It is now clear that the value of Jeeva Nagar is established as one of the most attractive destinations in an expanding metropolis: a middle class builder has announced the construction of single and double-bed room flats in a plot in Jeeva Nagar.
The owners of property here feel glad that this locality appeals to the sensibilities of the middle class, which is a solid endorsement of its long-term viability.
It is difficult to find today anywhere in Chennai, flats of the size now planned, affordable to the salaried middle class that is not plugged into the new economy in the upper stacks.
However, we take this opportunity once again to express our deep disappointment with BLB Estates the original promoter of the plots and the Mangadu Panchayat, led by its Chairman and the Councillor of Badrimedu, who have not provided proper roads, street lighting and have failed to develop the common areas, leaving them open to encroachment.
An appeal is also pending with the Kancheepuram District Collector, (Mr. Pradeep Yadav, IAS when it was filed), with no sign of action. The Mangadu Panchayat should realise that with the occupation of Jeeva Nagar in coming years, the complexion of the Badrimedu ward is bound to change, and residents will remember the inaction of the present party in power, the DMK. It should act to remedy the situation today.
