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New Chennai Commissioner Tackles Potholes & Pups
19 May
Summary
- New commissioner prioritizes pedestrian safety and flood mitigation.
- Dr. G.S. Sameeran, an MBBS graduate, now heads Greater Chennai Corporation.
- Stray dog menace and civic preparedness are also key concerns.
Dr. G.S. Sameeran, an IAS officer from the 2012 batch, has taken over as the new commissioner of the Greater Chennai Corporation. He has outlined several key priorities for his tenure, focusing on enhancing the city's infrastructure and public safety.
Making Chennai safer and more accessible for pedestrians is at the forefront of Sameeran's agenda. He also plans to tackle critical issues such as flood mitigation and ensuring robust civic preparedness. Additionally, the new commissioner has identified the stray dog menace as an important concern to address.
Sameeran, who previously served as GCC's joint commissioner (works), brings a unique background as an MBBS graduate. His prior experience includes serving as district collector in Tenkasi and Coimbatore, and holding leadership roles in various state government boards.
