Govt not releasing relief funds for rain damage: MLA Kamath
The MLA accused the govt of not releasing relief for emergency repairs of houses damaged due to heavy rains.
Speaking at the meeting, the legislator noted that many people within the corporation's jurisdiction are facing severe difficulties due to rain damage. Previously, under BJP rule, a decision was made to allocate up to Rs 40,000 in relief funds for emergency repairs to homes in all 60 wards, with 10 homes per ward, during natural disasters.
However, now that the BJP's term ended and the corporation is under the state Congress govt's control through district administration, it is inexcusable that no relief funds have been distributed, said Kamath.
No one has the authority to block the previous council's decision, and relief funds should be distributed to the people immediately, he demanded.
The MLA directed officials that areas damaged by rain should be repaired immediately, measures should be taken to prevent rainwater from entering homes in the future, and issues related to garbage and drinking water should be resolved quickly.
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"Additionally, talented athletes, who participated in various sports were previously given encouragement funds by the city corporation, and aid was provided for cultural activities and sports by various organisations.
The Congress has also unlawfully obstructed this," he alleged. The MLA strongly criticised the current administration for not properly utilising the funds allocated in the previous BJP budget, thus doing an injustice to the common people. Since the corporation's administration came under the state govt's purview, the administrative system has become chaotic, he added.
Kamath said that the commissioner of MCC, Ravichandra Naik, has assured to initiate actions systematically without any lapses. MCC executive engineer Naresh Shenoy was present.
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