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Palike norms on disposal of debris thrown to the winds

Last Updated 15 September 2015, 19:34 IST

The guidelines framed by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on disposal of Construction and Demolition (C and D) debris have disappeared into thin air with many builders not following them.

Effective since November 2014, the rules say that the occupiers, owners and developers of the construction project are solely responsible for the removal and disposal of C and D waste. They further state that the debris should not be disposed off on roads, in drains or at places that cause nuisance to the public.

The Palike has earmarked seven C and D waste management sites in the City for dumping the debris. With most builders unaware of the rules, debris lies uncleared in many places.

K Prakash, a resident of Doddakammanahalli, off Bannerghatta Road, said, “Even the BBMP officials seem to be unaware of the guidelines. The debris is lying uncleared on a stretch on Bannerghatta Road where widening and retarring work was undertaken by the Palike.”

Subhash S, a resident of Nagasandra, said that at the Peenya Industry Metro Station, the construction debris is lying for the past two months. He said, “It is the responsibility of the BMRCL officials to clear the debris once the work is complete. Apart from being an unpleasant sight, it creates a lot of pollution.”

Some residents said that BBMP should inform the citizens about the guideliness and create more awareness. Subramaniam H P, a resident building a house on a 30X40 sq ft site said, “Small-time builders, usually, dispose off the debris by handing it over to private tractors. While sanctioning the building plan, the Palike should inform us about the guidelines so that we can follow them.”

A Palike official from the East zone said that fines ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000 are being collected from builders who do not comply with the rules. He added, “Occupiers generating small quantities of C and D waste can   contact the BBMP for hiring services of C and D waste transporters or empanelled vendors. The tender process is under consideration and the service will be operational in two to three months.”

Palike Commissioner Kumar Naik said that cases are being filed against those not following the rules.

He added, “While big builders are following the rules to some extent, small time builders deposit the debris at vacant sites and roads. In interior parts of the city, demolition waste is generated in huge quantities as old houses are razed down. We are trying our best to create awareness among the public.”

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(Published 15 September 2015, 19:34 IST)

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