Autorickshaw meters are showpieces
Autorickshaws in the city ply without operating meters despite the order of the Madras High Court. They have meters fitted to the vehicles as mere ‘showpieces’ and drivers demand fares which are unfair. While call taxis operate with meters and collect only the fares displayed in the meters, why not autos adhere to the rule. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) and regional transport authorities should jointly take action to enforce the meter system in autos for the benefit of the public and tourists visiting the city.
K.R. Rajendran,
Mahal 2nd Street
Supremacy of Tamil
My eyes were wet with joyous tears on reading the news ‘Campaign for Tamil gains pace’ (June 27, 2016).
As the judges noted, our mother tongue is a way of life and not a language alone and she (Tamil) is equivalent to God. In other words, Tamil is breath, soul and life of Tamils. No literature on earth gives solutions to all conflicts in domestic and public life as our Tirukkural.
I appeal to all our readers to contribute liberally for the cause of Sangam Professorship at Harvard University. By doing so, we are endeavoring to make our mother tongue also an international language like English. The Hindu deserves all applause for publishing the news highlighting the supremacy of Tamil.
M. Selvaraj,
Kuruvikkaran Salai
Block the law
It is indeed a disturbing news (“Cinemas, malls may soon be open 24 x 7,” June 30, 2016) that a new law is in the offing that would throw open cinema halls, restaurants, shops, banks and the like to function round-the-clock on all the 365 days of a year. While the rationale behind such a proposal cannot be on a sound footing, it definitely does not augur well for the society as a whole. It is sure to cause serious repercussions in the social order, as the law would pave way for mindless promotion and growth of undesirable consumerism all round to the detriment of the community in the long run. It is heartening to note that the national level apex trade body, the Confederation of All India Traders, has expressed its serious concern and taken exception to the proposed model law. Hopefully, all well meaning social organisations and intelligentsia of the country will raise their voice and do every thing possible to block the proposed law in its initial stage itself.
K. Muthiah,
Shanthi Nagar
Buses for Arapalayam
In the past two decades, a lot of residential colonies have come up around Tiruppalai on New Natham Road. As there is no direct bus from this area to Arapalayam, commuters have to take two buses to reach Arapalayam bus stand to board buses for Coimbatore, Salem, Dindigul, Theni, Kodaikanal etc. Hence, the Collector is requested to prevail upon TNSTC authorities to ply buses either from Oomachikulam or Tiruppalai to Arapalayam.
S.Vaithianathan,
Indian Bank Colony
Enforce helmet rule
Invoking the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, the Madras High Court made it compulsory for two-wheeler riders to wear helmets. Though the order was implemented in letter and spirit initially, it lose its steam in the course of time and today helmet-wearing riders are far few in number in places such as Madurai. It is time, the police enforced strictly the rule in the interest of the common man and ensure that all two-wheeler riders wear helmets.
K. Satish,
Paravai
Install CCTV camera
Thevar Nagar is a newly added area of the Madurai Corporation in ward 32 at the end of Anna Nagar, leading to Vandiyur.
As per the announcement of the Police Commissioner that 500 CCTV Cameras will be installed at strategic places in the city, a CCTV camera should be installed at the entrance of Thevar Nagar, a sensitive area, to check movement of anti-social elements.
S.N. Gurusamy,
Anna Nagar
Clear bushes
There are numerous unsold plots in residential areas as owners are expecting an increase prices and demand. But these plots have become fertile ground for growth of harmful shrubs, which is a cause of concern for residents.
The local authorities must clear these bushes and collect the expenses from the plot owners.
This step will not only promote cleanliness but will also force owners either to construct buildings or sell the plots.
A. Vivekanantham,
Krishna Nagar
