Bengaluru: Loud late-night conversations, groups lingering on streets, and unchecked activity outside Paying Guest (PG) accommodations have become a growing source of frustration for residents in central Bengaluru—prompting direct civic intervention.
During a Phone-In public grievance programme, citizens complained that PG residents loitering on roads till late night, speaking loudly and disturbing residential peace has become routine in several neighbourhoods. Taking serious note, Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner P. Rajendra Cholan ordered immediate inspections and enforcement action against illegal and non-compliant PG accommodations.
Commissioner Cholan directed officials to verify whether PGs are operating with valid permissions, following safety norms, and ensuring that residents do not create public nuisance. He stressed that residential neighbourhoods cannot be converted into unregulated commercial zones under the guise of PG housing.
Fresh Action Comes After 2025 BBMP Crackdown
The renewed focus on PGs follows a major enforcement drive by the BBMP in mid-2025, when over 300 PG accommodations across Bengaluru were shut down for flouting rules. Those actions were taken after inspections revealed serious violations, including lack of fire safety equipment, absence of CCTV surveillance, illegal gas connections, and unauthorised use of residential buildings.
Despite that large-scale crackdown, civic authorities say complaints indicate that many PGs continue to function without compliance, necessitating renewed monitoring by city corporations.
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Safety in Spotlight After East Bengaluru Cylinder Blast
PG safety has also come under sharper scrutiny following a recent gas cylinder blast in East Bengaluru, which claimed the life of a young resident. In the aftermath, the Bengaluru East City Corporation issued fresh safety guidelines, tightening norms related to gas storage, fire exits, emergency preparedness, and occupancy limits.
Officials have warned that violations of PG safety norms will invite closure and legal action, especially where lives are put at risk.
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35 Grievances Raised by Citizens
During the Phone-In programme, 29 citizens raised 35 grievances, with illegal PG operations and night-time disturbances emerging as a key concern.
Other Civic Issues Highlighted
Apart from PG-related complaints, residents raised several other civic issues:
- Footpath encroachments: Seven complaints were received, with instructions issued for immediate clearance
- Dry and dangerous trees: Forest Department officials were directed to remove hazardous trees without delay
- Pending civic services: Departments were ordered to resolve grievances within fixed timelines
Commissioner Cholan made it clear that public inconvenience will not be tolerated, directing officials to ensure swift and visible action.
The programme was attended by Additional Commissioner Daljit Kumar (IAS), Joint Commissioner Hemanth Sharan, Chief Engineers Vijaykumar Haridas and Suguna, Superintending Engineer Chandrashekhar, and senior officials from engineering, forestry, town planning, finance, horticulture and allied departments.
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