Thoothukudi Corporation approves payment of provident fund interest to retired municipal workers

Thoothukudi council approves provident fund interest payment, addresses water stagnation, sanitation issues, and infrastructure improvements.

At the Thoothukudi corporation council meeting held on Friday, the council approved the payment of provident funds’ interest to municipal workers, who served the corporation from 1984-85.

The council headed by Thoothukudi Corporation Mayor Jegan Periyasamy, has approved permission to distribute ₹1. 39 crore as interest of provident fund to 555 retired employees of the corporation, who worked from 1984-1985. The amount had been pending for over 40 years, despite deductions made during their service period.

At the meeting, the Mayor proposed 18 resolutions, which were approved unanimously by council members, which included payment of the unpaid provident fund interest amount to the corporation employees.

The councillors sought action to be taken on water stagnation in locations such as S.V. Government Higher Secondary School and court premises. They also requested for proper functioning of lifts and other equipment at Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital.

Concerns were raised about leakage in drinking water pipelines in some wards, leading to water wastage and sanitation issues. They emphasised the importance of implementing the underground drainage system properly and clearing existing blockages. The members insisted on construction of stormwater drainage facilities in ward 5 and improvement of road infrastructure in Muthaiyapuram.

Addressing the council, the Mayor stated that various development initiatives were being carried out for the growth of Thoothukudi and emphasised that 2,500 new roads have been laid within the municipal limits. He noted that efforts are under way to install fences and set up play equipment for children in all park areas.

He added that the women’s park in Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli road has been a successful project and a similar women’s park is planned for the north zone of the city. He further said that leaking drinking water pipelines would be repaired promptly and street lights, which were under repair, would be expedited.