Q.1) We need rain grievances helpline numbers
Ans:
DC's Office: 2221 1106, 94480 40700, 93428 15124
Bangalore North: 2286 9011
Bangalore Zilla Panchayat: 2221 1107, 94484 89283
Q.2)I am confused about SAS[Self-Assessment Scheme] to pay my property tax. Help!
Ans:
Read all about
SAS and the
FAQ. Govt clarifies
that old rates will stay for
3 years.
Ans:
We will attempt to include the most common Questions people have in mind in our
FAQ. Please note it is very tough to get answers from the government, but we will
keep trying. Infact, we will go ahead and add Questions for which we don't have
answers, may be you can help us out! We would like to have answers for every city
in Karnataka.
Q.3)We need rain grievances helpline numbers
Ans:
DC's Office: 2221 1106, 94480 40700, 93428 15124
Bangalore North: 2286 9011
Bangalore Zilla Panchayat: 2221 1107, 94484 89283
Q.4)I am confused about SAS[Self-Assessment Scheme] to pay my property tax. Help!
Ans:
-
Read all about SAS and the FAQ. Govt clarifies
that old rates will stay for 3 years.
Q.5)Are there any telephone directory enQuiry sites on the net?
Q.6)I am having problem with my telephone. Whom do I call?
- Ans:
Call the toll-free helpline 1959 [for DoT users in Karnataka only] between 10 AM
and 6 PM.
Q.7)How do I check my phone's meter reading?
- Ans:
Call the non-toll free number 1679 [for DoT only]
Q.1)Where can I get STD/long distance codes in Karnataka?
- Ans:
See STD
page. We have included the intra state codes as calls within 200
kms in the state are treated as local calls.
Q.8)Are there any private telephone operators in Karnataka today?
Q.9)Can I contact the police on the web?
Q.10)What is 'hotline police alert system' in Bangalore ?
- Ans:
You can get connected to the police control room instantly and alert them of any
theft or emergency.Those interested must register by submitting a BSNL non-dedicated
hotline facility application (available at BSNL customer care centres or offices
of BSNL divisional engineers) to the deputy commissioner of police (crime), police
commissioner's office, # 1, Infantry Road, Bangalore-1 (Ph: 2220 0912). The application,
if approved, will be forwarded to BSNL, which will provide the facility free of
cost.
Those eligible include banks, ATMs, petrol pumps, jewellers and other business establishments
with heavy turnover, senior citizens, people staying in isolated areas or any other
special group. To avail the facility, they should have a BSNL landline at home.
How to operate: When a robber attacks, the subscriber has to take the phone receiver
off the hook for a minimum of 20 seconds. The police control room will access the
call through the caller identity and subscriber database and will send patrolling
vehicles to the subscriber's place.
Q.11)How do I complain to the police chief [
Bangalore City Police Commissioner]
directly?
- Ans:
If you want to pass on some information about a crime or lodge a complaint against
any high-handed police officer, call +91-80-22943400 or +91-80-22943399. Whatever
you say will be heard by the City Police Commissioner himself and your identity
will be kept a secret. These two dedicated telephone lines have been set up with
a
Q.12)When should an out of state vehicle register with
RTO in Karnataka?
- Ans:
A Vehicle is not permitted to ply with other state registration mark beyond 11 months
from the date of migration . So you should apply and obtain the Karnataka Registration
mark before that period.
Things to do to re-register an out of Karnataka state vehicle:
Intimate the nearest RTO within 30 days.
Pay the reQuired tax.
Re-register the vehicle within one year after coming to Bangalore.
Documents reQuired:
NOC from registration authority of the state where vehicle was registered.
Registration certificate.
Proof of address [Bangalore].
Insurance.
There are few exemptions to Central Government employees and defence personnel.
Life-time tax will continue, if paid in other state.
If yearly tax is paid, they continue to pay yearly tax here in Karnataka.
You can call the RTO helpline in Bangalore: +91-80-2235 3434
Q.13)I want to buy a used vehicle in Karnataka. Is there anyway to get a police verification
of this vehicle?
Q.14)I have a complaint about BMTC [bus], where do I write to?
Q.15)How do I find the status of my passport application?
- Ans:
See
passport office website. You can get and submit passport applications in
post offices. Post offices charge Rs 100 to help you to fill the form.
As of June 2006 Bangalore One accepts applications for new passports.
As of July 2006 Bangaloreans need to apply for a new passort at BangaloreOne offices
ONLY.
Also a separate branch of the passport office has been opened on his office premises
in Chitradurga [Dec 2004].
Q.16)Are there any LMG emergency service centers?
- Ans:
In Bangalore call,
North Zone: 2356 3805
South Zone: 2659 5138 / 2658 9977
East Zone: 2526 6888
West Zone: 2350 3030
Q.17)Where can I access the state budget?
Q.18)Where do I report water supply problems?
Q.19)How do I get a new water connection for my house?
Q.20)How do I get a new power connection for my house?
Q.21)I see a house/shop that has extended the building to the footpath. Where do I
send my complaint?
- Ans:
Bangalore: Call BCC at 080-22221188
Q.22)Are there any 24-hour helpines?
- Ans:
In Bangalore you have Prahari, a helpline to attend and tackle emergencies through
patrol vehicles. The sQuad will also deal with the health problems - prevention
of garbage dumping into drains and open places, meat and chicken wastes, organic
and inorganic wastes in parks and public places and also co-ordinate with the Pollution
Control Board in reducing pollution levels due to operation of public address system.
Control Room: 2222 1188, 2229 7595, 2210 0031/32/33/34/35.
East zone: 2297 5803
West zone: 2334 1692
South zone: 2656 6362
Q.23)Where do I report electricity/power problems?
- Ans:
Bangalore:
24 Hour: 080-22370711/22/33/44
Centralized Complaints 1917 (6 lines) / 12660 / 1-600-338-017
Other numbers: 2228 7118 / 2228 119 / 2235 5180 / 98442 44639 (Executive Engineer)
Send SMS to 9848 237266 with the keyword HELP for further details.
Complaints received here are provided with docket numbers. While lodging complaint
the name, address, telephones number and nearby landmark with nature of complaints
should be given. In case complaint not attended within two hours contact 22252035.
Also you could contact,
Managing Director,
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM)
14/3, CFC Building, IV Floor
Nrupathunga Road
Bangalore - 560001
Phone: 080-2227 6366
Email: mdbescom@bescom.org
Q.24)There are many cows/dogs on the road. Where do I sent my complaint?
- Ans:
Bangalore:
Holy cow! For a change a government office in Karnataka gave us a pleasant shock.
We were checking with them for information about how to avoid street cows and stray
dog menace.
They were kind enough to inform that Bangalore is forefront in addressing this issue
by adopting WHO recommended Animal Birth Control/Anti Rabies Vaccination (ABC/ARV)
programme to rapidly reduce street dog population, reduce dog bite and prevent spread
of rabies. They also provided these telephone numbers for you to register complaints.
Now citizens, sorry neitzens can start cracking. Try it and let us know if it worked
for you.
For street cow menace: 2227 7789
For stray dogs menace:
25711036 (East Zone) - CUPA
26724036 (South Zone) - ARF
23411181 (West Zone) - SPCA
Any other complaints to BCC: 22227822
For general Queries: 22221188
Q.25)Are there any dog bite treatment centres?
- Ans:
The Bangalore Mahanagara Palike has set up 24-hour dog bite treatment centres at
BMP Referral Hospital on H Siddaiah Road and at the Ulsoor BMP Referral Hospital
(only in Bangalore). Dr Susheela Shekar has been appointed the nodal officer and
can be contacted on phone 22291966 (office); 25280195 (residence) and 98440-98127
Q.26)How to get a dog licence?
Q.27)Where do I find info about registering my property [site/apartment etc.]?