Villagers block key stretch, demand relocation of Tasmac outlet
Residents of Vijilapuram village blocked a major road to protest against a local liquor outlet, citing traffic congestion and public inconvenience. Revenue officials have promised to relocate the shop to an alternative site.
Why it matters
It illustrates the power of local community activism in influencing municipal policy and public infrastructure management.
Residents of Vijilapuram village blocked Vaniyambadi – Jolarpet main road near Vaniyambadi town on Wednesday, demanding the relocation of a Tasmac outlet.
Residents said the village had a Tasmac outlet for many years, which resulted in public inconvenience every day. “The Vaniyambadi main road is a key stretch that connects big towns nearby. Such an outlet will result in traffic congestion, accidents, and inconvenience for road users,” said T. Ramu, a resident.
Revenue officials and the police reached the spot and pacified the residents, who dispersed after assurance from revenue officials that the relocation of the outlet will be done soon.
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