Two-wheeler used by K'taka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar linked to 34 traffic violations, Rs 18,500 fine
Bengaluru, Aug 6 (PTI): A two-wheeler driven by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar during an inspection of the Hebbal flyover loop on August 5 has 34 pending traffic violation cases and a total fine of Rs 18,500, according to the Bengaluru Traffic Police website.
However, Congress sources claimed that the vehicle does not belong to Shivakumar and that he was merely riding it during the inspection.
According to the traffic police website, the vehicle has been booked for multiple violations, including riding without a helmet, using a mobile phone while riding, and entering no-entry or one-way zones.
On Tuesday, Shivakumar shared a video on his official ‘X’ account showing himself wearing a helmet and riding the two-wheeler, announcing the opening of the Hebbal flyover loop.
He said the move would ease traffic congestion and ensure smoother and faster commutes, aligning with the state government’s efforts to build a "better Bengaluru".
Traffic police have not yet responded to queries on whether any action has been taken against the registered owner of the vehicle.
Meanwhile, taking a dig at the Deputy CM, JD(S) in a post on ‘X’ criticised the publicity move and urged the traffic police to recover the pending fine.
"Instead of indulging in photo shoots and making reels for publicity, first fulfill your responsibilities as a minister properly," the party said.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
