Summary:
The open plots, gardens, which once acted as holding ponds and would soak up the rain water are fast vanishing. Unplanned growth, inadequate infrastructure and open plots giving way to concrete sprawls have only aggravated the situation here. "The property tax collection was Rs 83 crore in 2007-08, which rose to 134 crore in 2011-12 and this fiscal the expected collection is Rs 550 crore. It should serve as an example of how nature can wreak havoc if you don't respect it,'' an expert said. The run-off from the Yeoor hills and the absence of storm water drains only worsened the situation obstructing traffic movement and adding to the chaos..