Minister for Public Works E.V. Velu inspecting the work on the Collectorate at Veeracholapuram on Saturday. Special Arrangement
Minister for Public Works E.V. Velu on Saturday inspected the ongoing construction of the integrated collectorate complex at Veeracholapuram near here.
The building, being built at a cost of ₹139.41 crore, is scheduled to be inaugurated by September this year, he said.
Spread over 35.18 acres, the eight-storey collectorate complex will comprise at least 40 departments, including revenue, rural development, animal husbandry, agriculture, social welfare, labour, tourism, and Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments.
The ground floor of the complex will have public facilities such as banks, post office, grievance redress hall, and ramps for the differently abled.
The complex will also have separate cabins for officials of various departments, conference room equipped with LED lights, and CCTV cameras. The Collector’s office will be on the third floor.
The project is progressing at a fast pace, and steps are under way to finish the work by September, he added. District Collector M.S. Prasanth and senior officials were present.
Published – April 13, 2025 10:45 pm IST
