<p>Vivekanandanagar, which was created keeping in mind the growth of the city and demand for residential sites around 10 years ago is yet to get basic amenities. <br /><br /></p>.<p>One look at the area, which is covered with wild bushes and vacant sites that has become a breeding place for rodents and reptiles, it is difficult to identify it as a residential layout.<br /><br />Basic amenities like water, road, underground drain, park and others are yet to be taken care of. So, site owners hesitate to build their dream houses.<br /><br />Even after 10 years, the Mandya Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is in deep slumber.<br /><br />Steps were taken in 2009 during the tenure of Vidya Nagendra as MUDA president to clean the layout and the expenses were borne by MUDA.<br /><br />But, unfortunately, due to lack of maintenance the layout returned to the same condition and hardly resembles a residential layout.<br /><br />It is also reported that the place has become a safe haven for nefarious activities as people seldom visit the area.<br /><br />The layout has been divided into A B C D E F blocks and is still to see development. The mud roads are pathetic without asphaltation.<br /><br />Siddaraju, a resident of B Block says there is no UGD system and streetlights. <br /><br />All the drains are clogged and though taps are installed for Cauvery water, there is no water supply. The borewell water is not fit for use.<br /><br />When contacted, MUDA president Basavegowda said it was the responsibility of the site owners to keep their sites clean and not depend on MUDA. <br /><br />“It has come to our notice, the site owners will be levied penalty and steps will be taken as per rules,” he said.<br /><br />There is a deadline for the site owners to construct houses, allotment of sites would be cancelled and withdrawn from those who violate it, he said.<br /><br />Moreover, tenders have been called for taking up underground drainage works and works will begin soon. <br /><br />All development works would be completed in phases and it has been decided to sanction Rs 30 crore for the purpose, he added.<br /></p>
<p>Vivekanandanagar, which was created keeping in mind the growth of the city and demand for residential sites around 10 years ago is yet to get basic amenities. <br /><br /></p>.<p>One look at the area, which is covered with wild bushes and vacant sites that has become a breeding place for rodents and reptiles, it is difficult to identify it as a residential layout.<br /><br />Basic amenities like water, road, underground drain, park and others are yet to be taken care of. So, site owners hesitate to build their dream houses.<br /><br />Even after 10 years, the Mandya Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is in deep slumber.<br /><br />Steps were taken in 2009 during the tenure of Vidya Nagendra as MUDA president to clean the layout and the expenses were borne by MUDA.<br /><br />But, unfortunately, due to lack of maintenance the layout returned to the same condition and hardly resembles a residential layout.<br /><br />It is also reported that the place has become a safe haven for nefarious activities as people seldom visit the area.<br /><br />The layout has been divided into A B C D E F blocks and is still to see development. The mud roads are pathetic without asphaltation.<br /><br />Siddaraju, a resident of B Block says there is no UGD system and streetlights. <br /><br />All the drains are clogged and though taps are installed for Cauvery water, there is no water supply. The borewell water is not fit for use.<br /><br />When contacted, MUDA president Basavegowda said it was the responsibility of the site owners to keep their sites clean and not depend on MUDA. <br /><br />“It has come to our notice, the site owners will be levied penalty and steps will be taken as per rules,” he said.<br /><br />There is a deadline for the site owners to construct houses, allotment of sites would be cancelled and withdrawn from those who violate it, he said.<br /><br />Moreover, tenders have been called for taking up underground drainage works and works will begin soon. <br /><br />All development works would be completed in phases and it has been decided to sanction Rs 30 crore for the purpose, he added.<br /></p>
