At a time when civic works are progressing at a snail’s pace in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout, the Bangalore Development Authority has another problem on its hands. Site owners alleged that thieves have been helping themselves to construction and utility material such as cables, pipes, valves, and even transformer frames. Allottees, who are frustrated by the slow pace of work, blame the BDA for failing to provide adequate security.
Recently, contractors had erected electric poles and installed water utility pipes, but work was halted as the development authority has reportedly initiated third party validation for ongoing projects. In the absence of workers as well as security guards, thieves have a free run of the area. They have been helping themselves to feeder pillar boxes, connectors, electrical conduits fitting and water distribution pipes.
Surya Kiran A.S., joint secretary of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout Open – Forum said, “Civic amenities’ works are not progressing well. We have been waiting for years to get basic amenities. Meanwhile, the recent incidents of theft have become a cause for concern as projects may get further delayed and costs are likely to escalate. We demand that the BDA make sure that security guards are deployed to keep a check on these illegal activities.”
