Date: 2025-03-27Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
Greater Chennai Corporation - Removal of Thiru. V. Babu, Member of Ward 189 under Section 52 of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998 - Orders - are hereby published.--Greater Chennai Corporation - Removal of Thiru. K.P. Chockalingam, Member of Ward 5 under Section 52 of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998 - Orders - are hereby published.--Tambaram Corporation - Removal of Thiru.C.Jayapradeepu, Tambaram Corporation, Member of Ward 49 and Zone 3, Zonal Committee Chairman under Section 52 of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998 - Orders - are hereby published.
**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, dated March 27, 2025. It contains notifications regarding the removal of three councillors from their positions due to abuse of power and failure to uphold the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998. The removals are effective immediately.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Removal of Thiru.V.Babu (Chennai Corporation):**
* Thiru.V.Babu, 189th Ward Councillor of Chennai Corporation, is removed from office.
* Reason: Abused powers by unduly interfering with water connections, favoring some building owners against a large number of applicants.
* **Removal of Thiru.K.P.Chokkalingam (Chennai Corporation):**
* Thiru.K.P.Chokkalingam, 5th Ward Councillor of Chennai Corporation, is removed from office.
* Reason: Wilfully omitted and refused to carry out the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act by preventing infrastructure development activities in his ward.
* **Removal of Thiru.C.Jayapradeep (Tambaram Corporation):**
* Thiru.C.Jayapradeep, 40th Ward Councillor and Wards Committee Chairman, Zone 3 of Tambaram Corporation, is removed from office.
* Reason: Wilfully omitted and refused to carry out the provisions of the Act by preventing infrastructure development in Zone 3 and creating obstacles in providing basic facilities, and abusing his powers.
**Impact Analysis**
**Chennai Corporation Residents (Ward 189)**
* **Impact**: Residents may experience a change in the handling of water connection requests, potentially leading to a fairer distribution process.
* **Action Required**: Stay informed about the appointment of a new councillor and participate in local governance to ensure fair and transparent resource allocation.
**Chennai Corporation Residents (Ward 5)**
* **Impact**: Infrastructure development projects may now proceed without obstruction.
* **Action Required**: Monitor progress of infrastructure projects and engage with the new councillor to ensure their ward's needs are addressed.
**Tambaram Corporation Residents (Ward 40 and Zone 3)**
* **Impact**: Infrastructure development and the provision of basic facilities should proceed more smoothly.
* **Action Required**: Monitor improvements in local infrastructure and services and engage with the new councillor and Wards Committee Chairman to voice their needs and concerns.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998 (Tamil Nadu Act 9 of 1999): Key legislation enabling the removal of councillors from office under section 52
Chennai Corporation: The Municipal Corporation whose councillors are being removed
Tambaram Corporation: The Municipal Corporation whose councillors are being removed
Section 52 of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998: The specific section of the Act under which the councillors are being removed
Chennai: Location where the mentioned corporations are located