Stormwater drains and sewer network in corporations and local bodies across Tamil Nadu must be desilted before the ensuing Northeast monsoon, Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru said here on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
In a review meeting held in the city regarding action taken on petitions received from residents and elected representatives across Tamil Nadu, he said officials of all corporations, urban and rural local bodies must inspect basic infrastructure daily, particularly water supply, road works, parks maintenance, electricity and stormwater drains in their areas.
They must also conduct meetings on steps taken on petitions received from residents every month. Moreover, detailed project reports must be prepared on any fresh demands for infrastructure development from people and submitted to the government within stipulated time, he said.
