BBMP makes it easier to claim pothole compensation

Joint commissioners of the BBMP’s zonal offices have been given the responsibility to receive applications from people seeking compensation for accidents caused by potholes and bad roads.

While the civic body decentralised the process to provide immediate relief to the victims, the lack of awareness about such a compensation policy has kept many out of its reach.

The power to disperse compensation was earlier with the BBMP’s special commissioner (revenue).

Over the last few months, there has been an increase in accidents caused by potholes. Some vehicle users have even lost their lives on the city’s awful roads.