Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Orders Immediate Removal of Public Space Encroachments

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabhakaran has ordered construction companies and residents associations to immediately remove encroachments made on public spaces, parks and roads. He warned that the corporation will remove them and recover costs if not complied with voluntarily.


Coimbatore: Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabhakaran has issued a stern warning to remove encroachments made on public spaces. He has instructed that encroachments made without permission on public spaces, parks and roads handed over to the corporation must be removed immediately.

It has come to light that construction companies and residents associations have encroached upon public spaces by erecting wire fences in housing layouts approved by the Town Planning Department. The Commissioner has requested that these be removed immediately.

He warned that if encroachments are not removed, the corporation itself will take action and remove them, and steps will be taken to recover the expenses from the concerned individuals. He assured that the recovered public spaces will be made available for public use.

Corporation sources stated that this action is being taken for the welfare of the public and to reclaim spaces allocated for their use. The encroachment removal drive is expected to be undertaken soon across all areas within Coimbatore Corporation limits.

PMO Sanction Needed to Prosecute 2 IAS Officers, Centre Informs Madras HC

The Centre has told the Madras High Court that approval from the Prime Minister’s Office is required to prosecute two IA...

Coimbatore South Zone: Minister Vignesh Opens Rs 25 Lakh Works, Launches Rs 26.90 Lakh Projects

Prohibition and Excise Minister K Vignesh on September 16, 2026, opened completed civic works worth Rs 25 lakh and perfo...

TNAU Organises Faculty Programme on New-Age Teaching Methods

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) organised a three-day Faculty Development Programme titled “Beyond the Board t...

SISPA Seeks Permanent Removal of Import Duty on Cotton

The South India Spinners Association (SISPA) held its 35th annual general meeting in Coimbatore, chaired by R. Arun Kart...

Over 300 Vinayagar Idols Immersed in Artificial Pond Near Vellakinaru, Coimbatore

More than 300 Vinayagar idols installed by Hindu organizations and the public across Coimbatore's Thudiyalur, Kavundampa...

Mettupalayam–Podanur MEMU Services to Be Altered from Sep 18-20

Track maintenance and engineering works between Coimbatore and Podanur railway stations will lead to changes in Mettupal...