Residents welcome closure of Tasmac outlet in Tiruvannamalai
Residents in Mandakolathur village celebrated the closure of a TASMAC liquor outlet that had been a source of public nuisance. The decision to shut down the outlet follows a directive from the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister aimed at closing liquor outlets near sensitive areas. The community expressed relief and plans to ensure the outlet does not reopen in the future.
- ▪The TASMAC outlet was closed due to complaints from residents about public disturbances.
- ▪Residents celebrated the closure by distributing sweets and expressed their determination to prevent its reopening.
- ▪The closure is part of a larger initiative to shut down 717 TASMAC outlets across Tamil Nadu located near places of worship and schools.
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An outlet of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) at Mandakolathur village near Arani town in Tiruvannamalai on Chetpet - Polur Main Road was closed on Wednesday. Residents said that the TASMAC outlet resulted in public nuisance every day, especially during weekends when workers get their weekly salary in the village. Residents celebrated the closure of the outlet by distributing sweets to neighbours and motorists.“After years of struggle, the TASMAC outlet has been permanently shut down in the village. We will also keep vigil so that the outlet is not reopened again,” said former block development officer (BDO), S. Amavasai, a longtime resident.The outlet in Mandakolathur is among 20 outlets identified in the district for permanent closure.
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