Kanchi Collector slaps railways with Rs 20,000 fine for failing to prevent mosquito breeding

While inspecting Kanche-epuram railway station, officials found the premises poorly maintained and posing a risk of mosquito breeding.
Kanchi Collector slaps railways with Rs 20,000 fine for failing to prevent mosquito breeding

CHENNAI : The  Kancheepuram district administration imposed `20,000 fine on railway administration for failing to prevent the mosquito breeding at  Kanche-epuram old railway station. On Wednesday, a team of officials headed by  Kancheepuram Collector P Ponniah inspected mosquito breeding sites across Kancheepuram town, which posed dengue infection risk. 

While inspecting Kanche-epuram railway station, officials found the premises poorly maintained and posing a risk of mosquito breeding.  He immediately slapped the penalty of `20,000 on the railway administration and directed the employees to remove the materials. 

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