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The solution for street-lighting has to be multifold according to residents who spoke to BM highlighting different facets of the problem.

Activists say that the BBMP needs to take action to stop debris dumping. “There is so much garbage dumped in the area. There is also a lot of dust flying around, inconveniencing motorists. When BBMP takes on a project, it should be completed; they chopped the trees, and there is no proper deadline even now. BBMP needs to fasten the work and fence the area.

N a knee jerk reaction to the unfortunate incident that claimed the life of an engineer at KR Circle underpass in May last year, the BBMP authorities announced many plans to upgrade underpasses in the city. Though the BBMP did some work at a few underpasses, many underpasses crave attention.

In response, the BBMP Commissioner provided key insights, including the mapping of 22,000 roads under the BBMP jurisdiction. He clarified that property tax will be determined based on the property ID assigned by the BBMP, ensuring differentiation between diverse properties, such as slums in the CBD and upscale villas in Jakkur.

According to Namma Bengaluru Foundation, the property owners may face increased tax burdens, particularly if the guidance values are higher than the current property assessments. It said that this sudden change could be financially burdensome for residents, especially those on fixed incomes.