Tamil Nadu Urban Housing Development Board says that on June 16, there was a problem with water supply in KP Park Tenement and water was being supplied in tankers.
Tamil Nadu Urban Housing Development Board says that on June 16, there was a problem with water supply in KP Park Tenement and water was being supplied in tankers.
In response to an article published by Hindu The Tamil Nadu Urban Housing Development Board (TNUHDB) on July 18, titled “Lack of water, lifts not working at night for KP Park dwellers” has clarified on steps to ensure basic amenities.
A letter issued by the Managing Director of TNUHDB stated that there was a problem with the water supply on July 16 due to certain works carried out by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Due to this the water supply stopped. Based on our request, 10 water tankers were dispatched [to K.P. Park] On July 17,” the letter said, the Jal Board has promised to fix the issue soon and supply water through trucks till then.
On non-functioning of lifts in high-rise buildings at night, the letter states that one lift is being operated in each block at night. However, there were operational problems due to untoward incidents and the intimidation of the lift operator by “chaotic” elements.
“These issues were reported to the police. Now, CCTVs have been installed and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, who inspected the spot on July 17, has assured us that he will launch the operation. [police] Outposts set up in the area,” the letter said.
It has been said in the letter that an effort has been made to form Resident Welfare Association in each block. Stating that the residents were unwilling to pay the beneficiaries’ share for allotment of houses and pay maintenance charges of Rs 750 per month per flat, the letter said that “naam kudiyiruppu naam poruppu” for better maintenance. Tenants will get benefits under the scheme. Once they started paying the maintenance charges.