The Hindu 16.11.2009
Corpn. removes encroachment on reserve site
Staff Reporter
Unauthorised utilisation, construction of structures being listed out in the city |
— Photo:K. Ananthan
Stringent action: An unauthorised structure in the reserved site at Meena Estate in the city being removed by the Corporation on Saturday.
Coimbatore: The Coimbatore Corporation authorities on Saturday removed an unauthorised makeshift structure put up on a reserve site in Meena Estate area of Coimbatore City.
Reports
Following reports about unauthorised utilisation of the reserve site and construction of structures without prior plan approval, the officials swung into action.
Corporation officials reached the scene with truck, earthmovers and personnel for razing down the structures. The makeshift structure was removed by the officials.
Request
Following request from the occupants of the reserve site where a temple is located, a house constructed for the stay of the priest was left.
Time given
The officials gave the occupants time to vacate and sought the removal of the concrete structure. They said that across the city such unauthorised structures were being listed out and stringent action would be initiated against the persons involved.