India, Dec. 16 -- Sir,

This is to bring to the attention of the authorities the pressing issues affecting our layout - Drishti Enclave, Basavanapura Road, Vijayanagar IV Stage, II Phase, Mysuru.

Our layout, with 25 residents, is deprived of basic services from the Bogadi Town Panchayat. The issues are as follows:

All our layout roads are almost completely covered and concealed by overgrown bushes and shrubs, creating ideal living spaces for all types of snakes - dangerous and poisonous reptiles. With many small children in the layout, residents are afraid to walk freely. Walking on the road after 6 pm has become extremely risky.

For street lighting, residents are forced to bear the monthly electricity bill themselves. We are deprived ...