s limits and instructed officials to: * Conduct larval surveys and conduct “Dry Days” regularly as a preventive measure against dengue. * Collect monthly reports from all hospitals to ensure strict monitoring of tuberculosis control measures. * Ensure effective distribution o...