The Hindu   07.08.2012

Encroachments cleared in Pudukottai

Thatched structures, unauthorised hoardings and publicity materials and other projections were cleared on the Sri Santhanathaswamy Sannidhi Street here on Monday. Municipal workers cleared the encroachments during the operation that lasted for about three hours.

R.Murugesan, Municipal Commissioner, who inspected the eviction, said that all the encroachments in all major streets and thoroughfares in the town would be cleared in a phased manner and the operation would continue for a few more days.He sought the cooperation of the public and traders for smooth clearing of encroachments.

Clearing of plastics

The official also said that the municipality has planned to give a facelift to the Pudukulam, a major water spread area in the town. It has been a recreation centre for children and a number of morning and evening walkers also benefited through its sprawling space. The area was plagued with plastic and hence the municipality has chalked out a plan for its proper maintenance. In the first phase, the plastic would be cleared on Thursday jointly by the municipality, walkers and college students, he said.