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Welcome but

needs a

second look

Sir, — This refers to the news report (The Hindu, September 18) on the Minister of State for Labour and Haj, Tanvir Sait, announcing ESI coverage for teaching and non-teaching staff of private education institutions drawing a salary of less than Rs. 7,500 a month. The non-teaching employees of most private educational institutions get salaries ranging between Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 4,000. They also have statutory obligations such as Provident Fund and Professional Tax, which are deducted at source thus reducing their take-home pay. Though deduction towards ESI is a social security measure as far as unorganised workers are concerned, keeping the salary structure of individuals working in private educational institutions in mind a second look is a must before the Government implements its decision. One thing the Government could do is bring the employees of private educational institutions on par with those employed in government and aided institutions with regard to salary structure, working atmosphere, leave, etc. But if the Government without first taking ameliorative steps gives effect to its decision, the employees, whom it wants to benefit, will find it difficult even to lead a normal life.

Prabhakar Rao P.T.,

Bangalore

Inconvenience

to passengers

Sir, — The departure time of Kaveri (Chennai) Express train has been changed. It now leaves Bangalore at an odd hour: 11.45 p.m. Now, without a train service at or around 9 p.m. towards Chennai, passengers travelling from far off places in the city to the railway station have been forced to spend extra money on autorickshaws as the timing of Kaveri Express has become inconvenient. Moreover, passengers travelling by this train can only go to sleep past midnight, which is again an inconvenience to senior citizens and children. I request the authorities concerned to restore the original timing of this train.

Kalyanam,

Bangalore

Police station

needed

Sir, — A site was allotted for the construction of a police station near I `A' Main Road in Chennammana Achukattu area long ago. As the area is quiet, thefts occur in the daytime too. So a police station is necessary there. Though several years have lapsed since the site was allotted, the governments in the State have not shown any interest in getting the police station constructed, as they have not sanctioned funds for it. The site is now in a neglected state with the threat of parthenium growth looming large. It is expected that at least the present Government will show some interest in protecting the people of the area by sanctioning funds for the construction of the police station.

A. Sama Rao,

Bangalore

Blame

game

Sir, — The deaths by electrocution in the recent weeks, particularly the death of a boy in Indiranagar, in the city only shows the apathy of the authorities concerned towards people's life. Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), the cable operators and the Bangalore Mahanagara Palike indulged in a blame game and made promises through the media that they would try to prevent such accidents in the future. But they do not seem to have made any efforts in this direction. To start with, BESCOM can take up on priority insulation of twisted bare joints on all electric poles and provide proper switches for streetlights. These do not take much time and effort on the part of BESCOM but will help protect lives.

C.A.M. Reddy,

Bangalore

More BMTC

buses required

Sir, — The number of buses being run by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) to Andhrahalli and Thigalarpalya via Kamakshipalya and Herohalli Cross from the Kempe Gowda Bus Stand (Majestic) is not enough. Several representations made to the authorities concerned have not benefited the commuters of these areas.

When a demand is made, the BMTC says that the services provided are sufficient and that additional schedules will be run if there is an increase in traffic. But the residents feel that there is a need to increase the frequency of bus services on the route. If the BMTC cannot cater to the needs of the commuters, the Government could consider allowing private parties to run bus services on the route. This will also provide for healthy competition. Will the BMTC look into this?

K.R. Raghavendra Rao,

Bangalore

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