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The Hindu
16 hours ago
- The Hindu
Keelakarai Municipal Commissioner placed under suspension
With only a few days remaining for the retirement of Keelakarai Municipal Commissioner, the official was placed under suspension by higher authorities. In a communication from the Regional Director of Municipal Administration P.M.N. Mujibeer Rahumaan dated June 26, 2025, the information regarding the suspension was informed to the commissioner office. The letter stated that under rule-17(e) of Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955, Assistant Commissioner R. Renganayake was placed under suspension. Sources said the action was taken because a few cases were booked against the official when she served in Karaikudi.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
CM wants comprehensive action plan for core urban region within ORR
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials of the Municipal Administration department to prepare a comprehensive policy for the development of core urban region located inside the Outer Ring Road. Simultaneously, a policy with action plan for all round development of semi-urban and rural areas should be prepared, he said. The Chief Minister reviewed the status of ongoing and pending works in the Municipal Administration department with senior officials on Wednesday. Officials briefed him about the developmental works that were in different stages. Mr. Revanth Reddy instructed the officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to meet the future needs of the core urban region. The action plan should accord priority to drinking water supply, drainage, roads, metro connectivity and elevated corridors. He wanted the officials to ensure that the infrastructure development works that were being taken up in the core urban region should take into consideration the requirements of the growing urban population in the next 25 years. A transparent policy should be prepared for semi-urban and rural areas along with an action plan on the way forward. The Chief Minister enquired about the progress of the ongoing drinking water supply and sewage treatment plant works under the GHMC limits. Officials were instructed to complete the pending works at the earliest. He advised officials not to neglect sanitation in the city and to take precautions against the spread of seasonal diseases like Dengue and Chikungunya as the monsoon had set in. Identification of water stagnating points on roads and preventive measures was also discussed in the meeting. Strict measures to prevent drainage overflow during the monsoon and appropriate steps to prevent the contamination of drinking water and mosquito menace was also reviewed.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Property tax hike row: Tiruchendur traders close down shops; threaten to repeat the agitation during temple consecration day
Protesting the steep hike in property tax, the traders downed shutters of their business establishments in this coastal town and hoisted black flags on Tuesday even as the Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru was here to inspect the ongoing preparations for the consecration of Lord Subramaniya Swami Temple to be held on July 7. After their talks with the Tiruchendur municipality on reducing the property tax failed, the traders' associations and other organisations decided to lay siege to the urban civic body after closing down their shops on Tuesday (June 17). Barring the pharmacies, all the shops, including the shops on the temple premises, had been closed as part of the protest. The protesting traders also hoisted black flags at several places of Tiruchendur. When the traders, as decided earlier, took-out the procession to lay siege to the Tiruchendur municipality office, they were invited to meet Mr. Nehru to air their grievance. Led by president of the struggle committee Durai Singh, the protestors held talks with the minister, who told them that the property tax had been increased as per Government Order 52. 'If the tax has been hiked in violation of this order, you can represent your case with the municipality officials and get it rectified,' Mr. Nehru said. As the protestors were dissatisfied with the minister's response, they were asked to hold talks with Regional Director of Municipal Administration Vijayalakshmi, who was also there. When she told the traders that she would forward the traders' demand to the State Government, the protestors asked her to put on hold the property tax hike until the final decision on their demand was taken. However, Ms. Vijayalakshmi replied that the tax hike could not be suspended. Upset over this, the traders informed the officials that they would close down their shops on July 7 when several lakhs of devotees converge at Tiruchendur for the temple consecration. Following the traders' protest, the devotees suffered a lot on Tuesday with the hotels and the shops remain closed. In protest against the property tax hike, th efishermen of Amali Nagar and Alanthalai struck work on Tuesday.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
CRDA meet okays Amaravati works
Vijayawada: The 49th meeting of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has given approval for several developmental works relating to Amaravati. The CRDA meeting decided to call for tenders to provide basic infrastructure facilities in 1,450 acres of Government complex region in Amaravati at a cost of Rs 1,052 crore. The CRDA also decided to call for tenders to connect the seed access road to national highway 16 at a cost of Rs 682 crore. Minister for Municipal Administration P Narayana informed the Chief Minister that they had interacted with environment experts during the CRDA team's recent visit to Lucknow. He said the team studied the river front development and solid waste management systems in Lucknow. The Minister said the Uttar Pradesh officials will visit Amaravati soon to study the solid waste management system. Among other things, the CRDA is planning infrastructure development, including residential towers for government employees and road development to facilitate access for workers and industries. Key initiatives include completing existing projects and constructing new towers for gazetted and non-gazetted employees, as well as external infrastructure works within the core capital area. Additionally, the CRDA is addressing potential transportation bottlenecks and is working on alternative road routes to ensure smooth operations, particularly for Autonagar's industries. These projects aim to improve living conditions and support the development of the new capital city. Recognizing the importance of transportation, the CRDA is actively involved in road development projects to ensure smooth access for workers, industries, and residents. This includes prioritizing road development in specific areas like Ballem Vari Street and Mahanadu Road. As major projects in Amaravati are expected to commence, the CRDA is preparing to manage the influx of migrant workers from different states. This includes addressing potential challenges and ensuring adequate infrastructure for the new residents.
Deccan Herald
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Karnataka HC declines to intervene in graft case against KIADB official
The petitioner, at present working as Joint Director of Municipal Administration, had moved the high court challenging the proceedings under sections 7 (a) and 7A of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.
