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HomeAuthorsVS Jayaraman

Articles by VS Jayaraman

About VS Jayaraman
V S Jayaraman is a citizen of Chennai, taking an active interest in public affairs.
Society

When a surprise phone call broke the monotony of the lockdown

April 29, 2020 VS Jayaraman

An active senior citizen in T Nagar recounts his lockdown experience and leaves a message for all

Civic

Arbitrary levy of property tax irks Motilal Street residents

October 17, 2019 VS Jayaraman

Residents of Motilal Street in T Nagar have approached the Corporation of Chennai, challenging the selective revision to property tax made on the assumption of occupancy by tenants. Will the GCC take note of citizen grievances and act on this?

Civic

Ranganathan Street faces many problems, but proposed ‘smart’ solution looks elsewhere

September 5, 2019 VS Jayaraman

The overcrowded shopping hub of Ranganathan street faces many risks due to encroachment and lack of fire safety, but this citizen writer points out why the skywalk proposed under the Smart City mission fails to address the core issue.

Civic

Why CMWSSB’s Dial for Water scheme may not be the right solution for Chennaiites

August 3, 2019 VS Jayaraman

The new scheme launched by Metro Water promising faster delivery through tankers has many loopholes, writes a concerned citizen.

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