Greater Chennai Corporation delegates powers to expedite operation and maintenance of equipment, vehicles
These will be used for flood mitigation, health support, and waste management during this year’s Northeast monsoon. The move is expected to speed up cleaning of storm-water drains, lakes, and canals, and fogging, cattle raid, and stray dog control operations
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has decided to delegate powers to the ward committees and regional officials to expedite work related to the operation and maintenance of equipment and vehicles used for flood mitigation, health support, and waste management during this year’s Northeast monsoon.

The delegation of powers from the Mechanical Engineering Department and Solid Waste Management Department is expected to speed up cleaning of storm-water drains, lakes, and canals, and fogging, cattle raid, and stray dog control operations.