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The Hindu
29-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Thrissur Corporation cracks down on unsafe buildings
The Thrissur Corporation is taking a firm stance on dangerous and structurally unsafe buildings within city limits. Buildings, housing and commercial establishments that have repeatedly ignored notices and failed to produce stability certificates will now face strict action, according to Mayor M.K. Varghese. Despite being issued multiple warnings, several building owners have not complied with safety norms, prompting the corporation to act. Mayor Varghese publicly announced that there will be no more dialogue — only action — when it comes to unsafe structures. Demolition begins The demolition of the Manorama Building near Swaraj Round has already begun. The Corporation and the District Disaster Management Authority are taking the action under the provisions of the National Disaster Management Act. More such demolitions are expected soon as the corporation plans to expand this effort across the city. Out of 227 identified old buildings, decisions have already been made regarding 144. The process will take place in three phases, the Mayor said. The first phase will focus on buildings considered to be in the most critical condition. Corporation is taking action as owners and business operators have not taken steps to ensure the safety of these buildings, the Mayor said. Even some of the Corporation-owned buildings are found to be unsafe. Urgent safety measures initiated for those buildings, Mayor Varghese confirmed.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Monitoring officer inspects development works in Corporation
District Monitoring Officer and Chairman and Managing Director of Poompuhar Shipping Corporation Limited, N. Venkatesh, inspected the construction of the integrated vegetable and grocery market and the newly established satellite bus stand, both located in Solar on Karur Road, on Tuesday. The bus stand was established at a cost of ₹63.50 crore on 19.9 acres of Corporation-owned land. The foundation stone was laid on August 18, 2022, with a scheduled completion timeline of two years. However, due to a shortage of funds, the works were delayed, and the remaining 5% of the project is yet to be completed. The facility was developed to operate buses to the southern districts. At the rear of the bus stand, construction of the integrated market began in January this year at a cost of ₹18.48 crore. The contractor is expected to complete the project within 18 months. Mr. Venkatesh, accompanied by Additional Collector (Development) and DRDA Project Director Arpit Jain and Corporation Commissioner (in-charge) and Deputy Commissioner K. Dhanalakshmi and Corporation engineers, inspected the completed works at the bus stand and ongoing works at the market. Officials briefed him on the progress and expected completion dates, after which the facilities will be opened for public use. He directed officials to expedite the work and ensure completion within the stipulated timeline. Later, Mr. Venkatesan held a meeting with officials at the Collectorate and reviewed the status of various development works. District Revenue Officer S. Santhakumar, Gobichettipalayam Sub-Collector S. Sivanandham, Deputy Director of Health Services Aruna, and other officials were present in the meeting.
