Corporation Commissioner reviews infrastructure in Mattuthavani central vegetable market
Madurai Corporation Commissioner Gaurav Kumar inspected the Mattuthavani Central Vegetable Market to address infrastructure issues and illegal encroachments. He issued directives to improve sanitation, road quality, and public access to facilities.
Why it matters
Effective urban management and infrastructure maintenance are critical for the functionality and hygiene of high-traffic public markets.
Madurai Corporation Commissioner Gaurav Kumar conducted a field inspection across zone 1 and zone 2 areas here on Tuesday.
During his review of the Mattuthavani Central Vegetable Market, the Commissioner assessed stall setups, vehicular access pathways, road conditions, functional street lighting, and stormwater drainage systems.
Addressing key bottlenecks caused by illegal extensions near constructed storm-water drains, Mr. Kumar issued a stern directive calling for the immediate removal of all unauthorised encroachments beyond allotted limits.
He instructed the shopkeepers to strictly operate within their designated boundary spaces to clear pathways for transport vehicles, dump non-biodegradable and organic vegetable waste in designated collection zones rather than open spaces.
He also directed the officials to monitor the area regularly to prevent sewage buildup and ensure smooth stormwater run-off and to rapidly restore the damaged roads and to immediately replace the non-functional streetlights in the area.
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