Ward watchEncroachers have put up a row of tents on St. Xavier Street at Broadway in Chennai. Our children are unable to walk to school,” said a resident of St. Xavier Street. Most of the schools in George Town are located in Ward 56 of Greater Chennai Corporation covering the neighbourhoods of Muthialpet around Barathi Women’s College, Broadway. Photo: B. Jothi RamalingamResidents claimed that the encroachers were threatening those who submit petitions to authorities. Heritage buildings and tourist attractions such as Maadi Poonga near the Harbour have also played a key role in civic conditions of the ward.

Source: The Hindu June 14, 2016 02:15 UTC