Chennai: Health Minister Arunraj has warned that if large companies negligently leave their premises in a way that allows rainwater to stagnate extensively, a fine of Rs. 10,000 will be imposed.
A special fever prevention medical camp was held yesterday by the Chennai Corporation on Gangaiamman Koil Street in Vadapalani. Health Minister Arunraj visited and inspected the camp. He also went to houses in the area, inspected dengue prevention measures, and distributed awareness pamphlets to the public.
Then, he said: As part of dengue prevention measures, efforts are being made to eliminate places where mosquito larvae breed. For this, the cooperation of the public is definitely necessary. Everyone should inspect inside their homes, around their houses, and especially on the terrace. Remove anything that can collect rainwater, such as unused vessels, small containers, lids, broken pots, and unused flower pots.
Large companies, construction firms, and major institutions will be immediately fined Rs. 10,000 if they negligently allow rainwater to stagnate on their premises. If this continues, additional fines will be imposed. On behalf of the Chennai Corporation, fines amounting to up to Rs. 7.50 lakh have been collected in just the past two months. Fines have also been imposed on houses that did not take action despite repeated warnings.
In Tamil Nadu, from Jan. 1 to Oct. 7, dengue infection has been confirmed in 21,655 people. So far, 10 people have died. At present, 301 people are receiving inpatient treatment for dengue. In Chennai, only the Chennai Corporation has appointed 3,700 mosquito-control workers for mosquito eradication work. He said this.
During this inspection, Corporation Commissioner G.S. Sameeran, Deputy Commissioner (Health) Thakkare Subham Gnanadevrav, Central Zone Deputy Commissioner H.R. Kaushik, and Additional Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Department Sampath, among others, participated.