GCC asks councillors to reopen offices after lifting of model code

Starting Friday, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Councillors will meet with residents at the ward offices to resolve civic issues in the city.

GCC on Thursday ordered the reopening of councillors’ offices that were closed owing to the model code of conduct for Assembly elections. As the elections have been completed, the civic body is set to open the offices of councillors, standing committee members, Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Congress councillor Dilli Babu said the officials have informed that the councillor’s office would be opened. “Residents will start visiting the ward offices to complain about civic issues on Friday. Dumping of debris has increased in some loccations. Sewage problems have also been reported,” he said.

DMK councillor T.V.Shemmozhi said at least 10 residents visit the councillor’s office to complain about civic issues in the ward every day. “The number of complaints about civic issues has reduced during the past few weeks. Residents have complained about garbage problems in Vasantham Colony in Anna Nagar. We will clear the garbage on Friday,” he said.

Councillors have also complained about a rise in complaints about streetlights in the city. Work on roads are expected to be taken up shortly.

In Ripon Buildings, residents were advised not to visit during the model code of conduct after the announcement of the Assembly elections. Once the office of the mayor, deputy mayor and standing committee chairpersons are expected to be opened, residents are expected to visit Ripon Buildings to redress grievances about civic issues. Work on roads, stormwater drains, community halls and schools are expected to resume shortly.