Mangalore- Unauthorized Petty Shops Demolished at Pumpwell Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje Daijiworld Media Network- (SR/VA)
Mangalore Jun 28: Some of the unauthorized petty shops and STD booths were demolished by Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) at Pumpwell here on Monday June 28.
The district administration decided to demolish these shops as they would trouble the developmental projects of MCC. The shopkeepers were informed before hand by the deputy commissioner V Ponnuraj on Friday June 25. Hence the process went on smoothly without any problems.
The demolition of the petty shops will continue in the Old bus stand and State Bank. The MCC officials and the police department have taken certain precautionary measures so that there won’t be any problems or inconvenience.
Dear Ismail K Perinje/Yanbu, Mr. Sunil was only opposing the biased action. I just wanted to clear that every illegal erections to be demolished. The place where you work it is said to be very clean because of the Royal Commission. My concern is beautification. Those petty shops lifted by the authority I have no pity on them. If it is illegal yes it is illegal. Taking action against buildings constructed by VIPs, I strongly support demolishing those. I used the word coward because some people simply pulling the party names like BJP etc. But still if it hurts I am really sorry for that. I didn't mean it for you.
@ PawanJaywalking is an informal term commonly used to refer to illegal or reckless pedestrian crossing on a roadwayThe ban: Jaywalking is not permitted. The Law: Calcutta traffic police guidelines.Penalty? Rs 50. You need to clarify what Inclined parking is. Parking is always parallel, perpendicular and 45 degree. and a rule does exist in the CMV act which says a person shall not walk behind a parked vehicle or a vehicle that is reversing. thats the reason always footpaths are ahead of the parking slot and not behind.So Please get your Facts Straight!
Not to make this issue a big deal .. huge malls which have been constructed already cannot be moved , and these small petty shops are easily movable . this is all happening due to the very bad planing by the developers years ago, if the proper plan would be uted then all these issues woudnt be there .and be positive , if you are feeling so sad for them please g ahead and help them nobody will stop you from doing so.
Dear Sunil I appriciate your concern and social responsibilty.Those who snubbed you are some or otherway no d facts about the issue.Your language,facts, ......are fantastic.Pls keep on posting your comments in DAIJIWORLD.Regards IKP.
Dear SunilIn fact, I have not stayed in the city limits of Mangalore as you did, as I am from the surrounding district of Udupi and commute to Mangalore on needs only.Glad to know your social background and pls dont take my comments to heart as it is/was never targetted personally but on the news subject.BTW, a small clatification for the traffic comments that you did in your posting:Jay-walking should not be fined, unless the traffic authority makes it a rule and plant appropriate traffic symbols in appropriate place. For ex: Near any school zones, if a traffic symbol of "Child and the slash" exist, it means nobody is allowed to jay-walk 100mtrs from the symbol. Same applies to lot more cases, but the symbol and the rules are to be in place and are to be informed.U Turn symbol in some countries such as Singapore means - U turn only could be done the next deviation. But in countries such as USA, U turn with Slash symbol is used as there are only few places that does banning of U turn. But it has to uniform throughout the state or country. So, is the problem of regional RTOs as they dont have means to take a decision perhaps.for your info,Inclined parking is also not good. Chances of hitting people behind is very high, as there is no visibility. So, either parallel or perpendicular parking in reverse is safe.BTW, speed limit has to be strictly 30 or 40km max taking mangalore roads into consideration, but I doubt they restrict to low limit.thanks
In order mangalore to become a better city, first the polticians need to stop poking their nose in all unrelated matters.These polticians inorder to gain fame or money during the elections, try out with all sort of influence which is a disease in our society. only then IAS officers, IPS officers can do their work efficiently and sincerely.
@ sureshi dont need to share any list with the Dc. your posting as though the persons in power are unaware inspite of all the newspaper reports on the unauthorised buildings. do u mean to imply that the persons in power do not have any knowledge of the irregularities ? if so they dont desere to be in power specially when licenses are issued by them, completion and occpancy certifcates are issued by them, NOC's from fire and other departments are perused by them before giving an occupancy certificate. @ Lydia i have seen you posting on relevant occassions. ur posts have always been unbiased. thank u. wonder why the people who post here either make it a communal issue, a BJP v/s Congress issue or a personal issue
@ mr. rajuNo one has commented against BJP. you are under the premise that the shops belonged to Muslims..but i hate to tell you that you are sadly Mistaken. there are more than 80% petty shops in Mangalore owned by Hindus.once a political party comes to power it isnt the government of the hindus or Muslims. its a Government of the Citizens. so please dont get BJP or congress into the scene and please stop being a 'koopa manduka'
Pawan JiI am not agaisnt the rich and Famous..as regards ur statement that " guess you may have to study Mangalore first and then the administration" i have lived here for 32 years! and i am a well qualified person who has been actively involved in Social Issues concerning Mangalore. FYI Akrama sakrama has nothing to do with illegal buildings. its for revenue land that has been illegally occupied.also FYI the Dc has nothing to do with this Demolition! suresh Sir.. as regards suggestions, i have regularly emailed the DC, SP and IGP with suggestions. not an as anonymous Citizen byt under my letterhead. one was to Ban a U turn at Jyoti Circle near Quality Hotel as vehicles coming from Balmatta New Road come in the path of vehicles proceeding towards Bunts Hostel. another sugegstion was to fine Jay walkers who cross roads where ever and whenever they wish specially at Hampankatta Junction and come in thw way of oncoming traffic.. the third was to take action against apartment blocks which do not have parking slots / vistors parking and who make visitors park on the road abd cause a traffic jam. eg. Presidency Flats at the entry to Arya Samaj Road. these suggestions were given on 11th october 2009. what action has been taken is for all to see!
Excellent work by the MunicipalityCity which is clean is always Green.
Mr.Joel, y r u sitting in Sydney and talking non sence,u know what central gove responsibility & state govt?come to mangalore and make the state non currupt if possible.
Good decision taken by the central Govt if u dont pressure the state Govt the corrupt state govt ll never improve.
NAZEER MANGALORE/RYDAs you said "Some idiots are comenting negatively and are cowards"I don't understand why U used word cowards for the specific issue and in the very next comments you are appriciating MR SUNIL'S comments which were as of your assumption is negative!Then my doubt is are U COWARD or IDIOT? While commenting in public domain it is better if you show some healthy culture.However your comments are in gross wieght not in net weight.
VERY GOOD BJP, PL KEEP MANGALORE CLEAN, WE DONT WANT TO SEE ONE MORE MUMBAI.
Good initiative from BJP, keep it up and keep Mangalore clean.
Dear Sunil Mangalore, thanks for your response. I too urge the city administration to act against all illegal buildings, whether it belongs to the rich or poor. As far as I know DC Mr. Ponnuraj is an un-biased officer. I hope he will definitely take right action without caring of any VIPs or politicians whether they belongs to the ruling party or opposition party. Let's join our hands together, forgetting all the political diffrences for the development of'Namma preethida Kudla'Our Mangalore should become a tourist attraction like other major cities. Mangalore is having all the potentials to become one of the major tourist attraction of our state. long live Mangalore.
ANAMIKA MANGALORE,FIRST COME OUT OF THE ANAMIKANESS! IF ANY UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES GOING IN THOSE PETTY SHOPS ITS ADMIN PROBLEM.DON'T GENERALISE THE THINGS.SOME "FAKE" LEADERS CONCERNED ABOUT MANGALORE BEAUTIFICATION IN THE COST OF POOR PETTY SHOP OWNERS LEAVING ILLEAGAL ROADSIDE BUILDS THEN IT IS YOUR APATHY TOWARDS THE POORS.FIRST OF ALL DON'T ASSUME YOURSELVES ALL NRIS ARE LIVING IN AIRCONDITIONED HUTS!THERE MAY BE ENOUGH PEOPLE WHO ARE WORKING UNDER 50 DEGREE CELCIUS AND HAVING NO ACs IN ROOMS.IT IS YOUR IGNORANT STATE OF MIND.
Hi Ismail,You found a right/correct negative thinking partner mr. Sunil( eventhough many people supported this act you forgot to mention them) and you want me also think like you- instead of criticizing, you and sunil please prepare a list of illegal buildings owned by the big shots and request Mangalore corporation to demolish that!! I think this is a positive constructive way of doing it! Criticism is very easy my friend- doing something positive is difficult.
Dear Sunil Mangalore, I agree with your point of view. I am not against demolishing the illegal buildings whether those are belongs to poor or rich. If it required by the city administration it should be demolished. As far as I know DC Mr. Ponnuraj is un-biased and he would definitely take action against those illegal structures. As a IAS officer he need not to be afraid of any political leaders whether they are from ruling party or from the opposition. He know his duties and he will do it rightly. thanks for your response Sunil.
@Sunil, MangaloreYou seemed to be a concerned citizen of Mangalore. So why not go ahead and share the list with the DC. At least constructively voice your opinion. What I said was those illegal shops are "ILLEGAL". They have to go. Period.At least it is a start in the right direction.
Dear Siv. What bold initiative you are referring to. Demolition of unauthorsed petty shops?. You can call a bold initiative if you issue notices to all the building owners who have deviated from the licence and approved plan and constructed huge structures including City Centre. It is a sad commentory that inspite of the fact that the City Centre building was unauthorised it was inaugurated by Sri J.Krishna Palemar in the presence of Mayor Mrs.Dugganna. There are many such buildings in Mangalore.Mr.Sunil has listed some of them. Anybody has courage to issue notices to such builders leave alone demolishing them.
ISMAIL K PERINJE, PERINJE/YANBU-KSA..as usual you comented agaisnt bjp ..thansk fro your knowledge..
Whatever (not just illegal bldgs.) is illegal should go for good from our society for a beautiful & better life. When we have values at individual & home level society will develop by itself.However, for M'lore the most important thing is to have a well planned drainage system, waste collection & water supply ensuring better quality of life.
Mr. Ponnuraj, you have got many comments appreciating your Mangalore beautification work. You will deserve true appreciation the day you touch the illegal buidlings belonging to Politicians & VIPs. Prove that law is equal to rich & poor. Don't just snatch the 'roti' of poor petty shop people.
Mr. DC you are doing good job. you are doing your duty... but keep justise weather it is poor or rich..God watching you...
It would be nice if Daiji readers refrain from hurling comments at each other. No matter rich or poor encroaching the government land is an offense. Every citizen has the right to report to authorities about such encroachment. When we were silent when such hutments were erected why are we sympathetic now ? People have made their money now time to stop. We must rather support the authorities who take trouble of clearing-out.As for BPL people, the government has enough schemes to eradicate poverty. Only one must be determined to prosper in life. A man lives out of begging but does not forget to have a baby every year. Responsibility rests within us - not with the government or the authorities.
Sunil, glad to know your knowledge about buildings of Mangalore and the regulations!! Also glad to know that you are against the rich and famous! God bless you and your knowledge about surroundings.Sometime rivers also changes the course like how the roads evolved in Mangalore and am sure you would point that as illegal as well. I guess you may have to study Mangalore first and then the administration.Legality, honesty, poverty, hygenity etc are different aspects and mixing them makes subject very complex. At some point in the past, things may have been illegal or informal from todays perspective, but does not mean that such structure is illegal today. Then why is government reviewing akrama-sakrama etc yojanas?FYI, if you look at most of the shrines etc structure, they started with no building but a thatched roof and a stone idol and clay lamps, name it Anantheswara temple of Udupi, Mangaladevi temple or oldest temples such as Vitla temple. Eventually every renovation was made to acquire more and more amenities. And at some point of time, it became a legalized entity with proper boundary of land etc., Same holds good to Church that has evolved from a holy cross on hillock or rocks.From district admin point of view, what DC is doing is commendable, which atleast would smoothen traffic of Mangalore.
Mr Yogish Canada,Don't talk rubbish.Those people who are forced to vacate haves not!With out reason you are dragging BJP in to the seen.We are not against the fixing the problem of Mangalore city.These laws are applied only aginst these BPLs and if their livelyhood denied by govt for the reason which may unavoidable don't you think they should be rehabiliated?Still if you are not convinced pls spare some time to read plenty of inputs provided by MR SUNIL MANGALORE.
Karnataka Shining.. Well done BJP govt. Congress had no guts to take such daring step towards beatification of Managalore. I saw few Gandhi Comments ( poor people, BPL etc).. who can not digest the development works in Mangalore. They want Mangalore similar to the Slum " Dharaavi" in mumbai with small petty shops and guttars . If they are so keen abot poor people, let them come out of their AC cabin in gulf countries and start a charity to the poors upliftment. These petty shops are not only petty shops they are alos centers for anti social activities such as Matka, one number lottery ,illegal liquor , center for chras, ganja, heroin, and some shops as booking agents for prostitutes.. The Muniscipality must stop issuing licence to these shops...
How many bus owners have their own garage? Many of them repair their bus on road side leaving oil grease on the road. Any one objects them? Justice should be served equally.
There are hundreds of unauthorized shops in every nook and corner of Mangalore City. A right step in a right direction is started and it should continue then only our city will be impressed by the visitors and we can expect development in the tourism industry.
@ SureshDo i Need to put out a list of Buildings of the Rich and Famous which are against all regulations and unauthorised ?will u then press that these buildings also need to be demolished ?? The Only Construction to be demolished was @oberle Towers, Balmatta when a host of shops of the lower middle class were demolished. what isnt any action taken on Essel Towers @ Bunts Hostel, Maharaja Heights @ Falnir, Empire Mall @ M.G. Road, PVS Building @ PVS Circle, Sanu Palace @ PVS Circle, Hotel Gold Finch and a host of Buildings which come in the way of road widening or are having deviations as against the approved plans
@ Nazeer - Speaking of people speaking negatively, there are several buildings owned by the rich and famous which are against all rules e.g. City Centre Mall - will the DC touch it ?i am not against beautification of the city, but alternative rehabiliation should have been done.Speaking of Beautification, at the Place where I Live in the heart of Mangalore, people living in Posh apartments throw waste onto the gutters and drains. But why isnt any action taken against these flat owners who do not want to spend Rs. 30 a Month on Door to Door Trash collection Facility of the Corporation. I urge You to Visit Arya Samaj Road and see for yourself. Several Apartments do not have parking slots due to unauthorised Basement Constructions causing Road Congestion.Justice will be served only when Both the Rich and Poor are treated with the same Yardstick.
When we see some good things are happening some idiots keep commenting negatively. This action would have taken a long back. It might be because DC had just returned from the States. I remember he was telling he want to make Mangalore beautiful. There is nothing to do with BJP or another party. Being educated still people act cowardly.
If Mangaloreans don't need the beautification then what made a Non-Magalorean Mr. Ponnuraj to help us making it? We all should support this good work. Shame on negative commentors.
Hi Sabir/Ismail,How many BPL from India is taken to UAE and Saudi and harassed? Do you have any complaints or protests lodged against that?- something good happening, in Mangalore and you are finding some negatives in it? Don't you think Your negative comments are based only one fact that it is happening under the leadership of BJP?
@Sunil, Mangalore,On the positive side, atleast justice is served one way!! You will agree these shops are unauthorised, and are in the way of Road widening, new Bus terminus and other development activities.
About the only difference between the poor and the rich, is this, the poor suffer misery, while the rich have to enjoy it.
Wah... Very nice..Ghareeb ke Pet pe Laath... Keep it up..
Good work Mr.Ponnuraj.Keep it up
Wah! What Justice...City Centre Mall and a Host of other Commercial and residential Buildings which are unauthorised remain untouched........but when it comes to petty shops...u get a well publicised Demolition
Those people having petty shops are BPL and their rehabiliation ensured any alternative way.See the images aged and poor people.
Good Work Mr. Ponnuraj. Keep it up.I agree that, these initiatives hit hard on the stomach of the poor. Hhowever, these bold initiatives are must for the proper planning and development of the City.You have done a marvellous job in Udupi too. Due to your vision, the Highway between bannanje till Manipal, including Kalsanka improved a lot.I commend your great spirit. Keep it up.
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