The District Development Committee (DDC) has directed officials to get the Life Mission apartment complex at Velappana under the Chittur-Thattamangalam municipality inspected by a qualified agency to check whether it is fit for occupation.
Sumesh Achuthan, Chittur MLA, raised the issue at the DDC meeting held at the Collectorate here on Saturday.
P.P. Sumod, Tharoor MLA, sought action to prevent quarry vehicles from using panchayat roads in Kannambra and Kavassery to avoid the Panniyankara toll plaza. He said the movement of heavy vehicles through the roads posed a safety risk and was causing damage to the roads.
Malampuzha Garden
A. Prabhakaran, Malampuzha MLA, asked officials to complete the renovation of Malampuzha Garden by December 15. He also sought the completion of the Akathethara flyover by November 1.
K. Preman, Nemmara MLA, asked officials to submit progress reports within 10 days on the construction of the Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Nemmara, and the community health centre building in the constituency.
K. Premkumar, Ottapalam MLA, raised the issue of drinking water shortage in Ambalappara, Lakkidi-Perur, Kadampazhipuram and Pookkottukavu, which receive water from the Sreekrishnapuram drinking water project.
Officials said the vented causeway bund and other related equipment would be made operational soon. They also assured that the drinking water project would be made fully functional before the next DDC meeting.
Deputy Collector N.N. Mohammed Rafi presided over the meeting. Deputy planning officer M. Dwara and district-level officers of various departments were present.
Published – September 26, 2026 07:11 pm IST
