A popular restaurant in Indiranagar of Bengaluru has been shut down after persistent complaints of the citizens to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP).
The restaurant turned streets around Indiranagar 12th Main noisy, while reckless parking by its patrons also made life difficult for pedestrians, residents had complained. On top of this, the hotel also dumped garbage indiscriminately, prompting residents to raise an alarm to save the neighbourhood.
BBMP) officials slapped fines on the restaurant several times, the problems persisted over the last one year. Now, they have served the closure notice. “The establishment has been temporarily shut down,” said a senior BBMP official. “However, the owners have submitted a letter stating they will ensure there are no more problems for the residents.”
“It is not completely a residential area and there is permission to allow such eateries. Since it is well-maintained in terms of hygiene, higher officials may allow them to reopen, if the owners ensure they do not cause any inconvenience to the public and manage garbage disposal well,” the BBMP official added.