<p>The civic body will levy hefty fines on individuals and agencies for digging roads without obtaining permission or following prescribed Standard Operating Procedures.</p>.<p>The BBMP announced a fine of Rs 25 lakh on private and government agencies and Rs 10 lakh on individuals digging roads without authorisation.</p>.<p>The BBMP’s order stated that ward engineers will be responsible for ensuring that the SOPs are strictly followed during road-cutting. They are also made responsible for penalising violators.</p>.<p>Organisations providing civic amenities, including BWSSB, Bescom, GAIL, and several internet and telecom service providers have been mandated to apply for permission on the Multi-Agency Road Cutting Coordination System (MARCS) before starting work.</p>.<p>Agencies taking up road-cutting work at night have been asked to use serial LED lighting and barricades around the site for citizens' safety. The SOPs are available on the BBMP’s website.</p>
<p>The civic body will levy hefty fines on individuals and agencies for digging roads without obtaining permission or following prescribed Standard Operating Procedures.</p>.<p>The BBMP announced a fine of Rs 25 lakh on private and government agencies and Rs 10 lakh on individuals digging roads without authorisation.</p>.<p>The BBMP’s order stated that ward engineers will be responsible for ensuring that the SOPs are strictly followed during road-cutting. They are also made responsible for penalising violators.</p>.<p>Organisations providing civic amenities, including BWSSB, Bescom, GAIL, and several internet and telecom service providers have been mandated to apply for permission on the Multi-Agency Road Cutting Coordination System (MARCS) before starting work.</p>.<p>Agencies taking up road-cutting work at night have been asked to use serial LED lighting and barricades around the site for citizens' safety. The SOPs are available on the BBMP’s website.</p>