Chennai: Tambaram Corporation removed around 30 shops that had encroached on roads in Anakaputhur on Wednesday, following complaints that they were obstructing pedestrian movement and traffic.Tambaram corporation commissioner Saranya Ramachandran said officials will conduct rounds to ensure the encroachments do not return. “ We removed the encroachments as they were causing congestion and nuisance to the public. But at least 50 shops in the area will be rented out soon. Tenders have been floated for allotments,” she said.The corporation said it had issued notices to the shop owners before carrying out the drive. Along with the shops, temporary structures, including wooden frames, metal structures, vegetable crates, and other materials occupying road space, were removed during the drive.
