Approximately 3,000 applications are lying with the local planning authorities of Nagercoil for months together, seeking permission for the demolition of old buildings and construction of new buildings, according to the AIADMK’s general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
In a statement, Mr. Palaniswami referred to the plight of applicants in the local body and the question raised by his colleague and former Minister, N. Thalaivai Sundaram, in the Assembly in April this year. He also recalled the assurance of Housing and Urban Development Minister S. Muthusamy, citing the prevalence of ‘continuous building areas’ as a major factor in Nagercoil.
Mr. Palaniswami called upon the State government to have the issue resolved, and facilitate the early provision of permission for the construction of buildings and electricity connections.
