The Hindu 19.09.2014
Digital mapping of wards to begin soon
After a long wait, digital mapping of the Chennai
Corporation ward boundaries, utilities and streets in Tiruvottiyur,
Manali, Madhavaram, Ambattur, Valasaravakkam, Alandur, Perungudi and
Sholinganallur is set to begin shortly.
At a meeting
on Thursday, Corporation officials explored the possibility of
increasing property tax revenue by using the Geographical Information
System (GIS) developed on a complete digital mapping.
“Though
we have digital mapping of all streets in Tondiarpet, Royapuram,
Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar, Teynampet, Kodambakkam, Anna Nagar and Adyar, work on
other zones is yet to begin,” said an official.
The facility will help to manage civic infrastructure and deliver services in earmarked areas.
The
civic body will also study the possibility of using the GIS developed
by TANGEDCO as it includes over 42 layers, including junction boxes,
transformers and high-tension lines.
The Corporation
will conduct a door-to-door survey of property and link the database
with the GIS developed by it to help improve solid waste management,
roads and plan civic services at ward level.
The
officials are also awaiting relaxation of existing restrictions
pertaining to various aspects of geo-reference maps, starting with
collecting and disseminating of information about areas of strategic
significance.