The Hindu           15.11.2011

Mayor determines adequacy of public toilets at bus stands

Corporation Mayor A. Jaya and Deputy Mayor Asick Meera inspected the Central Bus Stand and Chathiram Bus Stand on Monday to determine adequacy of public toilets and drinking water availability for the travelling public.

Accompanied by the Corporation Commissioner K.Veera Raghava Rao and other senior officials, they took stock of the on-going works on strengthening of sewage canals at a cost of Rs.7 lakh and laying of pedestrian pavements at an expenditure of Rs.11 lakh at the Central Bus Stand.

The Mayor enquired if the amount as fixed in the contract was levied for pay and use toilets, and instructed officials to cancel the contract if the norm was not adhered to. Ms. Jaya instructed officials to construct more urinals and ensure drinking water availability in the Central Bus Stand for the convenience of travelling public.

At the Chathiram Bus Stand, she issued instructions for completion of the works on the installation of canopies within 15 days.

The roads must be developed to suit rainwater harvesting, she said.

At the Chathiram Bus Stand also, the Mayor advised officials to construct more free for use public toilets, and make available drinking water for the travelling public.

At a public grievance redressal session, the Mayor received 60 petitions from the public.

The petitions pertained to demands for removal of garbage, setting right drainages, strengthening roads in extension areas, provision of drinking water, and sanction of street lights.

The first two demands will be fulfilled in the next two days, the Mayor assured, adding that as for the remaining requirements, the works would be carried out soon after arriving at estimates.

Acknowledgement slips were given for all petitions. The progress on the demands will be reviewed on a weekly basis, Ms. Jaya said.