Thiruvananthapuram Corporation demolishes ‘illegal constructions’ at Palayam market
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has initiated the demolition of illegal constructions at the Connemara Market in Palayam. Mayor V.V. Rajesh stated that the action was prompted by complaints regarding makeshift shops obstructing access. The demolition will continue as the Corporation reviews documents to identify further illegal structures in the area.
- ▪The demolition began on Sunday with police protection.
- ▪Mayor V.V. Rajesh indicated that some shops were blocking access to buildings.
- ▪The Corporation aims to stop extortion practices in the market following vendor complaints.
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The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation on Sunday began demolishing alleged illegal constructions at the Connemara Market in Palayam. The civic body officials arrived with police protection in the morning and began demolishing makeshift shops built using tin sheets, most of which were used to sell chicken or mutton.Addressing the mediapersons later in the afternoon, Mayor V.V. Rajesh said the action was taken following complaints. Mr. Rajesh had visited the market on Saturday along with standing committee chairpersons and other officials. He said that some of the shops were situated on stairways, and were impeding access to buildings.He added that the demolition drive would continue in the days ahead after going through various documents to assess illegal buildings in the area. Mr.
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