Evaluation of II PU answer scripts: Some thoughts
Sir, This has reference to the news item, “MLC opposes Divisional-level evaluation of II PU answer scripts” (SOM dated June 1, 2020). I see there is some rational in the stand taken…


Sir, This has reference to the news item, “MLC opposes Divisional-level evaluation of II PU answer scripts” (SOM dated June 1, 2020). I see there is some rational in the stand taken…
Sir, This refers to the letter titled “Power billing: Yes, CESC is cheating gullible public” (SOM dated June 1, 2020). I also felt initially that my bill of Rs.4,267.59 for two months…
Sir, It is very sad that we have lost a great human being and an expert pathologist who served millions of patients in and around Mysuru District with the punctuality of a…
Sir, This has reference to the continuous news regarding exorbitant power bills being received by Mysureans while the innocent public are already tottering with the never before seen effect of the pandemic.…
Sir, Recently we, senior citizens, had been to the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Zonal Office at Sharadadevinagar to submit last year’s property tax paid receipt xerox copy. Unfortunately, the condition which prevailed…
Sir, The photograph shows a deadly and unscientific road hump near the main entrance of Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) on KRS Road near City Railway Station. This hump doesn't conform to…
Sir, The footpath on KRS Road, beside the CFTRI campus, has opened up at two places (see photo). It is risky for pedestrians, especially when they walk while talking over the mobile…
Sir, Years back the Revenue Department introduced Urban Property Ownership Record (UPOR) in Mysuru to provide a Property Register (PR) card for every property owner. Now when we collect the payment challan…
Sir, The property tax collection by MCC has not been planned properly and there is no coordination between the Corporation and the bankers who receive the amounts at the counters. By avoiding…
Sir, I had written in this column on May 9, 2020 regarding MCC property tax collection. While the MCC has introduced a scheme for generating SAS forms, it lacks in implementation. Every…
Sir, This has reference to the news item "Mysuru should become a model for green cover" in ‘Star of Mysore’ dated May 23. All these rhetoric of our people’s representatives are short-lived…
Sir, Years back the Revenue Department introduced Urban Property Ownership Record (UPOR) in Mysuru to provide a Property Register (PR) card for every property owner. Now when we collect the payment challan…
Sir, I would like to congratulate both Manasa Rao and Dr. Sagarika Nithyanand for their brilliant idea of helping the women in these tough times with Menstrual Hygiene Kits. I would also…
Sir, The stipulation that wearing of masks is compulsory is not at all being followed in the city. One has to only take a short drive outside to observe this. You will…
Sir, Apropos the article "Kodagu flood victims fuss over shoddy rehab house works" (SOM dated May 21), the flood victims are already devastated by the loss of house, property and means of…
Sir, This has references to the report in ‘SOM’ dated May 19 about the SSLC exams beginning from June 25. I have been following very closely the incalculable damage caused by COVID…
Sir This refers to the recent letter titled “City Corporation moves with online property tax collection system” by giving PID number (Property Identification Number) to owners. A property survey was conducted several…
Sir, All the private educational institutions have closed almost from 13.3.2020. Many schools could not complete their exams as per schedule. It's two-and-a-half months since the schools are closed. Now all the…
Sir, Through this column, I extend my appreciation to the local Yuva Brigade team for their silent social service in the temple town. Recently I read a news report that a big…
Sir, I read with dismay the news that politicians are asking the Chief Minister for funds to demolish and re-construct Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building while we are all in the midst…
Sir, After much hue and cry, MCC has finally triggered the online property tax collection from this financial year. However, a public notification would have been better for the information of tax-…
Sir, The MCC has said that one can pay property tax from May 19 at the Zonal Offices. As I feel again there will be heavy rush from the people and they…
Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has announced last date for property tax payment with 5% discount. Pandemic COVID-19 has affected every activity in our daily life. Going out for any reason…
Sir, Apropos the letter of Dr. S.V.N. Vijayendra on interest rates, it is true that there is steep reduction in interest rates on bank deposits and Savings Bank accounts very frequently. In…