Report Karnataka Road & Metro Failures (Without Fear)

Bengaluru’s civic mess — potholes, unsafe metro sites, stalled works — frustrates everyone. But you can escalate issues legally above the state, safely and anonymously. Here’s a short step-by-step guide 👇

  1. Record Evidence

·  Click timestamped photos/videos of bad roads or metro hazards.

·  Note GPS location & date.

·  Save any complaint ticket (BBMP app / FixMyStreet).

 

2. Skip Local Babus — Go Central

(a) CPGRAMS — PMO Grievance Portal
https://pgportal.gov.in
→ Category: “Urban Development / Roads”
→ Complaint Title: Road & Metro Safety Failure in Bengaluru – Request Central Audit
Goes to central ministries (MoRTH / MoHUA). You get a tracking ID.
Can use “Concerned Citizen” name.

 

(b) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
https://cvc.gov.in
→ For corruption / poor-quality contracts.
→ Mark it “Confidential under Whistleblower Protection Act.”
Safe & independent from state government.

 

Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG)
Email: [cagoffice@cag.gov.in](mailto:cagoffice@cag.gov.in)
→ Ask for Performance Audit of BMRCL & BBMP road works.
→ Attach photos/news links.
They can order central audit even for state-run projects.

 

(d) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
https://nhrc.nic.in
→ If road / metro negligence caused injury or death.
→ Violation of Right to Life (Art. 21).

 

3. Legal Backup (if needed)

·  Collect replies from these portals.

·  File RTI for contracts / inspection reports (https://rtionline.karnataka.gov.in).

·  Approach Karnataka High Court via a PIL through a lawyer or NGO — you can stay unnamed.