
Over 28,000 petitions received at Ungaludan Stalin camps in Coimbatore
As part of the initiative, a total of 336 camps are scheduled in the district, with 120 being conducted in the first phase between July 15 and August 15. These include 25 camps within Corporation limits, 35 in municipalities, 20 in town panchayats, and 36 in village panchayats.
According to the district administration, of the 28,262 petitions received, 2,707 were resolved on the spot. Officials said the remaining petitions are expected to be processed within 45 days.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who is hospitalised in Chennai since June 21, reviewed the camp arrangements via video call from the hospital on Wednesday. During the call, he interacted with a petitioner and spoke with District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, who was at Rajalakshmi Marriage Hall in Ward 7 in Coimbatore city, where one of the camps was arranged.
The Collector informed the Chief Minister that the highest number of petitions received in the district were related to the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme, followed by patta services. He added that when a specific issue is repeatedly raised in a particular locality, it is being fast-tracked for resolution.

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