The Hindu 27.11.2013
Sites identified for new drinking water scheme
Proposal for the new drinking water scheme have been
submitted to the State government as the municipality is being upgraded
into a corporation, said Savithiri Gopal, Chairperson, Thanjavur
Municipality, here on Tuesday.
Presiding over the
municipal council meeting here, Ms. Gopal said that drinking water
demand would increase once neighbouring villages come under the
corporation limit. So far, two places had been identified for the
project awaiting expert advice.
S. Ramanathan (DMK) said water could not be pumped into overhead tanks because of load shedding between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
The municipality should approach the Tangedco to change the timings of load shedding.
Ms. Savithiri said she would take up the matter with Tangedco.
S.
Sivakumar (AIADMK) said that the pit dug up by a private operator for
erecting cellular phone tower had not been closed in Srinivasapuram.
R. Srinivasan, Municipal engineer said that the pit will be closed soon.
Mr.
Sivakumar complained about the stray dog menace in the town. Senthil
Kumar, Municipal Health Officer, said the matter would be discussed with
veterinary department.
S. Sathasivam (DMK) asked about the steps taken to prevent spread of Dengue, distribution of Nilavembu, and papaya juice.
N. Ravichandran, Municipal Commissioner, said the drugs are expected to arrive soon and would be distributed.
The
commissioner said the list of people living below the poverty line had
been taken by the municipality and status of the people was assessed.
Officials
should reach out to every household. He warned officials for not
visiting houses or getting money to include people in the list.