MCC to develop public utilities worth Rs 22.97 crore

Mangaluru: Rs 22.97 crore from premium FAR funds will be utilised by Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) for 13 major works planned in the second phase of the MCC action plan which include development of roads, circles, storm water drains, and footpaths.

The proposal was submitted by mayor Bhaskar K at the general meeting on Thursday Feb 28. The mayor informed that a total of Rs 22.97 crore would be used from the premium FAR collected by the Town Planning committee when issuing licence to buildings within the corporation’s jurisdiction.

Speaking at the meeting Corporator Abdul Rauf said that the funds released under premium FAR should be allocated as per the guidelines of the work and not diverted to other proposed works. The corporators also demanded that additional funds be allocated for developmental works in their respective wards.

During the meeting the sanitation and solid waste management bylaw 2018 was approved. The law includes segregation of waste at source, prevention of burning waste, reduce, reuse and recycle dry waste, construction of smaller units for the conversion of organic waste to manure, to reduce the amount of waste coming into the main unit and scientific management of biomedical waste. As per the law any violation will attract penalty.

It was decided during the meeting to submit the model building bylaw applicable to Mangaluru city for government approval. The new bylaw considers Mangaluru as a hilly area and is formed adherence to the final order by the government to introduce amendments and inclusion of more provisions in the existing by-law.

As per the new by-law, rules will be imposed to install at least two CCTV cameras in the buildings bigger than 500 square metres and provision of CMAR/CMR monitor at low-risk buildings. It also has provisions to obtain services of an alternative empaneled professional, if the original empaneled professional delays the work.

MCC commissioner Mohammd Nazeer informed that the first phase of a paperless office has been approved by the government.

“The government will implement a centralised system for the computerisation of public services in all city corporations. Arrangements have been made to ensure proper availability of water in summer. There will be regular water supply till March-end. Water supply in Surathkal is hit due to frequent power disruptions. The issue will be addressed by Mescom,” said Mr Nazeer.