The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : Readers' Mail

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Monday, Apr 11, 2005

Karnataka

Karnataka - Bangalore

Readers' Mail

Admission

tickets

Sir, — The students who appear for the common entrance test (CET) for entry to professional courses have to sign four times before they receive their admission tickets — while handing over the demand draft, while receiving the brochure, while handing over the application, and while receiving the admission tickets.

They also have to go to their respective colleges to receive the second PU admission tickets. In larger colleges such as National College, Jayanagar and Basavanagudi, they have to wait for hours to get their hall tickets.

They waste a lot of time in this and can use that time to prepare better for the examinations. The CET authorities should insist only on one signature and allow the parents to sign for the rest. I hope the authorities concerned will adopt the procedure from next year.

A. Sama Rao,

Bangalore

Educate people

on cleanliness

Sir, — The only way to prevent people from littering on the streets is to educate them and develop civic sense. At the primary school level, a day should be marked to educate students on the need to protect the environment through practical training, film shows, and the like.

The Government should pass an order to ensure that shopkeepers and hoteliers keep the entrance of their establishments clean.

Vendors and hawkers litter thoughtlessly on road and they should be educated against it. Since most cities are densely populated, people should realise the importance of cleanliness and ensure that they do not contribute to the spread of diseases.

K. Appaji Gowda,

Bangalore

Pay-and-park

scheme

Sir, — It is heartening to note that the Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BMP) has scrapped the pay-and-park scheme. A few disgruntled persons are up in arms to restore the scheme so as to benefit parking contractors.

But this will affect the interests of vehicle owners. Maintenance of traffic discipline should be the primary concern of the police and not of the BMP. Let the traffic police make use of the "Police-Tiger" and "Hoysala" vehicles to keep parking lots in order. Under no circumstances should the BMP agree to restore the pay-and-park scheme.

K.T. Thimmareddy,

Bangalore

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