The Greater Chennai Corporation will auction over 1,000 abandoned vehicles after a six-year hiatus. The vehicles, mostly unusable and sold for scrap or spare parts, will be auctioned through the Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited’s e-auction portal. The corporation expects to generate revenue from the auction, which will be shared between the traffic police and GCC.
In a unique collaboration, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and Tangedco are joining forces to clean and remove garbage from around over 1,000 electrical transformers, pillars, and boxes across the city. This initiative aims to ensure safety for sanitation workers and residents during the upcoming monsoon season, as these locations pose a risk of electric shocks during cleaning.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is preparing to privatize garbage collection in Tondiarpet and Anna Nagar zones, following the success of similar initiatives in Royapuram and Thiru Vi Ka Nagar. The decision comes amidst complaints from residents about the current state of garbage collection in Tondiarpet, including issues with attendance, segregation, and timely collection. This move will bring the total number of privatized zones in Chennai to 14 out of 15.
Despite a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order, debris dumping continues in Chennai’s Perumbakkam marshland, a crucial flood barrier. Residents and environmentalists express concerns about the impact on the wetland’s health and the potential for flooding. The NGT is hearing the matter, and the State Wetland Authority and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority are discussing building approvals near the Ramsar site.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has confirmed that a 4,306 sq ft plot of government land in Kodungaiyur belongs to the Chennai Collectorate and not Velachery MLA J M H Aassan Maulaana. The GCC plans to remove encroachments and build a road on the land, which was previously claimed by the MLA and his family, sparking a legal battle.
A 30-year-old man was killed in Chennai after his bike collided with a stray cow, highlighting the growing danger posed by roaming cattle. Authorities are taking action against cattle owners and are investigating the incident. This follows similar accidents involving stray cows in recent weeks, raising concerns about road safety and the need for stricter measures.
To address the alarmingly low helmet compliance among school-going children in Chennai, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) have launched a campaign, distributing free helmets to students. While helmet compliance among adult riders has reached 90%, a study revealed that only 6.5% of children wear helmets, with many using non-ISI-marked helmets. The GCTP emphasizes the importance of prioritizing children’s safety and urges parents to ensure their children wear helmets while riding.
Internet service providers in Chennai have paid over 1.1 crore to retain their excess cables after the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) conducted a crackdown on illegal cables. GCC cut over 50 km of cables, including those belonging to companies with dues and those loosely tied around streetlights and trees. The corporation also plans to set up more poles for internet cables, especially in North Chennai areas.
Residents of Ambattur, Chennai, have appealed to the chief secretary for crucial infrastructure improvements, including widening the Chennai-Tiruvallur Highway, introducing a bypass ramp, and converting overhead power lines to underground. Their demands stem from concerns over traffic congestion and safety hazards, particularly at accident-prone spots along the highway.
Tambaram Corporation in Chennai has been actively combating illegal dumping of sewage, garbage, and construction debris. In the past four months, they have collected over 2 lakh in fines from 63 lorries caught violating regulations. The corporation has also implemented measures like licensing private sewage tankers and mandating GPS tracking to prevent such illegal activities.
