Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner Rajendra Cholan on Thursday ordered an immediate halt to all road excavation works and denied permission for any new road-cutting projects within the city limits. The directive applies to all departments, including BWSSB, BESCOM, and KPTCL. Mr. Cholan noted that while these departments had completed their projects, they failed to properly restore the roads afterward, causing damage and traffic disruptions. He emphasised that no new permissions will be granted, and ongoing projects must remain suspended until all previously excavated roads are fully restored. To ensure accountability, the corporation will prepare a ward-wise list of all excavated roads with photographs and only after repairs are verified, approvals for new or ongoing works will be given. The commissioner also directed appointment of nodal officers to monitor issues. Central Corporation establishes control roomThe central corporation also established a control room to assist residents in the Assembly constituencies of Shantinagar, C.V. Raman Nagar, Gandhinagar, Chamarajapet, Chickpet, and Shivajinagar. Residents can reach the control room via landline at 080-22975803 or 9480685702. Mass cleanliness drive along NH7 corridorNorth Corporation Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar announced a special mass cleanliness programme along the NH 7 corridor, from Mekhri Circle to Yelahanka Air Base on Sunday, September 21, starting at 5:30 a.m. The commissioner also warned that strict action will be taken against officers and employees who are negligent in property tax collection. “Officials who fail to improve performance within a week will be issued show-cause notices and subjected to disciplinary action,” Mr. Kumar said. The commissioner also inspected the Stray Dog Neuter Surgery Centre and the Aggressive Stray Dog Observation Centre. Published - September 18, 2025 09:33 pm IST