The Hindu 14.08.2012
Encroachments removed
The municipality embarked upon a massive encroachment
removal campaign on Monday. Encroachments from Railway station up to
Karanthai along Gandhiji road were removed. According to officials, the
drive will continue till September 14. A schedule has been drawn for
clearing encroachments in the four raja veedhis (main streets of the
town), Mary’s corner, Medical College road, Tholkkappiar Sadukkam, old
housing unit and new housing unit.
Savithiri Gopal,
chairperson, said that the clearing of encroachments will widen the
roads. She appealed to traders and people to co-operate with the move.