The Times of India  03.12.2010

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board will soon conduct a land survey' in Chetty Thottam in Saidapet to identify areas owned by government departments and habitations, according to minister for slum clearance and accommodation control Suba Thangavelan.

At a grievance redressal meeting on Thursday, Thangavelan said that arrangements would soon be made to hold a meeting with other departments that are involved in the exercise.

"This will help the board issue pattas to the eligible beneficiaries in three weeks. Also, chief minister will be consulted before being waiving off loans obtained by the residents from the TNSCB," the minister said. TNSCB has already issued pattas to residents of Jothiammal Nagar, Neruppu Medu and Jothithottam.

Chennai Mayor M Subramanian said the residents, who obtained loans from the board in 1984, were unable to repay and the interest had now grown manifold. The TNSCB managing director, Ramalingam, said all efforts would be taken to ensure the speedy disposal of cases. Corporation and TNSCB officials participated.