Residents affected by rising road levels demand action
Residents and the organization Arappor Iyakkam protested against the practice of raising road levels without milling, which causes flooding and property damage. They are demanding mandatory milling, compensation for affected homeowners, and the formation of an expert committee.
Why it matters
Addresses urban infrastructure mismanagement and the financial burden placed on citizens due to poor civic planning.
Residents affected by rising road levels demand action left Members of Arappor Iyakkam demand measures to prevent further increase in road levels, at Rajarathinam Stadium on Sunday. R. RAGU The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/elytrl/article71623369.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/4871_25_10_2026_13_31_45_1_DSC_5830.JPG RAGU R CHENNAI TAMILNADU 25/10/2026: Members of the Arappor Iyakkam protest against continuous raising of roads during re-laying at Rajarathinam Stadium on Sunday. Photo. Ragu R / The Hindu Chennai Residents whose houses are below the road level, with some facing expenses of up to ₹40 lakh to raise their floors, joined a protest titled ‘Kelu T.N. Kelu’ [Listen/Ask T.N.], organised by anti-corruption organisation Arappor Iyakkam, demanding steps to prevent further increase in road levels across Tamil Nadu. At the protest held near Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore on Saturday, the organisation attributed the rise in road levels to contractors failing to mill damaged road surfaces before relaying them.
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