The Hindu 27.12.2013
Hoardings removed in Srirangam
Hoardings and banners put up near the police station on
the Ammamandapam Road in Srirangam were cleared by the City Corporation
employees ahead of the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival.
According
to sources, encroachers was given time to clear the hoardings and most
of them have complied. Those which were not removed were cleared during
the drive.
The need for clearing the encroachment on
the stretch between the Rajagopuram and the police station was one of
the important topics taken up for discussion during the consultative
meeting convened by the district administration last month to discuss
about the arrangements for the festival. R. Manoharan, Government Chief
Whip, advised the Corporation officials to clear all the encroachments
in this area, as a large number of pilgrims are expected to visit the
temple.