Regulate functioning of roadside eateries
(photo by G. Moorthy)
It is alarming to see mushrooming of eateries along main roads in Madurai, as they do not follow health and hygiene standards. Along Old Natham Road, particularly from Bibikulam junction to Park Town bus terminus, there are numerous such eateries in close proximity to the road itself, posing a threat to the road users. Use of LPG cylinders in the open is a cause for concern, particularly near bus stops and stretches where traffic is heavy. With the medians on roads making the carriage space narrower, the danger is more pronounced. I appeal to the authorities concerned to regulate the functioning of such outlets.
