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Monday, Sep 12, 2005

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad

Reader's Mail

Make rain water harvesting compulsory

The Tamil Nadu Government has made rain water harvesting mandatory in all residential colonies. This helps conserving precious rain water. The twin cities faced acute water shortage for the last five years. But we have learnt nothing from our neighbours. I have made several representations to the Chief Minister, Commissioner of Municipalities and officials concerned. But not action was taken. Even now rain-water harvesting can be made compulsory.

K.L.Vyas,
Osmania University

Fresh notification for land acquisition vital

After seven years of inactivity the `urgency' declared in the notification dated 24/1/ 1998 is now being revived. However, in June 16, 1998, some residents obtained an interim stay from the High Court preventing the Government from taking possession of their land. This stay continues even now as the Government has not taken any action to get the stay vacated. In equity and fairness, the notification should be treated as lapsed.

Owners had made their written claims of compensation in and around April 1998 as demanded by the Land Acquisition Collector. No further action has been taken till now on these claims. A much lesser width than the present proposed 100 feet was planned in the 1998 notification. MCH authorities now propose to acquire larger area. Unless a fresh notification is issued and the procedures laid down in the L.A. Act followed, Government cannot take over the land.

S. Ramaswami,
Jubilee Hills

Need for proper coordination

Introduction of one-way-traffic in a hurry and scrapping it soon, coupled with the alleged non-coordination between the Ministerial level and Police Commissioner's office does not appear to bring any credit. In the past also, the twin cities witnessed such lack of coordination and understanding between the Minister and the police top brass on the issue of wearing of helmets compulsorily. One only hopes there is coordination in all such issues at least here after.

Prof. Kakutur Nagaraja Rao,
Yousufguda Checkpost

Utilise nalas for sky bus project

Sky buses are proposed for high density traffic routes. In this context it can be taken note of that the Musi river and other nalas wind through busy areas of the city. Why not these channels, which are free from all sorts of obstacles used for constructing pillars to run these suspended buses?

P.Vasudeva Rao,
Boudnagar

Ensure proper sanitary conditions

Piled up garbage near Kendriya Vidyalaya Picket, Secunderabad is only a tip of the iceberg. One can notice piled up garbage in every nook and corner of the city. The situation is deteriorating and the Government appears to be least concerned in maintaining good sanitary conditions.

Garimella Rama Krishna,
Vikrampuri Colony

Manholes pose risk to road users

The recent accidents due to neglected storm water drains and missing manhole covers have caused much agony to the families concerned. The storm water drain near the transformer located near the Barkatpura park needs immediate attention. I do not understand why the drainage opening is almost nine inches above the road level. This is an obstruction to the fast moving vehicles. Moreover the RCC drainage cover is misplaced and does not cover the drainage opening properly.

Jayashree,
Barkatpura

Diversion of buses causing hardships

A new by service has been introduced between Uppal and Mehdipatnam (route No. 113) via Indira Park. Instead of pressing into service new buses, the authorities have diverted some buses of route no 113M (Metro and ordinary) which go via Fever Hospital, Himayatnagar. This withdrawal of some buses on route number 113M and diversion of route no 113 I/M has put the passengers proceeding towards Barkathpura, Fever hospital, Narayanaguda, Himayathnagar to hardship.

K.K.Vijaya Rao,
Amberpet

Tree plantation and precautions

Road widening is taken up in the twin cities on a large scale. Consequently, a large number of trees are being felled. While planting fresh saplings, a few precautions need to be taken. Presently, the saplings are being planted right under the overhead power lines. As they grow to decent height, the branches are chopped off indiscriminately.

The trees, or what remains of them, present a ghastly spectacle, some of them just reduced to bare trunks and many others looking like cantilevered lamp posts with a few branches only on one side.

Let us stop this practice and take the simple precaution of planting the saplings away from the power lines.

Aligning them centrally on the roads would be preferable.

The iron mesh tree guards are also not strong enough and are removed or damaged easily. Better to revert back to the old brick and mortar guards that are more sturdy and permanent.

M.I.Suryanarayana,
Punjagutta

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