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Commercial complex in bus stand premises along the Lawrence Road is being demolished. The demolition drive as taken as the building was in a very bad condition. Shops in the first floor of the building were demolished more than a month back. But the ground floor is yet to demolished as the shop keepers there resist the move.

Shopkeepers in Lawrence Road have a major part in preventing the development of the town. They resisted the railway over bridge in Lawrence Road. So the bridge was built on S.N. Chavadi. It is also widely said that they prevented the Kammianpet - Semandalam link bridge from coming up for many many years.

Even after court’s directive, officials could not demolish the ground floor of the complex as both politicians and businessmen joined hand to resist. It is being said that the next round of demolition drive will start Monday, 7th of April. Even though Municipal Chairman Mr. Thangarasu has assured of the demolition, we have wait and see whether it is public interest or political power that wins.

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Its a common sight to see cattle trespassing inside the bus stand.

Two wheelers are not supposed to come inside.

The old municipal buildings around the bus stand in the Lawrence Road.
With the first floor of building in dilapidated condition, disaster is very much imminent. Of course the safety of the pedestrians is at stake.

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Commercial complex in busstand premises in dilapidated state

The municipal building in the bus stand premises(along the Lawrence Road) is in very bad condition. It lacks cleanliness. No wonder if the building collapses(it is in such a bad condition).

Concrete worn away, you can see the steel structures protruding outside (as you see in many government buildings across India). Sidewalls of the stairs are broken apart. I am not certain whether it would make through this monsoon season.