You may call it an initiative to save the city from experiencing the devastating flood once again or to save the famed wetlands that made the Bangalore Civic Agency order property buyers investing in Bangalore to ascertain the buffer zone. It was only after the recent flood that the city experienced which awakened the conscience of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike or BBMP to take up measures for protecting the properties of both the city and its habitants. The circular issued on 3rd August 2016 stated that the agency has asked all those willing to invest in properties in Bangalore to thoroughly check that the property they are investing is at a safe distance from the wetlands, lakes and the drains meant for running down the rain water.
NGT extends the buffer zone gap post the monsoon 2016
As per the order passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on 4th May 2016, it has been stated that it is a must to leave at least a gap of 75 meters between the boundary or back wall of the proposed property plan and the water bodies. This was earlier only 30 meters but has been extended after the devastating flood that the city experienced this monsoon. NGT further stated that they shall not hold the responsibility of property loss for those who are making an investment despite of ascertaining that the property is being constructed or has been constructed violating its norms.
Reckless construction is opening up avenues for flood in Bangalore
The mandatory buffer zone norm has been issued stating that due to reckless construction activity, the ground condition has depleted to a great extent. Further the drains meant for running out the excess lake water during rains are also blocked. This altogether leads to breaking out of flood condition in case of the rain above 70 mm. The situation becomes so adverse that one can even see fishes swimming on road. To deal with such situation thereby preventing it from occurring in near future, the NGT has directed Bangalore state government to restore to such a policy. To make the norm strong, it stated that those developers found guilty of violating this rule shall be liable to fine.
Citing an example of action taken on violation of the buffer zone norm
NGT stated that buffer space measuring about 25m, 35 m and 50 m is mandatory from tertiary, secondary and primary drains meant for running down storm water. Adding on it said that no construction shall be allowed inside the buffer zones or on the lake bed. Citing an example of the strict action that is taken upon the violation of the norms set forth, one can readily refer to the case of Coremind software solutions which was slapped with a fine of Rs 20 Crore. The amount later was brought down to Rs 13.5 Crore. Illegal constructions and encroachment are two major factors leading to property loss, depletion of marine life and flood in the city. The circular clearly reflects the civic body’s aim to safeguard or protect the natural heritage of Bangalore and gift all its habitants as well as those willing to make it their residence with better life.
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