Govt. staff demand renovation of dilapidated Collectorate buildings
Government employees in Ramanathapuram are urging authorities to renovate the aging Collectorate buildings, which have suffered significant structural damage due to years of neglect. The staff report that ruptured water pipes and vegetation growth have caused severe cracks, threatening the safety of several key administrative offices.
Why it matters
The deteriorating state of these public buildings poses a safety risk to government employees and hinders the efficient delivery of essential public services to the local community.
Government staff and employees working within the Ramanathapuram district administration call for renovation of the aging building of old Collector’s office.
Having stood for over two decades without any major overhauls, the structure has suffered significant wear and tear from continuous exposure to harsh sunlight and heavy rains, according to local sources.
“Housing several key offices, including the Chief Education Office, District Education Office, Mahila Court, Assistant Commissioner of Excise Office, and the National Highways Land Acquisition Office, the building has suffered structural damage due to lack of maintenance,” said Tamil Nadu Government Employees Association district president L. Vijayaramalingam.
“Internal water pipelines had ruptured, causing leaks that were seeping into the structure and worsening the cracks,” he noted.
“Furthermore, continuous water seepage through the walls and the intrusive growth of plants have caused numerous cracks on the building over the years,” he added.
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