The Deccan Chronicle 28.09.2010
OSR norms still violated in citySept. 27: Despite the Chennai corporation’s drive against OSR (Open Space Reservation) land, several new buildings that have come up in Royapettah, Pursawalkam and T. Nagar continue to violate OSR and building norms. A major shopping mall with a multiplex in arterial Royapettah is yet to hand over 18 grounds of OSR land to the city corporation, said a senior official. Similarly, a popular textile showroom, which was recently opened in Pursawalkam, is also yet to hand over OSR lands, the official added.
A team led by Mayor Mr M. Subramanian is directly monitoring the issue and is pressurising the field officials to complete the acquiring process at the earliest. The official, however, said that the field officials in turn, are pressurised by other politicians.
When contacted, Mr Subramanian said several buildings in Adyar zone that were violating OSR norms were recently inspected and the lands were reclaimed. The corporation is now focusing on the Kodambakkmam xone and 52 grounds of OSR lands are to be acquired shortly. Subsequently, a similar drive will be undertaken in Kilpauk Zone and other areas.
