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Gaps in Tambaram flood mitigation efforts slammed

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October 22, 2024

During corpn meet, councillor breaks down while discussing water stagnation struggles

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Gaps in Tambaram flood mitigation efforts slammed

COUNCILLORS of the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation (TCMC) discussed erroneous assessments of properties for property taxes by corporation staff and the gaps in the civic body's flood mitigation measures, during the council meeting on Monday.

DMK councillor C Saranya, representing Ward 38, broke down while discussing her struggles in addressing water stagnation issues due to alleged official apathy. "Due to the lethargic attitude of the corporation officials, residents in my ward abused me and some even threatened me," she said, while also stati

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