According to the incoming Commissioner of Chennai Corporation, the emphasis would be on grievance settlement in order to expedite infrastructure projects.

The Forecast 2 years ago Tamil Nadu

Dr. Radhakrishnan.I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner of Chennai, who took over on Monday, promised to improve transparency in local government, access to information, and responsive administration. "Former Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi put good projects in place." We are going to take them to the next level. We have a staff of young, intelligent IAS officers. "We will work as a team in accordance with the Chief Minister's instructions," Dr Radhakrishnan stated..

In response to civic issues that have arisen in places where infrastructure projects are being undertaken,Dr. Radhakrishnan stated that the priority in areas where Metro Rail development is underway will be on safety. "We will resolve civic issues based on complaints filed by residents," he explained.

The Corporation's authority has grown from 172 square kilometres to 426 square kilometres [in 2011]. Local government will make trade and industry development easier. It is the world's second oldest municipal corporation and the oldest outside of the United Kingdom. The city's economy and service sector will continue to grow. "The GCC will implement projects based on the common needs of residents," Dr. Radhakrishnan stated..

Dr. Radhakrishnan said the responsive administration would overcome remaining obstacles by emphasising the importance of learning from issues highlighted by residents' organisations and elected representatives. "Parks have improved in a variety of ways." A large number of infrastructure projects have been undertaken. We will accelerate the projects. Chennai is home to almost one crore people, 22 MLAs, many MPs, and Ministers. To improve services, we will concentrate on field work. "We will give equal weight to all areas," Dr. Radhakrishnan stated.

“To address civic challenges, we shall pursue localised solutions. Storm-water drain construction has begun in various zones. "We will work with parastatal agencies to improve infrastructure and service delivery in accordance with residents' expectations," Dr. Radhakrishnan stated.

Dr.Radhakrishnan, referring to the Corporation's run schools in Chennai, stated, "The pass percentage in public examinations has been good." We shall take more steps to boost school education.