Tweak metro rail alignment in north Chennai:affected residents

A section of residents and retail traders today protested over the proposed land acquisition for the metro rail project in north Chennai and sought an alternative alignment of the segment.
Land acquisition proceedings have been initiated by government authorities for the metro rail extension project from Old Washermenpet to Wimco Nagar in north Chennai.
The move is strongly objected by some residents and retail traders in areas like Tiruvotriyur, Korukkupet, Tondiarpet and Old Washermenpet since they will be displaced if the move fructifies.
Claims of "inadequate and below par market price" offered by the state, loss of livelihood options are among the factors that have driven them to object the project.

At a consultative meeting held at the Chennai Collectorate last month they had sought change of alignment of the project.