The colonies of HDMC's ward no. 48 are facing a slew of problems. They lack good roads, proper drainage systems, water supply problems and other basic amenities in the area. Residents complain that HDMC is not maintaining the proper garbage disposal routine here. Garbage is thrown everywhere, especially on the main road corners. Despite numerous requests from residents, basic amenities have not been provided by civic authorities.
The Race Course police registered a case against the founder and chief executive officer of Nilgiris-based NGO Karuvi Trust for criminally intimidating the managing director (MD) of a private company in the city.