3 days ago

Thanjavur Councillors Seek Rent Cuts for Corporation Shops

Thanjavur councillors said some corporation shops charge very high rents.

They asked the city corporation to reduce those rents.

Mayor-in-charge Anjugam Bhoopathy said the council approved a 10% reduction.

Councillor S. Venkatesh said a textile shop was breaking several rules.

Another councillor reported problems in the complex’s parking area.

The mayor asked a planning officer to investigate.

Councillors also said three water tanks had no electricity.

They asked for power connections so the tanks could be used.

Key facts

Rent reduction: A 10% reduction was approved in a council resolution.
Shop under scrutiny: A textile shop at Thiruvalluvar commercial complex was alleged to be violating rules.
Parking concern: Councillors reported several violations in the complex’s parking area.
Administrative response: The mayor asked the town planning officer to investigate the parking matter.
Water tanks: Three drinking-water overhead tanks lack power connections.
Meeting: The issues were raised at the Thanjavur city corporation council meeting on Wednesday.

deccanchronicle.com · 3 days ago