In January 2014, when a two and a half year old child was brutally raped by her school van driver in Bangalore city, Rajeev wrote to the Home Minister of the State to ensure that speedy justice is delivered He urged the Home Minister to initiate criminal action against school authorities and to set More...

In January 2014, when a two and a half year old child was brutally raped by her school van driver in Bangalore city, Rajeev wrote to the Home Minister of the State to ensure that speedy justice is delivered He urged the Home Minister to initiate criminal action against school authorities and to set up a Special Court to fast track such cases as mandated under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act. Rajeev also suggested that the government institute a policy to ensure schools follow a rigorous verification process while hiring drivers, janitors and other support staff.to prevent such incidents in the future, Rajeev’s efforts helped in adding pressure on the police to eventually arrest the School Principal and the attendant accused of abetting the crime.

Disturbed by instances  of under aged patrons being served liquor at a few high end restaurants, lounges and bars in Bengaluru, Rajeev wrote a letter to the Excise Commissioner highlighting the issue and urged him  to ensure stricter enforcement of law and to take stringent action against those  More...

Disturbed by instances  of under aged patrons being served liquor at a few high end restaurants, lounges and bars in Bengaluru, Rajeev wrote a letter to the Excise Commissioner highlighting the issue and urged him  to ensure stricter enforcement of law and to take stringent action against those  found flouting rules Following Rajeev’s letter seeking action against the erring outlets, the excise department commissioner issued directions to officials to randomly check pubs as well as raise awareness in campuses. A detailed inquiry report on the conduct of restaurants, bars and lounges was also sought.

Rajeev raised the need for a vision for Bangalore and long term integrated plan for the development of the city. As the Convenor of the Agenda for Bengaluru Infrastructure and Development (ABIDe) Task Force, Rajeev authored PlanBengaluru2020 - a Vision Document and a blueprint for the development ofMore...

Rajeev raised the need for a vision for Bangalore and long term integrated plan for the development of the city. As the Convenor of the Agenda for Bengaluru Infrastructure and Development (ABIDe) Task Force, Rajeev authored PlanBengaluru2020 - a Vision Document and a blueprint for the development of the city to make Bengaluru a world-class metropolis. This document was much appreciated for its vision and planning. The Karnataka Government has accepted the report and promised its implementation.

The Government of Karnataka mandated the Karnataka Information and Communication Technology Group Report details 10 key initiatives and recommends several measures for the government to leverage the opportunity and to achieve its core objectives. Among the recommendations, the proposal to increase aMore...

The Government of Karnataka mandated the Karnataka Information and Communication Technology Group Report details 10 key initiatives and recommends several measures for the government to leverage the opportunity and to achieve its core objectives. Among the recommendations, the proposal to increase and implement premium FAR/FSI (Floor Area Ratio/Floor Space Index) as a resource mobilization concept for funding of development of Bengaluru has received wide public attention. Rajeev opposed the recommendations, wrote to Chief Minister urging him to take citizens considerations seriously and protect the city against efforts by lobbies and vested interests.   Rajeev’s views received wide spread support from the citizens and a Retired Additional Chief Secretary of Karnataka Government also endorsed Rajeev’s Views on this issue.

While supporting a vigilant citizens’ demand on the annulment of the NOC given by HAL to the builder owing to the irregularities and serious breach of procedure, Rajeev wrote to the then Defence Minister Shri A.K Antony drawing his attention to this matter, which if not attended to, would have ledMore...

While supporting a vigilant citizens’ demand on the annulment of the NOC given by HAL to the builder owing to the irregularities and serious breach of procedure, Rajeev wrote to the then Defence Minister Shri A.K Antony drawing his attention to this matter, which if not attended to, would have led to constructions that could have potentially endangered the safety of residents in the area surrounding HAL airport and led to catastrophic consequences. Mantri Techzone, (a private builder) Chalet (builder)’project was located at catchment area of Agara-Bellandur Lake, which falls within the 20 kilometer radius of the HAL airport.   HAL had initially erroneously granted an NOC to the builder under the assumption of an incorrect Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) figure submitted by the private builder. HAL later withdrew the NOC. Rajeev’s efforts lead to HAL revamping the procedures for procuring NOCs to ensure more effective checks and balances.

Rajeev played an active role in the rejuvenation of the Mestripalya Lake in Bangalore which was reeling under encroachment. Rajeev helped citizens  get access to  a senior council to represent and argue their case, and intervening to open doors in the bureaucracy for citizens to meet with represenMore...

Rajeev played an active role in the rejuvenation of the Mestripalya Lake in Bangalore which was reeling under encroachment. Rajeev helped citizens  get access to  a senior council to represent and argue their case, and intervening to open doors in the bureaucracy for citizens to meet with representatives of the various public authorities. Rajeev was credited by citizens as being instrumental in their fight to save the lake, which is now being cleared of its encroachments. The citizen’s victory has started the process of restoring this lake to its former glory.