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BBMP officials raid premises, impose fines for operating them illegally
Several paying guest accommodations operating illegally in Koramangala, BTM Layout, and Madiwala have come under the scanner of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). On Sunday, officials searched these accommodations only to find them functioning illegally and in unhygienic conditions.
“Most of them do not have trade licences and are repeat offenders. We collected fines of about Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 per PG depending on its size. We have the authority to shut these down and have warned them that the next time we will,” said Bhayalakshmi, Health Officer.
According to her, most of the PGs had dirty premises and their kitchens were filthy. “Most of them failed to segregate waste before handing it over to the sanitation worker. They were fined for this as well,” she said.
In 2015, the BBMP had put accommodations with more than 12 paying guests under the commercial buildings bracket.
“This means, they need trade licence to operate. And they have to pay higher taxes, equal to how a commercial enterprise pays. Most of these PG do not get themselves trade licence despite repeated reminders, to avoid paying tax,” said the BBMP spokesperson, adding that there may be close to 8,000 PGs in the city but only around 500 to 600 fall in the commercial tax bracket and were registered.
Meanwhile, those living in PGs said that if regular raids were conducted and PG owners were forced to maintain standards, then it could only benefit them. “Most of these PGs have rooms that accommodate six people when it is meant for just two, and the pricing is disproportionate to what it is worth,” said Greeshma Shankar, a working professional who recently moved out of a double sharing single room, which came at a cost of Rs. 10,000 excluding food, in Koramangala.
‘Most of them do not have trade licences and are also repeat offenders’
**News courtesy theHindu - dated 22 september 2016
Paying guest accommodation is a thriving business opportunity
Sun, 10 Apr 2011-02:42pm , Bangalore , DNA ** News courtesy**
As Bangalore pens its doors to students and young working professionals, a paying guest accommodation is a thriving business opportunity. But there’s a clear wish list of those signing up for one.Bangalore is teeming with student population, considering a host of colleges and learning institutions the city currently houses. This in turn gives rise to the thriving business of paying guest (PG) accommodations.
From college students looking for spacious rooms to call home, to working professionals hunting for the comforts of a good living, away from their families, PGs are the most common resort for single souls, who come here to pursue their education or careers.
But though PGs are an easy way to get a roof over one’s head, living in one can mean making many adjustments in terms of food, facilities, personal space and freedom, among other things. While the streets are rife with advertisements and fliers stuck on tree barks, blank walls, shop corners, pitching each PG accommodation’s quality services, more often than not these can turn out to be big duds.
As 20-year-old Swati Banerjee, who studies in one of the leading colleges in the city says, “The owners of PGs should provide what they promise, when one signs up to live in the place. I have shifted my PG accommodation twice, in my two years of college, since I was having a lot of trouble with the food provided.”
She also adds that timings and rules in these accommodations should be flexible, so that it makes matters easier and that people from the opposite sex should be allowed to come in, but within a regulated time frame. Agrees Subin Varrier, 20, who is currently pursing a course in aeronautical engineering in one of the city colleges, “It would be good if PGs allow one to bring in their friends, though within a fixed time.”
The demand for this, say most youngsters is because sometimes people need to work on college or study projects in a group. A no-visitor policy in a PG accommodation, they point out, makes it very difficult to collaborate on combined or group tasks. Food is another important aspect as most PGs falter on, point out students who live in these set ups. “There is a constant clash between South Indian and North Indian food. So a PG should provide both varieties, to make life easy,” says Subin.
Among other resources, internet connections, clean drinking water and spacious rooms are much in demand. “PG owners often make money by turning a single sharing room into a twin one, which makes the space claustrophobic. It is essential that one is given ample living space, considering the cost that is spent on renting a PG accommodation,” adds Subin.
But all’s not lost, as 20-year-old Namrata Goyal, who studies in a design school points out that the PG she lives in allows personalisation of one’s living space. “The place I live in as a paying guest is worth the price I pay. There is minimal to no interference in my individual life, which is the main reason why I shifted to this place, from my previous PG, where the intrusion was more. So while a self-sufficient, good serviced, non-intrusive paying guest accommodation rules the roost, regulars caution to keep the location of a PG in mind for easy accessibility.
Negotiating the terms and conditions well, before signing up for one is another must. It’s important, they caution to make proper enquires from reliable sources, before making a paying guest accommodation, their home away from home.
Bengaluru police clueless on safety measures in PGs Neither police nor BBMP has a ready reckoner for the list of authorised PGs. How will the city ensure thousands of women living in PGs are safe? 3 Nikita Malusare, 23 Jun 2014 , Citizen Matters Who has forgotten the incident that took place recently, in which a man burgled in to a paying guest facility and raped a 25-year-old techie? Naturally everyone is worried about the safety of their own PG facilities. When something goes wrong, police are the ones to protect people. But here’s the shocker for you: Bengaluru police doesn’t have a list of paying guest facilities in the city. And the city administration body, BBMP too doesn’t have a list of authorised PGs readily available online. In one of the reports, police officers said that it was not for the first time that such case was reported. Seven such cases had come up in the last year, but police couldn’t file the case as the victims refused to lodge a complaint. But the police haven’t taken any steps yet. to get the PGs into the safety net. More and more start ups and IT companies flourishing in the city, prestigious education institutions that offer quality medical and engineering courses etc have attracted lakhs of migrants to the city over the years. Some of these who stay for a short period or have limited finances, prefer staying as paying guests. In October 2013, BBMP councillor N R Ramesh had presented a statistics in the council, which put the number of PG facilities at a whopping 8000, while the licensed ones were only 272. It was in one such unauthorised PG that the above incident took place. What does authorised PG mean? Unauthorised PG facilities are the ones not registered with either BBMP or the police, hence not obligated to provide security to the inhabitants. There is no monitoring done by any agency on such PG facilities. Under Schedule 10 part II of the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act 1976, PG accomodations are supposed to procure trade license from BBMP Health Department. License fee varies with the number of rooms that the accommodation has. Even the PG accomodations having less than 10 rooms are supposed to have license. Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act 1976 mandates trade license to be displayed in the paying guest facility premises. If you don’t find a trade license displayed, you can ask the owner to show it to them. You may also check for trade license with the three zonal designated BBMP Health Officers of South, East and West who are in charge of issuing license for each of these zones. Their numbers are available on BBMP website if anyone wishes to enquire with them. However, even then if you don’t find the licence details, it is possible that the facility may be one of those unregistered ones. The numbers to call in case your PG is unregistered BBMP Joint Commissioner Yatish Kumar (Health and Solid Waste Management): 08022975591 BBMP Chief Health Officer Dr. Vatsala : 22248363 South Health Officer: 28510864 East Health Officer: 88975850 West health officer: 22975650 No list of authorised PGs available publicly BBMP Health Department is responsible for hygiene and housing conditions while Police Department is responsible for safety. According to BBMP Health Officer Dr. Vatsala, “As of today there are 587 PG accomodations in the city, out of which 141 have trade license while rest 446 are unauthorised.” Dr. Vatsala says that PG accomodations are supposed to inform local police station. When Citizen Matters checked with senior police officers and police commissioners, it came to light that there was no such rule, hence police do not register PG accomodations. BBMP too as of now doesn’t have any information available online regarding the list of authorised PGs. As PG accommodations are considered as commercial activities, they need to pay commercial rates for water tax and electricity supply. After a huge chaos in the BBMP Council meeting in October 2013, BBMP is planning to collect commercial tax from PGAs. As of now they are considered as residential properties and pay residential property tax. If one fails to procure trade license or renewal of license, the owner has to pay penalty as per the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act. Continuous failure to procure license may lead to closure or sealing of the premises. However, all these rules are available only in books, while in reality unauthorised PGs continue to flourish. When basic housing facilities such as the provision of water and electricity are not given by any PG owner, one can complain to the BBMP Health Department. In such cases the tenant can even drag the owner to the court, when he/she has the proof of paying the rent regularly. This will also bring to light the irregularities on part of the PG owner, if any. How should a PG ensure safety? PG owners are responsible for safety of their people. They are answerable to local police officials. There are special rules for the safety of PG accomodations as per police guidelines. At the time of emergency, anyone can contact them. They are expected to be present in five minutes. On the direction of City Police Commissioner for safety of PG occupants, PG owners have been asked to keep a photocopy of photo identity card and a separate form that has personal details of the occupant. Name of the occupant, date of birth, age, home town, office address and contact number, emergency contact numbers etc will be collected through this form. PGs are advised to keep a full-time security guard and a CCTV camera outside the gate entrance and inside the premises. This will help police at the time of investigations, when something goes wrong. They are also advised to keep a register of all the visitors to the PG, including everybody from milk man or maid to friends of the occupants. However, none of these are mandatory, hence no PG is obliged to follow it. After the rape case of a techie, Bangalore Police Commissioner Raghavendra Auradkar has taken the matter seriously. The police are in the process of drafting a set of safety rules for the PG accomodations. What can you do if PG owner is not following rules? At present there is no particular redressal system. If you have issues with housing like water, electricity, comfortability of rooms then you can complain it to your area designated Health Inspectors or officers. In case of failure in taking safety precautions, first make an attempt to personally convince the PG owner to set it up. You can also can take the help of police to enforce the precautionary measures. What precautions should I take when I’m living in a PG? You can introduce your friend who visits you regularly, to your PG owner and your PG friends. This will help them get acquainted with them and to be alert if a new face is spotted. Inform beforehand to your PG owner if any of your friend is going to meet you, so that they know who is expected to come. Ensure that your PG owner has your emergency numbers. Do not throw keys carelessly. Ask your friends to accompany you if you want to travel during late night hours. Always be ready to make noise, so that others can come to your rescue. It might be police’s responsibility to ensure public safety but it is better to take your own precautions. - See more at: http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/shocker-women-unsafe-in-bengaluru-s-pgs-no-police-tracking#sthash.3h2wNTNz.dpuf
**News courtesy http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in
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What is a PG or Paying Guest ?
Its a place to stay - Habitat for working Professionals, Students, Job Seekeres Anyone - Even for those who are kicked out from Home.
At What Budget can i get paying guest?
Its Based on your pocket friendliness choose your paying guest - moreover depends on sharing &, locality. It can be anything please discuss with the concerned pg owners for yout budget. Of course after you see your Bed only.
Is there any security Deposit for my stay?
Generally answer should be yes ! If you are damn lucky - No ! How - Competition boss competition. Survival of fittest in business. If you can convince him with a cheque or job safety - Its purely based on your talk and Seasonal demand in the paying guest
How will they refund the deposit back?
Most asked thing about paying guest is this! It is purely based on your relationship with the PG owner. Join in a big pg. Rules is rules. Better get a agreement with pg owner.
Are the paying guest Luxurious enough ?
Pay more to be more. Luxury comes to mind only when you pay more. Luxury paying guest addicted persons have to pay more- yeah
Whay facilities will paying guest owners provide me?
North and South Indian Food - 90% of PG's Do this only
Multi-Cuisine Food / Kerala Style / Andhra Style - You have to check with specific paying guest owner
24 Hours Hot Water - WOW - Be sure to use when need only
Drinking Mineral Water - RO -UV Treated
Separate wardrobes / Cupboards / Lockers - Again its economical or luxurious
LED TV in each room or common area
Attached bathrooms or Common bathrooms upto 6 people
2 and 4 Wheeler Parking - Closed or open space
Wi-Fi Connectivity - Hi speed or low speed
Self cooking facility - check with pg owner
Few PGs have Living room with Sofa Set and a Big LED TV
And few High End Paying Guests (PG) in Bangalore also have GYM for fitness buddies
What is the advantage of a Paying Guest(PG) over a House or Room?
positive and negative for each topic varies. When it comes to home. cost is more - Living Freedom is more. Whereas PG you have to follow 4 things 1. Rules 2. Rules 3. Rules 4. Rules
Advantages
- Security is good as you can stay in groups
- Loneliness will not come to your mind - New Friends will be around you may be of same ages
- Common facilities like TV, Washing Machine, Fridge, AC GYM when used with pg mates will be much cheaper than you pay them for each and every service.
- Food Cost will be much cheaper than lodging or cooking Individuals
- Location of Paying guest will be in such places that - rent will never be affordable there
- You may Quit this service anytime whereas House shifting is a very long process-
Disadvantages
- Chances of Getting to wrong pg may give you bad experiences Be carefull when you choose a paying guest
- You may not throw your things as you wish. Right to Freedom is lost in paying guest
- Coming on time to pg will be important
- Also these pg wording depents on Individuals opinion.
Think before you take my words
Safety factors for Paying guest of Females in bangalore?
The Government has ordered that all the Ladies Paying Guest (PG) in Bangalore must have a CCTV Camera and a Security guard to ensure the safety of the ladies/girls staying in the PG. 95% of pg owners are doing it. Ensure you are not part of 5% of the remaining
Is the food provided in Paying Guest (PG) Healthy?
Your taste buds will tell you. Home food is good. Healthy. Choose pg which has highest reviews and Positive comments for a specific PG accomodations
Most Important Things Women Should Look for While Selecting A Paying Guest Accommodation
Today's women are confident and have specific career goals for themselves.One of the biggest steps on their path to turn into a strong independent self is to m ove out of their comfort zone for shifting to different states and cities having more lucrative academic and career options. Perhaps the most challenging task for them after relocating to another city is to find a suitable paying guest accommodation for themselves. It becomes really important to keep certain things in mind before finalizing a living space.
Here is the list of top 5 things every woman or girl should keep in mind while choosing the right Paying Guest Accommodation Center.
Safety and Security With an ever increasing rate of crimes against women,especially in the metros, the first important thing to consider is safety and security. Choose a locality which has a good record in terms of security. The Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) of good localities hire security guards who keep a check on every person entering or leaving the area or building. They keep proper records of outsiders coming into the locality and are always on guard. Never live in an area not having such tight security measures.
Budget and Your Specific Needs
Every girl should look for a PG which is affordable yet comfortable. Make a record of your earnings, expenses, savings and allowances, if you have any, and then see how much amount you can spend on accommodation. Make a list of your specific needs like eating only vegetarian food or requirement of two rooms instead of one and other important aspects of living in a PG.
Start Searching Online First
You will get a better idea about the features and price range by looking at your options online. Read the reviews of various paying guest accommodation centers over some real estate websites as it will help in making your final decision. Moreover, you will come to know about all the PGs available in your desired location.
Proximity to Your Work-Place or College
Mostly women step out of the comfort zones of their homes in order to study in colleges or go to work elsewhere. Whatever you need on a regular basis, just make sure that it is not far away from the PG.You will have to ensure that different modes of transport like buses, metro, local trains, auto rickshaws are easily available from the area that you are residing in.Check for things that cause inconvenience, like not getting a conveyance on time when you need to reach someplace urgently.
Staff Matters
For women, it becomes really important that the staff members should include only females or at least one female. In the absence of the owner, one or two female staff members should be present 24/7 for the security of the tenants. Never start living in a PG which does not have female staff members. Make sure that the female staff is hired only after a thorough background check. Your security is in your hands, you should be confident that the house-owner and the staff members have a clean-chit. Properly look into their credentials before you decide whether that particular PG is the perfect choice for you or not helps.
Quick Tips to Find Right Paying Guest Accommodation Center
Most of the people, especially youngsters, are stepping out of their homes to explore better career opportunities in today's fast paced world. Getting out of your comfort zone, interacting with unknown people and exploring the necessities on your own can give a headache to anyone. But, the thought of finding a suitable Paying Guest Accommodation Center in an unknown city or state might seem as an absolute nightmare.
Here is a quick guide to help you find the most suited paying guest accommodation center in no time:
Budget and Needs
The first and foremost step before starting your desirable PG search is to note down your exact needs like location, features to help you make the budget. Take a pen-notepad and write down all the things you want in your PG. Go through your earnings, expenses and savings and fix a particular amount of money that you can afford to pay every month.
Online PG : - Search Make good use of technology to start your PG accommodation search online. There are a number of real estate websites to help you find the best PG nearby your college or office. Some sites even allow you to post your requirements and interact with agents or owners.
An Agent with Multiple Options : - It is a good idea to find an active agent in the area of your choice. Do not engage with more than two agents, but make sure to go through multiple options shown by the agent. Usually, the fee charged by agents is less than or equal to a month's rent.
Location and Transport: - Do you really want to spend hours driving to reach your office/college every day? If the PG best fitting your needs and budget is located far away from your office, try finding another one because it is best to live in the same or adjoining area as that of your office. You will be able to cut down on the fuel expenses, if it is at walking distance. However, if you don't own a vehicle; make sure to check if the transport facility is available nearby your PG.
Security and Surroundings : - Do not trust every word coming out of the mouth of owner blindly. Do your own background check before finalizing the place. Hospitals, general stores, restaurants, petrol pumps and other basic necessities should be near your PG. It is best if the PG is surrounded by residential houses.
Room : - Check for the windows, bathrooms, leaks or construction faults in the room. Make sure to ask questions about the water and electricity supply. Clarify beforehand if the usage of electricity appliances is allowed or not. Some PG accommodation centers promise internet connectivity. Check the connection and ask for hidden additional costs too.
Food: - Make sure to ask the owner about the food serving, time and quality. If you take meals at a specific time, mention that to the owner. Do they offer only vegetarian dishes or non-vegetarian too? Ask all the questions that matter before hand. Make sure the food served is hygienic.
Restrictions : - The last and most important step before finalizing a PG accommodation is to check the restrictions. Are you allowed to bring your friends or family to your rooms? In case you work at night shifts, make sure to mention this in case the PG owner doesn't allow entry after specific hours
Tips for Owners to Run Successful Paying Guest Accommodation Centers
Education and professional sectors are booming in India at a lightning speed due to advancements in technology. This trend of moving to big cities to get better opportunities have given people a new idea to earn extra cash, by opening a PG accommodation center.
Opening a PG accommodation center might look like the fastest way to earn cash, but maintaining a PG is not everyone's cup of tea.
Here are some tips for owners to run successful paying guest accommodation center business.
Proper Space and Facilities - Before starting a PG, it is best to check if you have the right space and basic facilities nearby. Is there any point in opening a PG accommodation center totally out of the city? Find a location, prefer the residential surroundings, where all the basic facilities like hospitals, schools, colleges are at a walking distance. Moreover, the facilities might differ as per the nature of tenants. Understand the group that you want to accommodate - college students, bachelor office going boys or families. Make up your mind about the tenants and then think about the facilities.
Legal Formalities
Selecting and setting up the building was the first step. Now, for running a paying guest accommodation center the owners need an attractive name (for marketing purposes) and health tradelicense. The licenses and legal formalities differ as per the state and locality. Sometimes, all you need is a written permission of the society to start a PG. Set out some rules beforehand. Keep a proper record with the identity proofs of every current or previous tenant.
Arrange Staff
You will need proper staff for cleaning rooms and bathrooms, cooking food, a watchman for locking the main door after specific time at night and a care taker for managing discipline. If you have young girls as tenants, you will need to take all the security measures. A marketing manger will also be required to advertise about your PG both online and offline to attract new tenants. A staff member to answer the queries of people looking for accommodation over phone should also be appointed. Keep contact with nearby institutes to get new students as tenants.
Best Facilities
A paying guest accommodation should be started with an aim of providing a home away from home. Make sure to behave politely with the tenants and advise your staff to do the same. Alwaysprovide good-quality food and clean-hygienic rooms. Maintain a good relationship with the tenants and solve their problems or complaints right away. Provide exclusive facilities like internet connection, washing machines and TV etc. to attract more tenants.
Rules and Restrictions
Keep the rules and restrictions in written form and paste it on the notice board near the front desk. Keep the prices genuine and discuss each rule out of the list with every new tenant to avoid any type of confusion. Make sure to expel the paying guest if he or she is creating a nuisance and disturbing the peaceful environment of your Paying Guest accommodation center.
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