Akrama Sakrama - what is the stand of opposition ?

• The stand of opposition on Akrama - Sakrama is not clear.
• There was a strong opposition by both Congress and JD during re-introduction of the scheme as they feared that citizens of Bangalore might support BJP in the last BBMP elections. Now, the election is over and BJP is ruling the BBMP.
• In fact, this scheme was originally introduced by Congress party when they were ruling. Later on, JD and BJP lead alliance run govt also supported this.
• But, when it came to actual implementation - BJP wanted to take full credit and as such reintroduced the scheme with some modifications. But, again opposition parties made a big hue and cry. Governor also did not give assent to the bill.
• As a result, the scheme is in limbo and the affected citizens are left in the lurch.
• Hence, Let opposition parties come out with a clear stand on this so that some concrete decision is taken by the people at the helm of affairs and lakhs of affected citizens get relief finally.

AKRAMA SAKRAMA HEARING BEFORE HIGH COURT OF KARNTAKA

The High Court of Karnataka has adjourned the hearing to 11-04-2011 on the petition filed against Akrama Sakrama.

A group of citizens has challenged the scheme of Akrama Sakrama on the ground that the scheme would pave way for haphazard growth of the urban area.

I am also closely watching the developments in the High Court. Will update soon with more and better information.

Vivekananda Paniyala

WHAT ABOUT TECHNICAL OPINION ?

Dear friends,

Legal Opinion:

When we buy an immovable property [ housing site, residential apartment or a commercial shop premises], we take "Legal Opinion". This is popularly called as "Due Diligence Report". This is done by Advocates. The scope of such reports is to ascertain the validity of title over the property owned by Vendor. Based on "Legal Opinion", we proceed to finalise the deal. However, have we ever thought of taking "Technical Opinion"?.

Technical Opinion":

What is this "Technical Opinion" ?.

We have heard about "Valuation Report" by Engineers. But, never bothered about taking "Technical Opinion" from Engineers/ Planners on the legality and quality of the structure/building that we buy.

Any building is built based on the license and approved plan issued by local self government like City Corporations or Muncipalities or Panchayathraj institutions. However, majority of the buildings are constructed in utter violation of licence and approved plan. This aspect of the matter can not be effectively dealt with by Advocates as they are experts in law and not Planning or Engineering.

Hence, it is very much necessary that Engineers are also consulted and asked to take up scrutiny of license and approved plan to ascertain whether the building is in accordance with the building regulations, license and approved plan. This opinion is called as "Technical Opinion".

WHAT HAPPENED TO AKRAMA SAKRAMA SCHEME ?

Thousands of applications seeking regularisation of unauthorised construction in private properties in accordance with the Regularisation Rules are pending all over the state of Karnataka. But, there is no update on the progress. The decision of the government is not at all clear. There is no official update on the matter. It appears that the administration is in a state of coma. It is high time that affected citizens join together and start a movement.

ಕಾವ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತು !

ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಕಿಶು
ಇದೋ ನಿನಗೊಂದು ಕಾವ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತು !
ಒಡಲಾಳದ ಪ್ರೇಮ ಮುತ್ತು !
ಎನ್ನೆದೆಯ ಸಂಬ್ರಮಕೆ ತಳಿರು ಕಟ್ಟಿದ ಚಿನ್ನ ನೀನು !
ಬರಡು ಬದುಕಿಗೆ ಅರ್ಥ ತಂದ
ಜೀವ ಸೆಲೆ ನೀನು !
ಹೊಸ ಕನಸುಗಳಿಗೆ ಬಣ್ಣ ಹಚ್ಹಿದ
ಸ್ಪೂರ್ತಿ ನೀನು !
ಹಳೆಯ ಬಾಲ್ಯದ ನೆನಪ ಕಾಡಿದ
ಪೋರ ನೀನು !
ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಕಾವ್ಯ ಹುಟ್ಟಿಸಿದ ಕಿಶೋರ ನೀನು !
ಮತ್ತೆ ಹರಸಿ ಹುಟ್ಟಿಬಂದ ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣ ನೀನು !.
ನನ್ನ ಹೊಸ ಜೀವ ನೀನು !

ಮತ್ತೆ ಹುಟ್ಟುತಿವೆ ಕಾವ್ಯಗಳು !

ಹೇ !.
ಮತ್ತೆ ಹುಟ್ಟುತಿವೆ ಕಾವ್ಯಗಳು
ಬಹು ದಿನಗಳ ನಂತರ
ಹೊಸ ಭಾವಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ
ಹೊಸ ಜೀವಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ
ಹೊಸ ಕನಸುಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ
ಹೊಸ ಬದುಕಿಗಾಗಿ !

ಅಂದು ಎಲ್ಲೊ ಕಳೆದುಹೋಗಿದ್ದವು ಈ ಕಾವ್ಯಗಳು !
ಮತ್ತೆ ಮರೆತೆಹೊಗಿದ್ದವು ನನಗೆ
ನಡುವೆ ಹುಡುಕಿದರೂ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ
ಅಂದಹಾಗೆ ಇದೀಗ ಮತ್ತೆ ಬಂದಿವೆ

ಅದೇ ಕಾವ್ಯಗಳು ಆಕಸ್ಮಿಕವಾಗಿ !
ನನ್ನೇ ಹುಡುಕುತ್ತಾ ?.
ನನಗಾಗಿ ನನ್ನ ನೆನಪಿಗಾಗಿ
ವಯಸ್ಸು ಮಾಗಿ !.