Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Tambaram Councillors Flag Water, Drainage and Civic Inaction
Councillors in Tambaram said the Corporation was not solving several problems.
They mentioned shortages of drinking water in some areas.
They also said there were too many roaming street dogs.
A planned drainage expansion worth Rs.
750 crore had reportedly not started.
Broken or blocked stormwater drains could cause flooding during the northeast monsoon.
Councillors also raised concerns about medicines and doctors at a primary health centre.
DMK and AIADMK councillors both criticised the Corporation’s work.
AIADMK councillors left the meeting after saying their wards had not received funds for civic projects.
DMK and AIADMK councillors accused Tambaram Corporation of failing to address drinking-water, stray-dog and drainage problems.
Mayor Vasanthakumari chaired the council meeting, where 344 resolutions were passed.
Councillors said street-dog sterilisation announcements had not led to effective population control.
Members alleged that a Rs. 750 crore drainage expansion allocation had not translated into work on the ground.
AIADMK councillors walked out, alleging that their wards received no funds for civic works.
- Who
- DMK and AIADMK councillors of the Tambaram Corporation; Mayor Vasanthakumari chaired the meeting.
- What
- Councillors accused the Corporation of inaction over drinking water, stray dogs, drainage, stormwater drains, health-centre services and ward-level civic funding.
- When
- At a Corporation council meeting held on Tuesday; councillors referred to problems continuing over the last four-and-a-half years.
- Where
- Tambaram Corporation, Chennai.
- Why
- Councillors said civic problems remained unresolved, including a drainage expansion that had reportedly not begun and stormwater drains needing repair before the northeast monsoon.
- Council meeting
- Held under the leadership of Mayor Vasanthakumari.
- Resolutions passed
- 344 resolutions were passed.
- Drainage allocation
- Councillors said the government allocated Rs. 750 crore for drainage-scheme expansion.
- Water issue
- Councillors alleged that residents paid drinking-water tax but did not receive drinking water.
- Stormwater drains
- Members said many drains were broken or encroached and urged repairs before the northeast monsoon.
- Primary health centre
- Councillors raised concerns about medicine supplies, doctor attendance and diagnostic facilities at the ward 51 centre.
- Walkout
- AIADMK councillors left the meeting alleging that no funds were allotted for civic works in their wards.