Stone laid for mini civil station at Balussery

Time-bound completion of building will be ensured, says Riyas

Public Works and Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the proposed mini civil station building at Balussery. The six-storey building project, which was accorded administrative sanction last year, would be completed at a cost of ₹15 crore.

Officials said a number of government offices such as the treasury office, sub-registrar’s office and the Excise Department’s office would be shifted to the new facility on its completion in two years. The local offices of Agriculture and Revenue departments, currently functioning in rented buildings, could also be shifted to the new facility with the completion of the allotment process, they said.

“The time-bound completion of the building will be ensured at all levels by the Public Works Department. The Revenue Department is also extending its cooperation,” said Mr. Riyas. He also pointed out that Balussery would be able to explore more the potential of its eco-tourism spots in the coming days.