"Inundation of Periyar bus stand not changed even after renovation"

The poor upkeep of toilets and storm water drainage facilities in the renovated Periyar bus stand was highlighted at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting here on Thursday.

One of the panel members, S.K. Ponnuthai, complained that the toilet facilities for the women were inadequate and was not properly maintained. "Inundation of Periyar bus stand due to rain in the past has not changed even after the renovation. During a recent rain, women faced difficulty as they had to to wade through the rainwater to reach the bus stand," she said.

Responding to her, Corporation Commissioner K.P. Karthikeyan said that storm water drainage facility had been provided for quick draining of rainwater. "If required, additional drainage facility could be put there," he said.

Madurai MP, Su. Venkatesan, who chaired the meeting, insisted that a resting room, with dining facility should be provided to the crew of TNSTC at the newly-inagurated bus stand.

Mr. Karthikeyan said that the construction work of Convention Centre on Tamukkam ground would get over by next month.

Madurai South MLA M. Boominathan complained about poor drainage facilities and mixing of sewage with drinking water in his Assembly constituency. "Not a day passes off without scores of complaint about this anomaly in my constituency," he said.