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New Indian Express
2 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Works on to fix weak ceiling at Gudiyattam bus stop
VELLORE: Work is ongoing to remove the existing P-sand ceiling plaster of a newly-constructed bus stop at Chittor Gate area in Gudiyattam and to reconstruct the ceiling with Plaster of Paris as of Sunday. According to officials at the Gudiyattam Block Development office, since several building roofs with P-sand ceiling plaster have been chipping off, they have been instructed to check the structural integrity of buildings constructed with such roofs in the past 3 to 4 years, especially at Anganwadis, schools, bus stops, and other facilities where large numbers of the public congregate. 'As the plaster of the bus stop had chipped off within days of its inauguration, we asked the contractors to inspect its roof. Last night, they struck it to test its strength. Due to the impact, a portion of the ceiling fell off this morning. Since it was found to be weak, the entire roof plaster is being removed, and work will be carried out to lay the ceiling with Plaster of Paris.' The bus stop was constructed at a cost of Rs 11 lakhs using the MPLADS fund of Vellore MP Kathir Anand. Earlier, within two days of its inauguration in April last year, a portion of the roof plaster had collapsed, and the fallen portion alone was hurriedly repaired following the incident.
New Indian Express
22-04-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Passenger shelter worth Rs 11 lakh suffers roof damage within two days of inauguration in TN
VELLORE: A newly-constructed passenger shelter in the Chittoorgate area of Seevur Panchayat, near Gudiyatham in Vellore district, suffered damage to its roof just two days after its inauguration, raising serious concerns over the construction quality and project oversight. According to official sources, the shelter was built at an estimated cost of Rs 11 lakh under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme, with funds allocated by Vellore MP Kathir Anand. The facility was inaugurated on Friday (April 18) by MP Kathir Anand and Gudiyatham MLA Amalu. However, within 48 hours of its inauguration, the roof developed visible damage. Local residents alleged that the structure had been built without proper quality control. "The finishing work is also incomplete and poorly executed," a source added. It is learnt that upon receiving complaints, the contractors concerned swung into action and carried out overnight repair work to restore the damaged roof. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported, as the shelter was unoccupied at the time of the incident. 'Authorities must conduct a thorough inspection and ensure public infrastructure is built to quality and safety standards,' said a resident of Seevur Panchayat.
