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Time of India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MP warns officials over delay in single site approvals
Udupi: Complaints about issues with the single site plan approvals from the Udupi Urban Development Authority (UUDA) are increasingly being reported by the general public, causing difficulties in constructing homes and buildings. After receiving several complaints from people, Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary directed officials of the authority to resolve the issue within 15 days. He spoke while presiding over a meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner's Office in Manipal on Saturday, to discuss the problems related to the single site and Form 9/11. After the distribution of 9/11 was reassigned from gram panchayats to the authority, there were unnecessary delays, causing applicants to become frustrated. Despite govt directives to approve single site plans leaving six metres from the road edge, thousands of files remained pending due to the authority's negligence. Officials must resolve all files within 15 days, the MP said. If local urban bodies propose that road expansions are not possible as per the directive, the govt order to permit only 3.5m must be followed. The interference of middlemen in the authority should be immediately stopped, and the troubles faced by the general public should be alleviated, he suggested. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna said that over 11,000 applications for single site approvals are pending with the urban development authority in the district, and immediate action should be taken for their urgent clearance. Kundapur MLA Kiran Kumar Kodgi said that applicants from distant areas like Kundapur and Byndoor are facing difficulties visiting the authority daily. Officials should promptly respond, understanding the common people's issues, he said. Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty stated that the single site approval issue is tarnishing the reputation of the district administration and public representatives. Immediate corrective measures should be taken, he advised. Abid Gadyal, additional deputy commissioner, directed officials not to cause inconvenience to applicants visiting offices from faraway places. He also directed officials to approve applications with gram panchayat recommendations without delay. Udupi City Municipal Council president Prabhakara Poojary, commissioner Mahesh J, UUDA chairman Dinakar Heroor, and others were present.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
MLA asks students to aim for civil services, contribute to nation-building
Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna on Tuesday asked students to also focus on preparing for civil service examinations while showing interest in pursuing careers in medicine and engineering. He was speaking at a function organised by the Department of School Education and Literacy in Udupi to felicitate schools which recorded 100% results in SSLC examinations of 2022-23 and 2023-24. The schools comprised government, government-aided private and private schools. The MLA said that students should also aspire to become IAS and IPS officials to contribute to nation-building. He stated that teachers of Udupi district have been supporting students in their academic pursuits. Students also worked hard. Hence, the district is at the forefront in the education sector. Udupi Deputy Commissioner K. Vidyakumari stated that during her visits to schools, she observed students studying with interest even during late evening hours. Teachers in the district involved themselves in various ways to improve the schools' results. Both students and teachers should maintain the lead that the district has held in the Class 10 results, she said. Swasti Kamath, Nidhi Pai and Sai Sparsha, who topped in the State in Class 10 results in the examination held in 2025 were felicitated on the occasion. In all, 147 schools which scored 100% results during 2022-23 and 2023-24 were honoured with a cash prize and a memento each.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Opposing anti-constitutional policies duty of legislators: MLA Yashpal Suvarna
Udupi: Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna said that the decision taken by assembly speaker UT Khader to suspend MLAs was unconstitutional. "Now, by deciding to retract from his order, the speaker has allowed us to fulfil our responsibilities as legislators. It is our duty as opposition legislators to oppose the ruling govt's anti-constitutional policies in the assembly, such as the reservation for Muslim contractors in govt projects and the honeytrap issue involving Congress ministers. The speaker's unilateral decision to suspend legislators for six months restricts our constitutional rights, which is unfortunate," the MLA said. A petition was already filed in the Supreme Court by the BJP challenging the speaker's order, and the governor also wrote to the speaker to revoke the suspension order. "As an opposition legislator, it is my duty to oppose the govt's anti-people policies and bills. Such suspension orders can never suppress our struggle, and there is no question of compromising on our principles and national issues,'' he said.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MLA Suvarna opposes hike in power bill
Udupi: The state govt decided to increase the electricity bill by 36 paise per unit to fund the pensions of energy department employees, which is opposed by Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna. The govt is collecting this additional charge from consumers to cover the pensions and gratuities of various ESCOM and KPTCL staff, leading to consumer outrage. In the May bill, consumers are being charged an extra 36 paise per unit, amounting to hundreds of rupees more per month. This move to recover approximately Rs 2,800 crore annually from electricity users, which was previously funded by the govt, is seen as an additional burden on consumers. This decision exacerbates the difficulties faced by people already struggling with increased electricity rates, stated MLA Suvarna, who wrote to energy minister KJ George. In his letter, the MLA urged the govt to retract this order and continue funding the pensions and gratuities from the govt budget, instead of imposing the cost on consumers. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Contractors to get notice over poor road work
Udupi: The concrete roads built under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) have deteriorated, and their maintenance period expired. Typically, concrete roads should last 15 years, but complaints are arising about roads being damaged within six or seven years, Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary said, and instructed officials to issue notices to the concerned contractors and have the roads MP spoke while chairing the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting at Udupi zilla panchayat in Manipal on Tuesday. A budget of Rs 1,412 crore was sanctioned for national highway development works in the district. He emphasised the need to quickly complete the land acquisition process for ongoing projects like Hebri, Parkala, and the highway from Karavali Junction to Malpe, and to promptly compensate the affected parties to expedite the work. He noted that gathering necessary materials beforehand would help in completing projects urged officials to effectively implement the schemes and programmes introduced by the central govt for the district's development and the welfare of the general public. The Jal Jeevan Mission , which aims to provide piped water connections to rural areas, should be undertaken scientifically. In some areas, it is essential to carry out work on forest land, and approvals from the forest department should be obtained promptly to prioritise these projects. He also called for the forest department's cooperation in these drinking water projects were not undertaken due to other issues, causing inconvenience to the public. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo These should be prioritised, and taluk panchayat officials should oversee the resolution of these problems and ensure progress. Complaints about substandard work are being received, and responsible officials will be held accountable if projects are found to be lacking, he should be given to the development of the Koraga community residing in the forest fringes of the district. They do not come forward to apply for any govt schemes. More than 182 settlements in the district are home to this community. Efforts should be made to reach them with ration cards, Aadhaar cards, Ayushman Bharat cards, and other govt schemes. The progress of house construction projects approved under the housing programme for them should be accelerated, he meeting was attended by MLAs Yashpal Suvarna, Gurme Suresh Shetty, Kiran Kumar Kodgi, and Gururaj Shetty Gantihole, deputy commissioner K Vidya Kumari, and zilla panchayat CEO Prateek Bayal.
