Dollygunj’s Navashakti Nagar Residents Decry Poor Roads and Drainage Despite Common Property Tax Funds to Municipal Council

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 20 March 2025

Residents of Navashakti Nagar Housing Co-operative Society Ltd., Dollygunj, have raised critical issues over the poor situation of roads and drainage of their locality. In a proper grievance addressed to the Municipal Councillor of Ward No. 17, the society’s president, Mr. Senthil Kumar, highlighted the persistent points which have plagued the world for over a decade.

The grievance particularly identified the deplorable state of Marine Colony Road and the society’s inside lanes, which have develop into hazardous for each motorists and pedestrians.

1 Pothole-Ridden Roads: Large potholes have made commuting harmful, rising the chance of accidents.

2 Uneven Surface: The highway’s uneven floor has made driving uncomfortable and probably damaging for autos.

3 Poor Drainage System: Blocked and insufficient drainage has resulted in frequent waterlogging, resulting in mosquito breeding and posing well being dangers.

Despite a number of complaints over time and the common assortment of property tax from residents, no vital motion has been taken to deal with these points. The letter burdened that the tax collected for infrastructure upkeep haven’t translated into any seen enhancements.

“The condition of the roads has deteriorated to such an extent that it has become a daily struggle for residents to commute safely. Waterlogging during rains adds to the misery by creating foul odours and unhygienic conditions,” the letter talked about.

The stagnant water attributable to poor drainage has led to a rise in mosquito breeding, elevating the specter of vector-borne illnesses. Additionally, the unhygienic setting attributable to waterlogging and dangerous odours has develop into a public well being concern.

Expressing frustration over the shortage of response regardless of constant fee of taxes, the residents have urged the Ward Councillor to take instant motion. They have requested a radical inspection of the world and the immediate restore of roads, together with a everlasting resolution to the drainage downside.

The President on behalf of the residents sought pressing intervention to enhance the standard of life for residents and guarantee public security.

The residents are hopeful that the municipal authorities will tackle these urgent issues and provoke the much-needed repairs with out additional delay.