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BBMP files complaint against property owner in Kengeri for causing flooding in the area

The accused has allegedly not constructed any drains in his property, which is also contributing to the flooding in the area

by · The Hindu

An Assistant Executive Engineer of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Ward 31 has filed a case against a property owner accusing him of causing flooding in Kengeri during the recent rains.

Based on a complaint by Guruprasad M.B., AEE, Kengeri sub-division, BBMP, the Kengeri police recently charged Guttale Gowda, owner of survey no. 16, Bandematha, Mini Gandhinagar, charging him under Section 324 (5) (mischief and thereby causes loss or damage) of BNS.

in his complaint, Mr. Guruprasad said that during the recent rains, a part of the compound belonging to the accused collapsed on the road, damaging the road and a storm-water drain. Due to this, there was a flooding in the area and a few vehicles parked in the area were also damaged.

A similar incident occurred this August and the officials issued a show-cause notice and sought details of the property documents, but there was no response from him. The accused has not constructed any drains in his property which is also contributing to the flooding in the area, Mr. Guruprasad alleged. He requested the police to take necessary legal action.

Published - October 24, 2024 07:00 am IST

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