Chennai: Residents of Kamarajar Nagar in Perungudi have threatened to boycott the upcoming Assembly election in Sholinganallur constituency, protesting prolonged delays in the issuance of computerised subdivision pattas. In a representation to the chief electoral officer, the Kamarajar Nagar residents association, representing around 250 families, alleged apathy by authorities in resolving the issue despite repeated appeals. According to the residents, the plots were purchased through registered sale deeds between 1983 and 1985, and houses were constructed with due approvals . They said they have been in peaceful possession of the properties and have been paying all statutory taxes and charges. However, applications for computerised pattas have remained pending since 2009, the association said. TNN
