[Resolved]  Unknown — Issue of NOC for felling of two trees at MF 8/1, BTM SFHS Flats-dangerous to life and property

Address:

Bangalore, Karnataka

From,
K.V.S.N Rao
MF 8(1), Ground Floor,
2nd Stage , 1st Main,
Bannerghatta Road, Near Shoppers Stop,
BDA SFHS Flats,
Bengaluru- 560 076

To,
1. Shri Bharat Lal Meena,
Commissioner, BBMP
2. Deputy Commissioner Development(2),
BBMP
3. Zonal Deputy Commissioner (South)
BBMP
4. Additional Commissioner(South)
Commercial Complex,
2nd Block, 9th Cross,
Jayanagar, BBMP, Near Sonata Software,
Bengaluru. PIN- 560 003
5. Horticultural Superintendent(South), BBMP
6. Deputy Conservator of Forests, BBMP
7.The Asst. Conservator of Forests,
2nd Block, Jayanagar,
BBMP- Sub Division II
Bengaluru- 560 001


BTM_SFHS/Welfare/MF-8/32 16 June 2010

Subject: Issue of NOC for felling of two trees at MF 8/1, BTM SFHS Flats-dangerous to life and property (PERTAINS TO WARD NO 65)
Sir,
1. Please refer my earlier letter dated 16 Jun 2009 on the subject. I am humbly approaching you on behalf of the residents of MF 8 block.
2. Two trees had been planted by BBMP in front of my flat, MF 8/1. One tree has been eaten away by white ants and has become hollow and dry. This tree is dangerously perched and liable to fall down anytime, causing collateral damage to electric lines, communication lines, property and life. The second tree is causing damage to the very foundation of the MF 8 building housing six flats. The roots of this tree have entered into the foundation of the building.(Photos taken have also been attached herewith for your kind perusal)
3. Despite repeated reminders on telephone for issue of NOC from forest department, no action is forthcoming from your end. As a retired officer and a senior citizen, I fail to comprehend the inertia on your part and total callousness to the problem.
4. Pertinent to mention that, a few months back, a branch dislodged itself from the dried tree and fell on the electric wires, disrupting electricity and traffic for more than two days.
5. I have already approached your office by way of letter and several telephone calls, but to no avail. I have, however, kept a record of my reminders to your office.
6. In the event of any catastrophic damage in future, the onus and responsibility of the same entirely lies with your department. I will not, at that point of time, hesitate to convey to the concerned authorities, about my repeated reminders/transmissions to you and your office to initiate necessary action for felling the dangerously standing trees, and that your response left much to be desired.
7. I again humbly request you to issue NOC and requisite orders to the Horticultural Superintendent(South) for immediate action in this regard. I hope it will not be asking too much of you to keep me and the residents of MF 8 block updated on the action you propose to take and when.

Yours sincerely,
K.V.S.N Rao
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