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