How to apply for a commercial electricity connection?

Completion or occupancy certificate from the local authority is required to apply for commercial electricity connection.

Additionally, one has to provide documents proving the ownership or occupation, along with attested copies of the documents showing the proposed location of the meter board. An agreement should also be made on Rs.50 stamp paper.

The application for commercial electricity connection should be filled at the nearest BESCOM sub-divisional office, and remit the required registration fee. The power installation will be serviced within a month from the date of receipt of the licensed contractor's report.

For details, contact: 080 22341199 or log on to www.bescom.org/en/services

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 09-Dec-2009

What steps to take if you are stopped by a traffic police just to check documents

According to orders given to all traffic policemen, they are not supposed to stop any motorist just for checking documents. The motorists have the right to refuse the officer's request. However, motorist's documents can be checked if an offense has been committed. If a motorist has been stopped without any reason, he can note down the name and rank of the police officer and lodge a complaint on the website or email.

The complainant would be required to mention details for necessary action to be taken. Complaints can be mailed at addlcptrafficbcp@gmail.com

For details, contact: 080-25588444/555 or log on to www.bangaloretrafficpolice.gov.in

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 08-Dec-2009

Dr. Radha Murthy's war against age

Dr. Radha S Murthy, fournder of the Nightingales Medical Trust, has made it her life's work to provide help and support - physical and emotional - to the elderly.

Nightingales Elders Enrichment Centre:
080-23342929 and 080-41244017
Sandhya Kiran: 080-41242448 and 080-41248440
Elder's Helpline: 1090 or Office of Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) at 080-22943226

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 12, 06-Dec-2009

Additional Info:
Nightingales Elder Care Website

Whom to complain against smokers in public places

If you come across anyone smoking in public places such as hotels, pubs, clubs, bar, bus stations and other places, you can bring it to the notice of the medical officer of that particular ward.
Complaints can be made against the person who is indulging in smoking and also the owner of the place. In such cases, call up the BBMP helpline and give them details of the location. The officials at control room will give you the telephone number of the medical officer of the ward to whom you can complain.
A fine of Rs.200 will be collected from the offender. The proprietor, who runs the public place, will have to pay Rs.200 for each offender.

For details, contact: 22221188/22660000

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 25-Nov-2009

Who all are eligible to apply for a BDA site?

A person who is domiciled in Karnataka for not less than 15 years prior to the date of registration can apply for a Bangalore Development Authority site. The applicant should be 18 years of age.
Officers belonging to All India Services and serving either in Karnataka or outside, who have a minimum of two years domicile prior to the issue of the notification, are also eligible to apply.
However any persons, whose family members or dependents of the family own a site or a house or have been allotted a house or site by BDA or a co-operative society, is not eligible to apply.

For details, contact 080-23442271 or log on to www.bdabangalore.org

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 24-Nov-2009

Exceptions where incomes of family members are clubbed for charging Income Tax

Each member of the family will be charged separately on his or her income. There are, however, certain exceptions as stated in section 64 of the Income-tax Act.
The income arising to the spouse of an individual directly or indirectly from assets transferred directly or indirectly to the spouse by such an individual other than for adequate consideration or in connection with an agreement to live apart shall be included in the income of the individual.
All incomes of a minor above Rs.1,500 shall be included in the income of that parent of the child whose total income excluding the minor's income is greater.

For details, log on to www.incometaxbangalore.org

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 21-Nov-2009

What is Master Pass and How it will help Motorists

Motorists have to carry their original driving license (DL) and insurance certificate. These documents should be produced for inspection if asked for by a traffic police. But there is provision under the Karnataka Motor Vehicle Rules to obtain a 'master pass' for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers and 4-wheelers from the RTO which is a proof that the driver has valid documents which includes certificate of registration, taxation card, insurance certificate and DL.

If a motorist is carrying a master pass, there is no need to carry a DL and insurance certificate. Traffic police officers have been instructed not to stop motorists to check documents.

For details, contact: 080-25588444 or log on to www.bangaloretrafficpolice.gov.in

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 06-Nov-2009

Whom to contact if BWSSB Officials have not responded to your complaint

While filing an application for change of water pipeline connection or for new connection or any problem, if the water officials fail to respond with 7 days, people can approach the various water adalats which are held in the city.

There are grievance redressal meetings convened once a month. They are chaired by the executive engineers. There are 17 sub-divisional offices where meetings are held.

People can use the water adalats to resolve problems related to billing, water supply, underground drainage etc.

For details, contact: 22945105 or log on to www.bwssb.org

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 27-Oct-2009

Whom to contact for registering civic complaints

Prahari is a 27x4 helpline set up by the civic body for registering civic complaints.

The Prahari squad will attend to problems like garbage collection, construction of unauthorised buildings or tree felling in your area. once you lodge the complaint, the squad will reach the spot in 30 minutes. Six patrol vehicles and over 25 rescue workers remain on call. On an average, Prahari receives more than 30 calls per day and up to 50 calls on holidays. Calls increase during the monsoon as flooding and tree felling cases will be on the rise.

The squad prevents dumping of garbage into drains and open places. It also handles calls on waste meat dumped in parks.

For details, contact: 2222-1188, 2229-7595, 2210-0031/32/33/34/35.


Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 28-Oct-2009

Avoid accepting Rs.1,000/- note of series 2 AQ and 8 AC

Dear All,

Avoid accepting Rs.1,000/- note of series 2 AQ and 8 AC

More then 2.00 CR duplicate notes worth Rs.2,000 CR have already entered India.

Copy of this circular from RBI is also attached.

Please read & pass it on to Family & Friends

Thanks.

How to obtain license for your pet

If you have a pet at home, it is mandatory to obtain a license from the Bruhat Bangalore Mahananagara Palike (BBMP) for the security of the dog. Many pet lovers seem to be not aware of this.

Applications and licenses for pet dogs can be obtained from respective BBMP sub-health offices. Before applying for a license, vaccinate your dog and produce a vaccination certificate from a veterinary surgeon.

Licenses will be valid only for a year and have to be renewed annually. For applications for licenses, walk into any of the BBMP health offices in your zone from Monday to Saturday between 10am to 5:30pm. The application costs Rs.10 and the license costs Rs.100.

For further details, you can contact the BBMP health offices in your zone - 22221188

Send your suggestions at speakupdna@gmail.com

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 22-Jun-2009

Indian Railway Enquiry Through SMS

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is proud to announce the launch of their latest initiative in Customer Satisfaction, "Railways on SMS". Now you have the power of RAIL ENQUIRY on SMS 139. You can avail the following services:

- Accomodation/Seat availability
SMS "Train [Train Number] [Date of Journey - DDMMYY] [Station From - STD Code] [Station To: STD Code] [Class] [Class Type]" to 139.
Example: Train 4257 160708 0542 011 3A G

- Fare enquiry
SMS "Fare [Train Number] [Date of Journey - DDMMYY] [Station From - STD Code] [Station To - STD Code] [Class] [Class Type]" to 139.
Example: Fare 4257 160708 0542 011 3A G

- Ticket Status / PNR enquiry
SMS "PNR [10 Digit PNR Number]" to 139.
Example: PNR 1234567890

- Current Train running position
SMS "Fare [Train Number] [Date of Journey - DDMMYY] [Station From - STD Code]" to 139.
Example: Train 2012 010509 011

The services is currently available on AirTel, Vodafone, Idea, Aircel, Loop(BPL), Tata and MTNL. This service will be launched soon on BSNL and Reliance network too. Premium Charges of Rs.3 per SMS is applicable.

Source: IRCTC website.

How to apply for a New Power (Electricity) Connection?

The application in the prescribed form should be registered by the licensee at the jurisdictional section/sub-division office on payment of registration-cum-processing fee.

For permanent supply, along with the application, you need to have to register application with proof of ownership/occupation documents, attested true copies or photostat copies of the documents showing the proposed location of the meter board prepared by the licensed electrical contractor and agreement on Rs.50 stamp paper in the standard format.

The installation will be serviced within 1 month from the date of receipt of the contractor's completion-cum-test report along with the wiring diagram.

For further details, you can contact helpline: 24 hours line 155313, BWSSB Office 22945100

Send your suggestions at speakupdna@gmail.com

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 4, 11-Jun-2009

LPG Cylinder Helpline

If you have any problems related to LPG cylinder, here is a helpline for you. Customers of Hindustan Petroleum can use this helpline to file complaints. It is manned by four people working from 6pm to 8am. They will immediately attend to your call and provide the required service. Customers coming under Bangalore North, South, and East can avail this service. HP Helpline: 2356 3805.

Source: DNA Bangalore, Page 6, 07-May-2009

BSNL Mela on 13th and 14th March 2009

Fabulous Promotional Offers on following (Valid on 13th & 14th March 2009):

- Landline
- Broadband
- Landline with Broadband
- Incentive for Re-connection
- Government/PSU Employee offers
- EVDO / NIC
- Mobile

Fun and Fiesta from Oxford Bookstore

Fun and Fiesta from Oxford Bookstore Festival for Childrens from 2 years to 4 years at Leela Palace, Bangalore on 14-Feb-2009.

BMTC launches two new bus services

In the core of the bustling city, short-distance travel comes at a price. It also comes with heated arguments with autorickshaw drivers and that exasperating hunt for parking space. The Agenda for Bangalore Infrastructure Development (ABIDe) task force has identified a potential way out — a circular bus service exclusively for the central business district (CBD).
The task force, in its transportation blueprint, has recommended a Hop On Hop Off (HOHO) service by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) around the CBD. The high-frequency, fixed fare (Rs 5) service has been proposed as a concerted move to increase use of public transport and, in turn, reduce the number of vehicles on the already choking roads in the core city areas. The proposal includes pedestrian crossings at all stations. It will be launched on Tuesday (see box).
The HOHO service is in clockwise and anti-clockwise directions, covering 33 stops. Globally, HOHO services are extensively used for loop trips taken by tourists who want to get a first taste of must-see must-do things. The transportation blueprint — prepared by Ashwin Mahesh of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and TOI’s Lead India winner R K Misra — identifies HOHO service as supplementary to other transportation plans, including proposed bus priority lanes and small buses that could ply on narrow roads.
“The idea is to create circular routes in different areas where people can work and shop. We are proposing a service frequency of about 10 minutes. The HOHO service in the CBD is experimental and it can be replicated in other areas, like the Jayanagar-JP Nagar neighbourhoods,’’ Misra told TOI. The service is targeted at people who don’t want to leave their cars even when on short-distance trips.

Source: Times of India, 10-Feb-2009, Page 3