Encroachments on the footpath along GST Road inconveniences pedestrians

Congested GST Road in Chromepet with restaurants, food-carts, and car parking issues, prompting police action and public complaints.

The GST Road at Chromepet has become congested after textile and gold showrooms opened. Restaurants have mushroomed along the road to cater to shoppers. The pavement has been occupied by food- carts and the display boards of the shops. At some places, the pavement has been turned into a dining place. At night, the vessels of the eateries are washed on the pavement.

Adding to the woes of pedestrians is the restaurants using the road margin for car parking. Tambaram Corporation officials are yet to take action.

David Manohar,

Chromepet.

A senior police officer says a regular drive is being carried out to remove unauthorised parking of vehicles on the arterial roads. The Highways Department is coordinating with the police to remove encroachments on the basis of complaints from members of the public.

Several vehicles, especially high-end two-wheelers, have been stolen by gangs at night in Iyyappanthangal. The residents filed police complaints, but not even copies of the complaints filed in the Community Service Register (CSR) are being issued. Hence, the vehicle owners are unable to recover the insured amount.

C. Senthil Kumar,