Time to take stock of Civic Body in Chennai
Chennai Corporation Council is now coming to a close as it’s a high time to check on the stock for the work done in past five years. A waiver of charges for conducting last rites in burial grounds, launch of free yoga classes in parks, removal of hoardings, improving property tax collection without increasing tax rates are popular among residents.
The Council witnessed the extensive use of information technology for streamlining property tax collection from 6.45 lakh assesses. Collections increased from Rs.284 crore in 2007-08 to Rs.376 crore in 2010-11.It touched Rs.125 crore so far this fiscal.
With major maternity centers such as those in Said pet and Kodambakkam attracting more patients, maintaining cleanliness remains a challenge, also the healthcare front, additional infrastructure was created, but lack of doctors remains a problem in many places.
Handing over conservancy work in four zones to private firm Neel Metal Fanalca, the lowest bidder, proved non popular. Councilors from Ice House, Adyar, Kodambakkam and Pulianthope zones said they would find it difficult to face voters again as non cleared garbage has evoked much public resentment.
Source: www.thehindu.com
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