MCC commissioner Rahul Ratnam Pandey inspects Mahakalipadpu ground in Mangaluru
At Mahakalipadpu grounds, located in front of the pourakarmika quarters, the commissioner discussed developing the ground into a park under the maintenance of the MCC. The possibilities of creating a play area for students and children, installing a fence and constructing an amphitheatre were also explored. Pandey directed MCC officials to convene an urgent meeting with horticulture department officials to discuss the project. Locals sought repairs to damaged roads in the area, and the commissioner assured them that necessary action would be taken at the earliest. At Kadri Kambla Road, the commissioner inspected a construction site where building work had obstructed a stormwater drain and drainage channel. He directed officials to immediately stop the construction until the inquiry into the matter was completed. He also instructed them to issue a notice to the building owner and schedule a hearing within the week. Inspecting renovation work at a building in Urwa Stores, Pandey noticed issues relating to compliance with regulations. He directed officials to issue a notice to the building owner and schedule a hearing for the following week. During his visit to Urwa Stores market and ground, the commissioner discussed a comprehensive development plan including organised parking facilities, traditional-style architecture and separate entry and exit gates for the market. The officials also explored the possibility of developing a food court, drive-in food counters and an amphitheatre, besides undertaking comprehensive beautification of the ground. The possibility of entrusting the maintenance of the ground through a tender process was also discussed. Beautification of roads in the area and installation of CCTV cameras were among the other proposals. It was decided to hold meetings with officials of the concerned departments in the coming days.