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Signal not working

The automatic signal at the junction of Theni Road-Melakkal Road near Mudakkusalai is not working since its installation. Since this road junction is prone to accidents, I request the authorities to take steps to make it functional soon.

N. Ramanadoss,

Madurai

Give details

I came across a news report that during surprise inspections carried out by TNEB officials, there were two cases of ‘violation of rules’ by consumers detected and a fine of Rs.10,000 and odd was collected from them. It would have been more informative had the officials indicated the nature of offence for which penalty was imposed on them. This will act as a deterrent to others. The TNEB could also disseminate information on ‘dos and don’ts’ that are construed as violations. A set of guidelines may be displayed at section offices.

K. Muthiah,

Madurai

Misuse of cylinders

This refers to the news item “Misuse of LPG cylinders rampant.” It is heartening to note that the Madurai area office of Indian Oil Corporation has embarked on conducting raids to check misuse of domestic cylinders in commercial establishments. It may be surprising for IOC Madurai Office, but it is nowadays a common sight to see domestic cylinders being used in commercial establishments, especially wayside stalls. I request the authorities to conduct raids frequently to dissuade misuse. The IOC could do well to ensure that the area allotted to a distributor is not arbitrarily extended to their advantage resulting in delayed supply of cylinders to consumers. The IOC should clear the confusion over the period of waiting for supply of refill, as it is misinterpreted by the distributors. I wish the IOC would come out with clear cut guidelines.on this

K. Raja,

Madurai

A routine feature

Unannounced power cut for several hours has become a routine feature in the past several months. The situation is pathetic in rural areas as the people there do not get electricity at night. On the other hand, many do not bother about wasting electricity in offices, especially in Government departments. Political parties, for conducting meetings/functions, draw power from overhead electric lines without any accountability. They illuminate the entire area with powerful lamps to please the leaders. Electricity transmission losses can be reduced considerably using techniques adopted by developed countries. Mushrooming car factories and IT parks around Chennai which consume a lot of electricity is another reason for the sudden shortage. Electricity has become a necessity. So the Government must expedite steps to generate adequate electricity.

T. Srinivasa Rengan,

Madurai

Bicycle rule

During the days of the British rule, one of the traffic regulations was the compulsory use of headlight (lamp) for bicycles at night. The practice was discontinued by the government with a malicious motive of pleasing the less blessed in life, the majority of the electorate. Senior citizens find themselves exposed to accidents when bicycle riders travel fast in darkness. Their plea is that the regulation is reintroduced for the safety of children and the aged.

T. M. Gnanapragasam,

Madurai

Plug the hole

Kerosene, a subsidised fuel used only by the poor, is widely used by most of the commercial vehicles in India. They don’t even mix it with petrol or diesel. They use directly in vehicles. This is a well known fact to the public, government, politicians, environmentalists and the news agencies. Even after the International Energy Agency (IEA), Singapore, revealed these facts, no steps have been taken either by the State or Central governments. There is no use in talking that all the public sector oil companies are losing crores and crores of rupees a day. First, plug the hole.

Raja Sekaran,

Madurai

Road encroached

The entire stretch from ITI stop to Al-Amin school has been occupied by roadside vendors, and vehicles are parked haphazardly on either side of the road. It is very difficult for road users, particularly during peak hours, to negotiate this stretch. I request the authorities to take action against encroachers and facilitate free flow of traffic on this stretch. It will help if the vehicles are parked on only one side of the road.

P. Priya,

Madurai

Bus shelters

Just a week ago, two bus shelters were erected exactly facing each other right on Rajam road of TVS Nagar. These shelters pose a threat to both commuters and drivers since they are exactly on both side corners of the busy four-way junction. Further it will create traffic jam when the school reopens. Will the authorities look into it and shift both the shelters to a congestion-free place?

S. Balachandran,

Madurai

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