The R.A. Puram Residents’ Association met at Mahalakshmi Hall, Park View Road, on August 12 to discuss about the civic problems. Residents requested speedy action for problems such as incomplete storm water drain work at the junction of First Cross Street and Canal Bank Road; need for frequent flogging near the canal; improving lights in the bridge by the side of Mandaveli railway station; putting an end to unauthorised road side parking and cattle menace; and to allot a space for the association to conduct meetings. Drainage and water supply were the major problems faced by the residents. One of the residents complained about the drainage channel on the eastern part of the IV Main Road, which was often blocked. He also complained about the seepage of drainage water into the wells of some of the houses.
“The mechanical drainage cleaner is often pressed into service in front of Sangeetha Hotel to clean the blockage but the problem still persists. Similarly, manholes often overflow on the western part of IV Main Road,” he said.
Originally written for The Hindu, read more at https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/officials-respond-to-residents-complaints/article3821027.ece