Servaikaranmadam residents urge closure of Tasmac outlet in Kamaraj Nagar
Residents of Servaikaranmadam village have petitioned for the closure of a Tasmac wine shop in Kamaraj Nagar, citing its proximity to community facilities. They argue that the shop has been a source of inconvenience and poses risks to local youth. The petition highlights ongoing concerns about the impact of liquor shops on economically vulnerable populations in the area.
- ▪Residents submitted a petition at a grievance redress meeting seeking the closure of a Tasmac wine shop.
- ▪The shop is located near a temple, church, college, and public toilet, causing public inconvenience.
- ▪Concerns were raised about the influence of the liquor shop on young people in the economically weaker community.
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Residents of Servaikaranmadam village panchayat submitted a petition at the weekly grievance redress meeting held at Thoothukudi district Collectorate on Monday, seeking the closure of Tasmac wine shop located in Kamaraj Nagar in the village.According to the petition, the shop is situated close to a temple, a CSI church, a polytechnic college and a public toilet facility for women. The residents said that the outlet was causing inconvenience to the public and urged the authorities to remove it in accordance with the direction of the government.Ayappan, 23 a resident of Kamaraj Nagar said, “The liquor shop has been functioning since 2020 and that multiple petitions were submitted and protests had been organised to close the shop.”He added that most residents of Kamaraj Nagar belong to…
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