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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Property tax hike row: Tiruchendur traders close down shops; threaten to repeat the agitation during temple consecration day
Protesting the steep hike in property tax, the traders downed shutters of their business establishments in this coastal town and hoisted black flags on Tuesday even as the Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru was here to inspect the ongoing preparations for the consecration of Lord Subramaniya Swami Temple to be held on July 7. After their talks with the Tiruchendur municipality on reducing the property tax failed, the traders' associations and other organisations decided to lay siege to the urban civic body after closing down their shops on Tuesday (June 17). Barring the pharmacies, all the shops, including the shops on the temple premises, had been closed as part of the protest. The protesting traders also hoisted black flags at several places of Tiruchendur. When the traders, as decided earlier, took-out the procession to lay siege to the Tiruchendur municipality office, they were invited to meet Mr. Nehru to air their grievance. Led by president of the struggle committee Durai Singh, the protestors held talks with the minister, who told them that the property tax had been increased as per Government Order 52. 'If the tax has been hiked in violation of this order, you can represent your case with the municipality officials and get it rectified,' Mr. Nehru said. As the protestors were dissatisfied with the minister's response, they were asked to hold talks with Regional Director of Municipal Administration Vijayalakshmi, who was also there. When she told the traders that she would forward the traders' demand to the State Government, the protestors asked her to put on hold the property tax hike until the final decision on their demand was taken. However, Ms. Vijayalakshmi replied that the tax hike could not be suspended. Upset over this, the traders informed the officials that they would close down their shops on July 7 when several lakhs of devotees converge at Tiruchendur for the temple consecration. Following the traders' protest, the devotees suffered a lot on Tuesday with the hotels and the shops remain closed. In protest against the property tax hike, th efishermen of Amali Nagar and Alanthalai struck work on Tuesday.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
CRDA meet okays Amaravati works
Vijayawada: The 49th meeting of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has given approval for several developmental works relating to Amaravati. The CRDA meeting decided to call for tenders to provide basic infrastructure facilities in 1,450 acres of Government complex region in Amaravati at a cost of Rs 1,052 crore. The CRDA also decided to call for tenders to connect the seed access road to national highway 16 at a cost of Rs 682 crore. Minister for Municipal Administration P Narayana informed the Chief Minister that they had interacted with environment experts during the CRDA team's recent visit to Lucknow. He said the team studied the river front development and solid waste management systems in Lucknow. The Minister said the Uttar Pradesh officials will visit Amaravati soon to study the solid waste management system. Among other things, the CRDA is planning infrastructure development, including residential towers for government employees and road development to facilitate access for workers and industries. Key initiatives include completing existing projects and constructing new towers for gazetted and non-gazetted employees, as well as external infrastructure works within the core capital area. Additionally, the CRDA is addressing potential transportation bottlenecks and is working on alternative road routes to ensure smooth operations, particularly for Autonagar's industries. These projects aim to improve living conditions and support the development of the new capital city. Recognizing the importance of transportation, the CRDA is actively involved in road development projects to ensure smooth access for workers, industries, and residents. This includes prioritizing road development in specific areas like Ballem Vari Street and Mahanadu Road. As major projects in Amaravati are expected to commence, the CRDA is preparing to manage the influx of migrant workers from different states. This includes addressing potential challenges and ensuring adequate infrastructure for the new residents.
Deccan Herald
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Karnataka HC declines to intervene in graft case against KIADB official
The petitioner, at present working as Joint Director of Municipal Administration, had moved the high court challenging the proceedings under sections 7 (a) and 7A of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.
Hans India
06-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Day four of 100-day action plan sees rallies, Swachh walks, tree plantations
Hyderabad: On day four of the 100-day action plan, the Municipal Administration department took up programmes like tree plantation, rallies, Swachh walks, cleaning of lakes, collecting plastic waste, essay writing competitions, etc. To mark the World Environment Day on Thursday, the staff under the urban local bodies under the Commissioner and Directorate of Municipal Administration (CDMA) took up tree plantations, rallies / Swachh walks in different urban local bodies. According to a senior official, the municipal staff would be continuously taking up door to door awareness, social media campaign, mike announcement, caller tunes, signages, IEC stalls, kiosks, online entry of water supply connections, formation of CIG for street vendors, bank linkage to SHGs, profiling of waste pickers, testing of chlorination in water levels, identification survey of uncovered urban poor women and formation of SHGs. The voluntary organisations were also roped in to create awareness on saving the water bodies. The Hyderabad Citizens Forum Hyderabad Zindabad organised a human chain on the theme 'Save Hussain Sagar - Save Hyderabad' on World Environment Day under the slogan 'End Plastic Pollution' a huge plastic globe human chain at Tank Bund. The CDMA has taken up a 100-day action plan in the urban local bodies from June 2. he key objectives of the action plan include enhancing solid waste management and sanitation systems, ensuring monsoon preparedness through critical civic infrastructure improvements, driving behavioural change and community participation through extensive IEC (information education and communication) campaigns on solid waste management, promoting urban greenery and beautification efforts for cleaner cities, conducting a comprehensive Bhuvan Survey for Identification of unassessed and under assessed properties in ULBs and bring them in tax net.
Hans India
06-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
TG govt rolls up sleeves to paint the state green
Hyderabad: Telangana is poised to launch Vana Mahotsavam 2025 as a statewide social movement with the clear goal of achieving 100 per cent of its ambitious plantation target of 18.03 crore saplings. Environment Minister Konda Surekha recently conducted a comprehensive review of the preparations at the State Secretariat with senior officials from the Forest Department, Municipal Administration, and allied departments. The focus was on ensuring inter-departmental coordination, the timely distribution of saplings, and active public engagement to ensure this year's target is fully met during the peak monsoon months of June, July, and August. 'Vana Mahotsavam 2025 is not just about planting trees; it's about planting a sense of responsibility in every citizen. When communities come together for a greener tomorrow, it becomes more than a campaign—it becomes a movement. We are not just increasing forest cover; we are restoring the balance between nature and our daily lives,' stated Konda Surekha, highlighting the vision behind this year's programme. Plantation drives will be rolled out across all districts, mandals, villages, and municipalities starting from June. The programme is being treated as a flagship green initiative, with special efforts to integrate it into community routines and institutional landscapes. Following a strong performance in 2024, where 19.04 crore saplings were planted out of the 20.02 crore target (a 95 per cent success rate), the state aims to hit the 100 per cent benchmark this year. The target for 2026 has already been set at 16.06 crore saplings, reflecting a long-term vision for environmental sustainability. To achieve scale and inclusivity, village-level nurseries will play a key role in raising and distributing saplings locally. This decentralised model is intended to boost community involvement and ensure timely access to plant material. Officials were directed to rectify past mistakes through improved planning, tighter execution, and stronger monitoring mechanisms. The public is being encouraged to plant saplings at home, with arrangements in place to meet specific species requests from citizens. 'Our goal of 100 per cent plantation is ambitious, but not impossible, because it is rooted in collective effort. Every sapling planted today is a step towards ecological justice and climate resilience for future generations. Nature doesn't need us; we need nature. This is our chance to give back and grow forward together,' said Surekha . The plantation plan features a rich variety of species tailored to local ecological conditions. These include flowering plants such as rose, hibiscus, and oleander, along with fruit-bearing trees like custard apple, guava, amla, black plum, and drumstick. Emphasis is also being placed on medicinal and traditional species such as neem, tamarind, soapnut, toddy palm, tulsi, and date palm. Sites identified for plantation include roadsides, lake bunds, agricultural fields, government institutions, schools, hospitals, temples, and anganwadis, ensuring a wide geographical and social footprint. Officials have been asked to fast-track implementation. Region-specific strategies are being developed to ensure species selection aligns with local climatic and soil conditions, thereby improving survival rates and long-term ecological impact.
