Collector S. Valarmathi got an unusual petition at the Collectorate in Ranipet on Wednesday when a group of residents from Mullavadi village near Arcot town sought the opening of a new Tasmac outlet in their village as they have to travel long distance to avail of the facility.
In the petition, the residents said that the village was without a Tasmac shop all these years. At present, Tasmac outlets are available in Perunkattur, Muppathuvetti and Nettapakkam villages. These villages are at least 15 km away from Mullavadi village.
“As the stretch remains dark, many residents are scared to travel such a long distance for alcohol after working hours. Absence of Tasmac outlets also encourages sale of illegal arrack,” said S. Arumugam, a resident.
