Collector visits petitioners’ dwellings; promises action

Ramanathapuram

Last Monday, at the weekly grievance meeting held at the Collectorate, a group of women from Melakodumalur village in Mudukalathur panchayat union appealed to the Collector Johny Tom Varghese to redress their grievances.

The Collector sent the petitions to the respective officers concerned and sought for their opinions/views for necessary action.

As and when he received response from the officers, he visited the hamlet to convey the message that the action will be taken.

On seeing the Collector arrive at their doorsteps, the womenfolk in the hamlet were baffled initially. Subsequently, they appreciated his gesture.

Interacting with the women petitioners, he said that the compound wall for the primary school in their village would be constructed soon. Likewise, ration shop would be established and roads laid under the Prime Minister’s Gram Sadak Yojana.

Before leaving, Mr Varghese urged the womenfolk not to use banned plastics. He also offered support so that they can undergo skilled training and suggested them to produce consumable items and sell them through SHG concept. The villagers were immensely happy and thanked the Collector.

Later, Mr Varghese visited the Periyar Samathuvapuram at Pambur village in Paramakudi panchayat union, where the residents had petitioned seeking funds to carry out repairs of their dwellings. After spot inspection, the Collector said that soon, funds would be earmarked and the residents can get the repairs done on a time frame.