1. Sri.Venuprasad, Shaktan Nagar RA, Ambalamedu
At Karimugal Bus Stop, buses are stopping at the road towards Aluva, hence accidents can happen to pedestrians. (CI, Hill Palace )
Action taken by CI, Hill Palace – Strict instructions have been given to the Bus Crews of the buses to stop properly at the bus stop. Beat patrol duty police personnel have also been briefed to ensure that that above instructions should be complied. And now the buses are stopping properly at the Bus stop.

2. Sri.V.K.Ramachandran, Santhi Nagar RWA, Thripunithura
Since there are increase in theft attempts in Santhi Nagar area, it is requested to restart the Night Patrolling in the area. (CI, Hillpalace )
Action taken by CI, Hillpalace – Night patrolling in Santhi Nagar colony and surrounding places have been intensified. CI is also personally supervising the patrolling in this area and subordinates are properly briefed in this regard.

3. Sri.P.V.Sebastian, Vayalil road RA, Thiruvamkulam
There is increase in antisocial activities and theft attempts in Vayalil road area as there is no Night Patrolling in the area. (CI, Hill palace)
Action taken by CI, Hillpalace – Special care has been taken to carryout effective night patrolling in Vayalil road area and the result is positive. Also subordinates have been given instructions to watch this area closely. Beat patrolling in this area is also intensified.

4. Sri.P.K.Gopalaprabu, Senior Citizens WA, Girinagar
In the evening antisocial elements are entering into the Girinagar LP school and causing damages to school properties (CI, ET South)
Action taken by CI, E.T.South – Police patrolling have been intensified in the area. The residents in the area have been instructed to watch the persons behind these antisocial activities.

5. Sri.P.L.Lawrence, Bhagat Singh South Zone RA, Thaikoodam
Since there are no Street lights in the Bhagat Singh Road there is increase in antisocial activities. Hence it is requested to arrange police patrolling in this area. (CI E.T.South)
Action taken by CI, E.T.South – Patrolling is being carried out by Shadows and routine night patrolling party. Corporation authorities have been intimated to install street lights in this area.

6. President, Nambiyapuram RA, Palluruthy
Traffic blocks and accidents are caused due to the unloading of building materials on the road by tipper lorries at MLA road, Nambiyapuram road, church road etc. (CI, Palluruthy)
Action taken by CI, Palluruthy – SI have been instructed to carry out Romeo Patrols in this area and take action against the vehicles unloading the material on the road.

7. Sri. Alex Daniel, Thamarakulam road RA, Fort Kochi
(i) Youths are driving motor cycles recklessly with alterated silencer causing loud noise under the influence of liquor.
(ii) Some persons are drinking liquor publicly in the Thamarakulam Children’s Park. (CI, Fort Kochi)
Action taken by CI, Fort Kochi _ (i) Continuous vehicle checking is being done in this regard and in the month of March 35 cases U/s 184 & 185 of MV Act have been registered.
(ii) Two persons (1) Riyas S/o Gafoor (2) Abdul Basheer S/o Kochammu have been arrested in this regard (Cr.No.173/07 U/s 160 IPC)

8. T.K.Mohammed, Thrikkakara Resi.. Apex Association, Kakkanad
No creative activities are being done with the police and residents association in Thrikkakara PS limit. (CI, Kalamassery)
Action taken by CI, Kalamassery – In the meeting convened at Mulepadam RA no complaints were received and proposal to form a Night Squad of 15 person was made there, but further reply was received in this regard from them so far.

9. Sri. C.R.Nalinakshan, Arangathu Cross Road RA
Police patrolling should be intensified in the railway line as there is increase in theft in this area. A compliant was filed by Mr.Azeez a resident of this area on 26.01.2007 regarding the theft in his house. What action has been taken by the police on this complaint ? (CI, Central PS)
Action taken by CI, Central – Instructions has been given to the SI, Central PS for intensive patrolling in this area. SHO has been instructed to enquire about the complaint.

10. Sri.P.T.Francis, Kairali Street RA, Kaloor
Pedestrian crossing is obstructed since vehicles are stopping on the Zebra Crossing Lines in Signal Junctions. (CIs, Traffic East and West)
Action taken by CIs Traffic – Duty police personnel have been strictly instructed to taken action in this regard and 321 MV petty cases have detected in this regard.

11. Sri.Johnson Joseph, ACS RA, Kaloor
Plying of Four Wheeler through the both side roads of North Over bridge should avoided and unauthorized stopping of buses and parking of autos in the entrance of Perandoor Road at Kaloor junction should be stopped. (CI, Traffic East)
Action taken by CI, Traffic East – During peak hours smooth flow of traffic can be ensured only if four wheelers are plying through these side roads. Strict actions are taken against the unauthorized stopping of buses and parking of autos in this area.

12. Sri.P.L.Lawerence, Bhagat Singh South Zone RA, Thaikoodam
In the NH 47 at Thaikoodam area a Traffic Police men should be made available for helping pedestrians for road crossing and avoid accidents. (CI, Tr. East)
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Necessary action will be taken in this regard

13. Sri.R.S.Nair, Kattithara Road RA, Maradu
In the Chambakkara, Petta, PS Hospital junctions Traffic Wardens may be posted for traffic duty and signal lights should be installed in Petta Junction. (CI, Traffic East)
Action taken by CI, Traffic East – Necessary action in this regard will be taken in consultation with Superior Officers.

14. Sri.Balakrishanan, COM RA, Maradu
          (i) A Bus Bay should be constructed at Kundanoor junction towards Aroor with the co-operation of Maradu Panchayat authorities to avoid traffic jamming there. (CI, Traffic East)
          (ii) Thaikoodam bus stop at NH – 47 towards Vyttila should be shifted to starting of 4 lane road for avoiding traffic jamming and accidents and overspeeding, left side overtaking, using of Air horns by private buses should be controlled. (CI, Traffic East)
          (iii) It is noticed that Traffic Warden are collecting money from Residents Associations. Should money be give for their service ?. Who is incharge of them ? (CIs, Traffic East and West)
Action taken by CI Traffic East (i) Bus stop towards Aroor have been already shifted. Maradu Panchayat authorities have been intimated to construct Bus Bay.
(ii) Shall be immediately complied after further examining this proposal. Speed Radars are being used for checking overspeed and action is also taken against traffic violations.
(iii) From Traffic East Sub Division no traffic wardens are posted for traffic duty. Traffic Wardens are posted from Traffic West Sub Division on Sponsorship basis. They are not authorized to collect money from anybody. Any such instances should be reported to CI, Traffic West for taking necessary action.

15. Sri.M.A.Venugopal, Thaikoodam East RA, Vyttila
Used Building materials both wood and iron are stocked on road side at Power House junction towards Thrippunithura are causing inconvenience to pedestrians and road traffic. (CI, Traffic East)
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Strict action is taken against these offenders.

16. Sri.Jacob Koshy, Indira Nagar RWA, Kadavanthara
Since pipe line work is being done in K.P.Vallon road traffic is diverted to Ponneth Temple road. Unauthorized parking of taxis and autos in this road is causing traffic block. (CI, Tr. East)
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Action is being taken under the law against unauthorized parking.

17. Sri.A.N.Sajeevan, Mannarakkara RA, Ponnurunni
Tourist Taxis returning from Nedumbassery are plying parallel service from Vyttila to Edapally and Zebra lines may be marked at main junction from Palarivattom to Kakkanad and Vehicles of customers parked in front of Liquor shop at Alinchuvadu is causing obstruction of traffic. (CI, Traffic East)
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Action against any parallel service is being taken. The authorities of PWD and Corporation have been intimated for marking Zebra Lines. Sector officer in this area have been given strict instructions to taken action against obstruction of traffic in this place.

18. Sri.K.R.Nair, Beena Anchumana Road RA, Edapally
Eventhough there is bus stop at Devankulangara junction towards Ernakulam buses are stopping at no parking area. (CI, Tr. East)
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Action has been taken for stopping of buses at the bus stop itself.

19. Sri.Sankarankutty, AWARD, Ravipuram
Traffic obstruction is being caused since buses plying towards Thevara are not stopping at the proper bus stop at Pallimukku. (CI, Tr. West)
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – Sector officer in this area have been given strict instruction for taking strict action in this regard.

20. Sri.P.M.Xavier, KMT RA, Kemberi road, Kochi – 2
Eventhough busstops on both sides at Pandikudy have been already shifted buses are still stopping at the main junction hence traffic accidents and obstructions are caused. (CI, Tr. West)
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – Mattanchery Traffic Wing SI have been given strict instructions to take necessary action in this regard.

21. Sri.Sethumadhavan, Green Garden RA, Vaduthala
A new fare point should be made from Ernakulam Town/South railway auto prepaid to Vaduthala. (CI, Tr.West)
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – Since parking fees have been implemented for parking autos by railway authorities’ prepaid auto is not operating now. RTO and Kochi Corporation have been intimated to find a new place for prepaid booth. As soon as this system is started fare point to Vaduthala will be fixed.

Commissioner of Police
Kochi City

COMPLAINTS AND SUGGESTIONS RAISED FROM PRIDE MEETING ON 10.04.2007 AND ITS COMPLIANCE

1. Sri.P.M.Xavier, KMT RA, Kemberi road, Kochi – 2
Eventhough bus stops on both sides at Pandikudy have been already shifted buses are still stopping at the main junction hence traffic accidents and obstructions are caused. (CI, Tr. West)
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – Mattanchery Traffic Wing SI have been given strict instructions to take necessary action in this regard.

2. Secretary Thrikkakara Central RA, Kakkanad
At noon time the bus bearing No. KL-7 Q 8949 (PMS) plying through Poothotta – CUSAT route violating the route and also action should be taken for queuing up the vehicles towards their direction of enroute while awaiting in signal junction.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Warning have been given to the Bus employee. If this is repeated action will be taken against this bus. Que system is strictly complied in traffic signal junctions.

3. Sri.P.V.Athikayan, Ashram Lane RA, Azad Road, Kaloor
Vehicles coming from Azad Road are not allowed to take right turn while entering main road. And on Tuesdays the vehicles coming to St. Antony’s Church are parked on road side without any control, hence traffic blocks are caused.

Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Vehicles coming from Azad Road are not allowed to take right turn at peak hours in order to avoid traffic blocks. Almost all the Vehicles coming to St. Antony’s Church on Tuesday’s are parked at the church Parking ground.

4. Sri.N.Unnikrishnan Nair, Ponniyath Road RA, Kaloor
In Model Road since there is no median from Kaloor junction to Deshabimani junction more accidents are caused. So median should be constructed in this area. Overtaking by private buses should be controlled. Interstate buses service should be ended at Vyttila.
Action taken by CI, Traffic East – PWD authorities have been intimated to construct median in this area. Strict action is being taken to control the speeding and overtaking of private buses.

5. Sri.P.P.Antony , Thammanam RA,
The Hoardings, Banners, Flags, decorations, unauthorised waiting sheds, shops on foot paths should be removed. Unauthorised parking of autos and taxis on all roads causes traffic blocks.

Action taken by CI, Tr. East and West – Action is being taken to remove all these items from footpaths for smooth traffic. Strict action is taken against these activities along with the co-operation of Corporation authorities.

6. Sri. A.N.Sajeevan, Mannarakkara RA, Ponnurunni
Since, Tourist taxis returning from Nedumbassery are plying parallel service from Vyttila to Edapally and Aluva the KSRTC buses plying through route are forced to stop service due to less collection. Hence action should be taken to stop this parallel service of taxis.

Action taken by CI, Tr. East – These kind of parallel service by taxis have not come to the notice of the Police. If these kind of activities come to notice action will be taken with the help of Motor Vehicle Department.

7. Sri. Rajan, W/Island RA
Service of traffic police is very much necessary in Island area. Unauthorised parking of container lorries in the entrance of pocket road causes accidents and obstruction to traffic. And the private buses are cancelling their trips during holidays.

Action taken by CI, Tr. West. – Necessary instructions have been given to SI, Mattanchery Traffic wing regarding this.

8. Sri. S.Dinendra Prasad, BMC road RA, Edapally

When compared with other district in Kerala auto charge is very high in Kochi City, Why is this ?
Action taken by Traffic – Auto prepaid system is being implemented in more places and display of auto fare boards in various junctions. Corporation authorities have been intimated for acquiring land for this. Strict action is being taken against overcharging autos. Auto complaint card is available with all traffic policemen.

9. Sri. Joe Palocakaran, Kottekanal RA, Kaloor

Corporation authorities should also be participated in PRIDE meetings
Action will be taken in this regard.

10. Sri. A.K.Sukumaran, Niviya Nagar RA, Kaloor
The bus stop at Kaloor junction towards Elamakkara should be moved further towards northern side and at peak hours traffic policemen should be posted at Vazakkala junction and Padamugal junction.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East –
Eventhough bus stop have been already shifted towards northern side the passengers are not willing to get in from the changed bus stop. Action is being taken to post policemen at peak hours in main junctions.

11. Sri.Sasi, Vijayanagar RA, Vennala
Plying of lorries through the narrow Alinchuvadu – Arakkakadau road should be avoided.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Alternate arrangements will be considered and necessary arrangements will be taken in this regard.

12. Sri. Subair, Thevara
Median gap in front of Indus Motors at Thevara is causing accidents and traffic blocks

Action taken by CI, Tr. West – Corporation authorities have been intimated to close the gap in median of this area and also accident prone areas.

13. Sri. T.K.Mohammed , Moolepadam RA, Vazhakkala

Vehicles of customers parked in front of Liquor shop at Alinchuvadu is causing obstruction of traffic. The Traffic Signal near Collectorate junction is neglected by drivers and hence accidents are caused.
Action taken by CI, Traffic East – The traffic SI in charge of this area have been given strict instructions in this regard.

14. Sri. Sebastian Pachalam Pradesh RA, Pachalam
Since lots of tipper lorries plying through Goshree – Pachalam road pedestrians are put in much difficulty, hence action should be taken to make this road one way.
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – Action has been taken to make this road one way. Also Sector 2 officer have been given instruction to implement this.

15. Sri. T.V.Surendran, GTR RA, Vaduthala
Since the buses plying towards Ernakulam are stopping at Railway gate in Don Bosco Bus stop accident are caused in the area.
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – Bus stop have already been shifted 50 meters northern side from railway gate.

16. Sri. V.D.Sivakumar, Parapillil road RA, Hillpalace
If Buses coming towards Ernakulam from eastern side of Thrippunithura are allowed to pass through Pallimukku signal junction from Valanjambalam it will be more convenient.

Action taken by CI, Tr. West – On completion of the road work of this area this suggession will be considered.

17. Sri.M.Karunakaran, BTS road RA, Edapally
The lorries and tipper plying though the residential areas of BTS road is causing traffic block and difficulty to pedestrians, hence one way should be followed in this road for lorries and tippers. And the starting upto 100 meters of BTS road NO Parking should be enforced and also speed limit should be upto 30 kms.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – During peak hours action has been taken to prevent the entry of lorries and tippers in this road and also to control the overspeeding of vehicles.

18. Sri. Member, EDRAC, Ernakulam
Action should be taken to follow queue system in the Menaka Punching Station for Private Buses. Once side parking is not allowed in some shops at Broadway. Also footpath sales and unauthorised auto stand at Broad way should be removed. Parking on the road around the High Court should be made on one side only. Parking of lorries in Mathai Manjooran Road is causing accidents.
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – Necessary steps have been taken to follow queue system at Menaka Punching Station for private buses. In broad way the boards and chain kept in front of the shops have been removed. No traffic blocks have been noticed in the High court area.
No accidents have been reported in the Mathai Manjooran road.

                                                                                    Commissioner of Police
                                                                                    Kochi City

COMPLAINTS AND SUGGESTIONS RAISED FROM PRIDE MEETING ON 12.05.2007 AND ITS COMPLIANCE

1. Smt.V.Sheela, Panampilly Nagar, KVRA
If prepaid auto service is divided into short trips and long trips, there will not be any reluctance from the auto drivers when short trips are called – A pedestrian cross should be installed at Manorama junction – There is traffic congestion at Atlantis – Kizavana road since the Panampilly nagar Cemetery railway gate is closed for repair for a long time – If the vehicles coming from the Vytilla side towards Manorama junction keeps single lane, the vehicles can easily turn left side at Manorama junction and hence the traffic block from South overbridge to Kadavanthra junction can be avoided.
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – When prepaid auto system is rearranged this proposal will be considered. Strict action is being taken against autos who are not coming for short trips.
Since there is way under the south overbridge for pedestrians to cross road, installing pedestrian cross at Manorama junction will increase traffic accidents.
Letter will be soon send to Railway authorities for reopening the railway gate.
Since there heavy traffic flow towards Manorama junction, making single lane traffic will increase traffic block. Concerned police officers have been given instructions to make way for left turning vehicles at Manorama junction.

2. Secretary Thrikkakara Souhiridanagar RA, Vazhakkala
At Vahakkala junction a Zebra line should be made for pedestrian crossing, the service of a policeman should also be made there. – At Vazhakkala junction there is a shop selling Cement and Iron, from where their weighing balance protrudes on the road causing obstruction to vehicles coming from cross road there by causing traffic accidents.

Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Panchayat authorities have been intimated for putting Zebra lines. A Sub inspector has been posted in the area.
The shop owner has been given instruction to remove the traffic obstruction causing weighing balance.

3. Secretary Amrithakudiram RA, Ambalamedu

At Amrithakudiram functioning under Mata Amrithananda Mayi Ashram Ganja sellers and thieves are residing. Since the Ashram authorities are not taking any action against them it is requested to take necessary steps against this in consultation with the Ashram authorities.
It is also requested to conduct awareness classes for the ladies to prevent the quarrelling among the ladies in this area.
Action taken by CI, Hillpalace –SI, Ambalamedu conducted an enquiry in the matter and informed that at present there is no ganja seller or thieves residing there. In future if there is any such instance strict action will be taken against them.
Awareness classes for ladies in the area will be conducted on 05.06.07 in consultation with the RA authorities and Legal advisor of Ashramam Avdt. Sreekumar.

4. Secretary, Fernandes Garden RA, Fort Kochi
At Mattanchery, Fort Kochi area the ganja, drug, fake currency notes gangs and goondas with knives are moving freely in daylight. Also RA member Alosiyus was murdered by these goondas. Request to take necessary action in the matter.
Action taken by CI, Fort Kochi & CI Mtry – The murder of Alosiyus was due to labour dispute. It is not true that these gangs are operating freely in this area. There is strong bandobust of police including police patrolling and pickets in this area. Strict action is being taken against drug mafias in Mattanchery circle. Eleven cases have been registered in Mattanchery circle in this regard.

5. Sri.P.V.Joseph, Thaikoodam South RA
A traffic police man should be posted at Thaikoodam NH road for pedestrian crossing at peak hours since the construction activities of Tunnel for road crossing have been stopped.
Action taken by CI Traffic East – No incidents of accident have been reported there, but special attention is always therein this area.

6. Sri.Chandramohan, Sangamam RA, Palluruthy
Since parking of Vehicles are done on footpath from PMSC Bank to Kumbalangi Vazhi junction at Palluruthy, causing problems to pedestrians, a “No parking board” should be installed there.
Action taken by CI, Traffic West - No Parking board have been there.

7. Sri. Harish Kumar, Muttathil Lane, RWA, Kadavanthra
Since it is difficult to cross the road at the junction turning towards Muttathil Lane road a sign board should be installed for controlling speed.
Action taken by CI, Traffic East – Action is being taken to installed sign board for controlling speed.

8. Sri. N.Chellappan Pillai, Aysha road, RA, Ponnurunni
Since container lorries are parked at Aysha road and Bye pass side, pedestrians and small vehicles find it difficult to travel.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Strict action is being taken against unauthorized parking.

9. Secretary, West Chullikkal RA, Chullikkal
Near Chullikkal Church unauthorized parking, repairing of lorries causing traffic obstruction and unloading of building material spread across the road are causing accident to motor cycles and pedestrians.
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – The unauthorized parking in the area is being regulated by regular patrolling. The road blocks caused by unloading of building materials on the road are also being regulated.

10. Sri. E.S.Vishwambaran, Secretary, Ambelipadam RA, Vyttila
The footpath in Vyttila area is occupied by wayside sellers causing problems to pedestrians.
Action taken by CI Tr, East – Since it is a labour problem, action can be taken with the co-operation of Labour union leaders and Co-operation authorities.

11. Secretary Kombara RWA
At market road, Panthara Kavala, North side of Komabra junction, the heavy vehicles of Balaji Transport are parked causing traffic obstructions.
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – Notice have been issued to Balaji Transport for not to park their vehicles causing traffic obstruction. Sector 2 officer have been given instruction to conduct patrolling in this area.

12. Sri. Johnson Joseph, AC SRA, Kaloor
Parking should be banned in font of Kallor St. Antony’s Church. Vehicle should be diverted through SRM, LFC, Deshabimani and Azad roads at rush hours.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Parking is not allowed at Model Road i.e from Palarivattom to High Court. Action is taken against any unauthorized parking in this area. Vehicles are not diverted through these bye-roads since it causes route confusion for many of the drivers causing traffic obstruction.

13. Sri.Kurivilla Mathews, Vyshali – Thammanam link road RA
Night patrolling in Thammanam labour colony road should be intensified and parking in this road should be banned.
Action taken by CI, E.T. North – Day beat and night beat is being carried out in this road. Action is being taken to avoid traffic obstruction due to parking.

14. Sri. Sajeevan, Mannarakkara road RA, Ponnurunni
At Vyttila junction the Vyttila – Vyttila circular bus are not stop at the exact bus stops. Also the Cinema Screen model display board at Vyttila junction is causing vision problem for drivers at night.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Instructions have been given for stopping of buses at exact bus stop.
Notice have been given to the Outlook Communications Pvt. Ltd who are the proprietors of the display board and they have given reply justifying the installation of display board.

15. Sri. M.P.Sebastian, PRE SI RA, Mtry.
Frequent accidents are happening at the turning road towards Kombara Mukku, Jain Temple junction, Gujarati road.
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – Regular patrolling is being done in this area for reducing accidents in this area. At present there is no accidents in this area.

16. Sri. T.A.Varghese, Madapattu road East End RA
Bus Stops should be allowed to long route buses coming from eastern side at Chakkaraparambu and Medical Centre bus stops.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – RTA is the authorized person to taken necessary action in this matter.

17. Sri. P.Sankara Narayanan, Muttara, Poonithura
The service of a traffic policemen should be made available at Accident prone area, Petta junction from 8 am to 8 pm.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Almost on all days traffic policemen is posted in this area.

18. Secretary, Bhagat Singh, South Zone RA
At Major, Bhagat Singh, Delstar, St.James, Janatha roads where Bengalis and Tamilians are residing near road side, vacant areas and buildings, youths are using drugs.
Recently no such cases have been reported among them in this area. Enquiry is being done whether these persons are engaged in these activities.

19. P.M.Xavier, Fort Kochi
The buses plying towards Fort kochi area are not stopping at junctions instead of bus stops.
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – Strict instructions have been given for stopping of buses at exact bus stops. It is also ensured that buses are stopping at exact bus stops.

20. Sri.Lohidakshan R, Ponothu Road RA, Kaloor
Two wheeler traffic should be allowed through the foot path of south over bridge. The footpath encroachments by wayside sellers should be stopped. The building owners in city are making the parking area as shops and giving it on rent.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East and West – Two wheeler traffic is not possible through the foot path of South over bridge. The footpath encroachment are being evacuated and action is being taken against them. Letter has been sent to Co-orperation authorities for taking necessary action in this regard.

21. Sri. J. Solomon, Thamarakulam road, RWA Fort Kochi
At Kamalakadavu the footpath have been encroached by the antisocial elements and wayside sellers and at night time public consumption of Alcohol and drugs are taking place.
Action taken by CI, Fort Kochi – On 28.05.07 and 29.05.07 illegal encroachment was evacuated. Local police along with Tourist police are conducting patrolling here.

22. Secretary Holy Cross Nagar RA, Nazarth Kochi
There are no doors for private buses and the employees of the bus are not wearing uniforms and seat should be reserved for senior citizen in private buses. – A new bus route should be allowed from Fort Kochi Veli though Jubille junction , Pandikudy Statue junction.
Action taken by CI Tr. West – RTO has informed that there is no law for making door compulsory for city private buses.
All bus conducters have been given instructions to ensure that senior citizens are given seat.
Request should be given to RTA for allowing new bus route.

23. Advt. P.R.Damodharan, Pallinada West RA, Palarivattom
At Pallinada, Palarivattom the auto Drivers are not putting meters, and are overcharging the commuters.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – No complaint in this regard have been received so far. Action will be taken in this regard as and when complaints are received.

24. Sri.Vasudevan Kavil, BMC RRA, Edapally
During power cut time theft cases are happening in BMC, Edapally area.
Action taken by CI, Kalamassery – Patrolling have been intensified in the area. Letter has been sent to Asst. Executive Engineer, KSEB for erecting street lights in the area.

25. Secretary, BMC RRA, Edapally
At Edapally High School Bus stop, buses are stopping in front of Thrikkovil Temple instead of actual bus stop. – At Kaloor, near Mathrubumi junction wayside sellers are obstructing pedestrians.
Action taken by CI, Tr. East – Instructions have been given for stopping of buses at the exact bus stops. Action is being taken against the violators. The co-operation of passengers are also needed in this matter.
The co-operation of co-operation authorities are required for eviction of foot path sellers.

26. Secretary South Kaloor RA,
At Renewal Centre, Azad road, programmes are conducted exceeding sound limits even at night 11 pm causing sound pollution.
Action taken by CI, North – Instruction have been given to the authorities of Renewal Centre for conducting programmes using mike only upto 9.30 pm as per the sound pollution rules.

Sri.C.K.Harshan, Franklin Gardens RA, Kuttikattukara

The private service buses which are plying in Guruvayur Eranakulam route often violating the route through Varappuzha which is causing difficulty to passengers. Hence a punching system should be established in Eloor.
Action taken by CI Traffic East – Necessary action will be taken after enquiring into this matter .

28. Sri.K.M.Husain, President, RA, Kochin Meglala Committee
Pickpocketing and related attacks are increasing in private buses.
Action taken by all CIs – To prevent this Mufti Police have been posted in private buses and bus stops. Several pickpocketers were arrested by mufti police and they were later remanded. SHOs have been instructed to give more attention on this matter.

29.   V.Subramanyan, Masjid road RA
          At Deshabimani Road near Muslim Masjid foot paths have been encroached by wayside sellers, causing problems to pedestrians. – At Karukapilly road sale of Drugs is going on. No action is seen taken against a drug peddler who was caught and handed over to police by the public.
          Action taken by CI North – Regular day and night patrolling is done in this area. The incident was at Thrivarna road, at Kalamassery Police station limit.   When the police party arrived there the person was not in a condition so as to be taken into custody and hence he was not taken into custody.

30. K.A.Francis, Mahatma Gandhi RA, Edapally North
The Edapally Cross bar at Railway gate is danger. Action should be taken to repair it urgently.
Action taken by CI, North – A police men have been posted at Edapally railway gate for duty from Cheranaloor Police Station. – The work of Railway overbridge is progressing.

31.Sri.P.T.Francis, Kairali Street, RA, Kaloor
STOP sign and U-Turn marks should be marked at Zebra lines. City Buses and bus shelters should be given numbers and a limited stop city buses service should be started. It will be usefull if Buses are given green colour with an 25 % bus charge. Buses should stop only at exact bus stops. Action should be taken against Left side overtaking. Policemen should be posted infront of Educational institutions. Traffic Awareness classes should be conducted. Bus bays should be constructed.
Action taken by CI Tr. East and West – Strict instructions have been given to taken action against buses not stopping at exact bus stops and left side overtaking.
Traffic awareness classes are being conducted. The bus stops coming in the opposite directions have been extended to 50 meters. The service of traffic police men is made available during school time. The RTO and Corporation authorities have been addressed on all other suggestions.

32. Sri.S.Balakrishnan, Padavathu Nagar RWA , Maradu
          The traffic congestion in MG road can be controlled by developing and making the market road from Madhava Pharmacy junction to Hospital road one way from South to North. – Action should be taken against erring buses drivers and the statistics of these cases should be presented at PRIDE meeting. The dust piled near the medians should be cleared.
Action taken by CI, Tr. West – In the present stage if the market road is made one way it will result in the congestion of traffic in other roads. Since during day time the entry of Heavy vehicles are banned the present two way roads need not be changed to one way. The narrow roads in this area have been made oneway. Strict action is being taken against erring bus drivers. In the Month of May the traffic related cases registered are ( (279 IPC – 33 cases, 185 MV Act - 139 cases and various other related cases 4729 petty cases). The corporation authorities have been intimated regarding the removal of sand near medians.

Commissioner of Police,
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