Collector U. Sagayam has ordered the TASMAC authorities to relocate all IMFL retail outlets and bars from its existing locations which were objected to by the public.
At the grievance redress meeting held at the Collectorate here on Monday, Mr. Sagayam received 725 petitions that included requests for old age pension (OAP), house site pattas, welfare assistance and loans from banks to start small scal ventures in rural areas.
When a group of women raised objections to the functioning of a liquor shop-cum-bar near their locality, Mr. Sagayam directed the authorities to conduct a survey in the district and relocate the shops to places where there was no objection. “Outskirts of the city should be a preferred location for these outlets,” the public said.
A week ago, a large number of residents from Alwarpuram resorted to a road blockade stir near Goripalayam after a liquor shop started functioning in their locality. Similarly, people from Jaihindpuram also had objected to a bar being operated near Jeeva Nagar.
When an old man, Pitchai from Tirumangalam, had complained that his wards had ignored him and sought the Collector's intervention to make his son give some money for his upkeep, Mr. Sagayam ensured that the petitioner's son took care of his father. His son agreed to pay Rs. 1,000 a month. The Collector directed the Village Administrative Officer to visit the old man's place periodically and check whether he was taken care of well.
Petitions seeking house site pattas were directed to the officials concerned. The Collector gave away a cheque for Rs. 10,000 to a petitioner for starting a footwear unit. A few others were given away orders for Old Age Pension (OAP) at the meeting. Vehicles for differently abled persons were sanctioned and for those who sought jobs, the Collector gave guidance.
District Revenue Officer B. Murugesh among other officials from various departments were present.
