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