UPCOMING EVENTS Seashore Town Tribune · 2014. 4. 27. · Responding to our invitation, Association...
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by P. T. Govindarajan
The patrol police of the J 12
Kanathur police station felt they
could better serve our area if they
could be present in our colony at
all times. After discussing the
matter, our Association decided to
sponsor a custom-fabricated steel
booth for approximately
Rs.1,50,000. The Association
invited the Deputy Commissioner
of Police, Adyar J 2 Police Station,
Mr. Kannan, B. E. to be the chief
guest and inaugurate the booth on
Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 11:30
AM. Responding to our invitation,
Association members and police
personnel attended in strong
numbers. The function commenced
punctually with a melodious
invocation by Shashi and Sakshi,
the daughters of our committee
member, Mr. Krishna Srinivasan.
The welcome address was
rendered by President P.T.
Govindarajan, following which Mr.
Krishna Srinivasan honoured the
guests with shawls. The chief guest
then cut the ribbon and
inaugurated the booth. A lamp was
lit by the chief guest, followed by
Mr. Aravind Ramesh, Councilor,
Corporation of Chennai.
Addressing the gathering, the DC
said that he is very happy to note
this wonderful gesture by the
Seashore Town Association in
providing a booth for the police
where they can sit, work and be
available for the public. He said
that in spite of the issues that the
police face every day, he has asked
his force to meet people every
Sunday one-on-one and find out
whether they have any issues or
grievances. He said that the aim
was to make the police people
friendly. He gave his cell number,
9940277199, and asked residents
to call him regarding any matter at
any time.
The Assistant Commissioner of
Police, Neelankarai Mr.
Radhakrishnan said that he has
taken over hardly 10 days ago and
that he is very happy to be able to
meet so many members of the
public so early on. During a
previous stint at Thoraipakkam, he
got the Akkarai police out post
inaugurated. He is happy to be
associated with the inauguration of
the booth on ECR in Panayur. He
said he would like to move with
the citizens closely and solve their
issues. He plans to visit the area
often so that people can air their
grievances, whether police related
or otherwise. Non-police related
grievances will be conveyed to the
concerned departments, according
to him.
Mr. Aravind Ramesh, Councilor,
Corporation of Chennai,
Sozhanganallur ward spoke next.
He thanked the police for having
come to Panayur with the sole aim
of helping the people. He said that
earlier, to make a complaint, one
had to go to the Saidapet police
station, but now the police
themselves are present in Panayur.
Police Booth Inauguration
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I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
Committee
Updates 2
Know Your
Neighbour 3
Healthy Living 3
Committee
Contact Details 4
He also stated that drinking groups
once frequented ECR, but after
strengthening the police force,
there has been a big reduction in
those gangs and more families are
coming to ECR to enjoy the beach,
visit temples and dine at
restaurants.
Delivering his vote of thanks,
Immediate Past President N. R.
Kumaraswamy described how
down-to-earth the DC was and
how he immediately agreed to
inaugurate the police booth.
Likewise, at the AC’s office, he was
welcomed as if in a wedding hall.
He said that this is proof that the
police are becoming friends of the
public. He thanked Mr. Siddique of
KSA Construction for sponsoring
and constructing the Rs 25,000
foundation platform on which the
booth is placed. He also thanked
Mr. Aravind Ramesh for arranging
the crane used to unload the
booth and place it on the platform
free of cost. He praised the
munificent donors who came
forward with funds in cash and
kind for the project, including
President P. T. Govindarajan for
sponsoring the executive table and
chair worth Rs 10,000, the
Association members and the
public for their support. He had
one request – that the public make
good use of the booth that has
been installed and inaugurated.
The function concluded with the
national anthem and the
distribution of snack packets.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Seashore Town
Ladies Circle
All lady members
are welcome to join
us for lunch at
L’amandier. This
new restaurant is
located on
Chamiers Road
next to Cream
Centre and is being
hailed for its
delicious European
cuisine featuring a
French twist.
When: Friday, April
25th at 1:00 PM
Where: No. 57
Chamiers Road, RA
Puram, Chennai
Please RSVP no
later than
Wednesday,
April 23rd to
usha.bhushan@
gmail.com. We
would love to see
some new faces, so
don’t be shy; come
by and say hi!
P A G E 2
S E A S H O R E T O W N T R I B U N E
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
DONATIONS
The police booth was a success
because of the generous
donations made by our
Association members. We
sincerely thank you for your
support.
Mr. Sundar Raman
Rs. 25,000
Mr. Krishna Srinivasan
Rs. 10,000
Mr. Gladston
Rs. 5,000
Mrs. Sucharita Kumar
Rs. 5,000
Mr. R. Krissnamurthi
Rs. 5,000
Capt. Venkat Rajaram
Rs. 3,000
Mr. Dakshinamurthi
Rs. 1,000
Total donations received:
Rs. 54,000
Committee Updates by Usha Bhushan
A committee meeting was held before the
police booth inauguration on February 23,
2014. Immediate Past President N. R.
Kumaraswamy reported that the street lights
for our colony have been sanctioned for all 13
avenues and work is well underway. In fact,
cables are being laid for 1st-4th Avenues
already.
For those non-resident members who haven’t
visited recently, you may be shocked to see
the state of the roads. Do not fear, however.
The Metro Water has come to town and are
installing water and sewage pipes. If the Metro
Water decides to connect Seashore Town
separately and not wait for the pipes to be
laid in Uthandi and Akkarai, then our colony
may be connected to the main line as soon as
June 2014.
In the mean time, please be vigilant when the
Metro Water workers are re-filling the roads
with sand after constructing manholes and
laying pipes near your home. Gently request
them to evenly distribute the sand so that it is
easier for you and your neighbours to drive
up and down the road.
Spring is in the air and summer is around the
corner. If you have any electricity concerns,
please report them so we can bring them to
the TNEB’s attention. However, several
transformers were installed in 2013 and we
expect the power supply to be much better.
Treasurer O J Mathew reported
approximately Rs 70,000 was still outstanding
in subscription fees. Please note the financial
year came to an end on March 31st and the
Association is now collecting membership fees
for the year 2014-2015 (i.e. Rs 1,200 for plot
owners and tenants and Rs 2,400 for home
owners).
We co-opted Mr. Siddique as a new board
member and Mr. R. P. Srinivasan, who is
serving a second term. We are still looking
for one additional board member. If you are
interested, please email Secretary Usha
Bhushan at [email protected]. We
would love your input and participation.
Finally, the Tamil Nadu Road Development
Company Ltd (TNRDC) has informed us that
the road expansion of ECR from Akkarai to
Mahabalipuram is set to start, so keep your
eye out for that!
P A G E 3 V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 1
Know Your Neighbours: Jayaram and Geeta Nambiar by N. R. Kumaraswamy
Mr. Jayaram Nambiar and Mrs. Geeta Nambiar have lived at 399, 11th
Avenue since October 2011. Before moving to Seashore Town, the
Nambiars were based in Delhi. Mr. Nambiar is a Mechanical Engineering
graduate with over 45 years of experience in design, manufacture, supply,
project planning and implementation of cement projects. Having been
affiliated with the cement plant supplying industry throughout his career,
he is one amongst the small group of cement technologists in the country
who has played a major role in the success of the cement industry in India.
He has collaborated with some of the world’s leading cement plant
technology suppliers and facilitated the transfer and development of the
latest technology and indigenization of the manufacture of cement
plant equipment.
He started his career with ACC Ltd in 1965 in the Project Planning and Engineering Division, followed by seven years with Holtec
Consultants, a leading cement consultancy firm in India. From 1982, he headed the newly formed Cement Project Division of
Cimmco Birla Ltd which was responsible for the supply of many technologically advanced cement plants in the country. In 1999, he
was appointed the CEO of Gebr.Pfeiffer (India) P Ltd, a company he helped establish. Despite his retirement in 2009, he continues
to serve as Director on the Board of Pfeiffer (India).
Mrs. Geeta Nambiar is a post graduate in Sociology and a post graduate diploma holder in Business Management and in Personnel
Management. Her career spans over three decades with the United Nations. Her work revolved around Procurement & Contracts
Management and Human Resources Management for the United Nations Children’s Fund. While mainly based in the UNICEF India
Country Office in Delhi, her international assignments included postings to Macedonia (the former Republic of Yugoslavia),
Afghanistan and, prior to her retirement, three years in the Maldives to support the post tsunami operations of UNICEF.
Jayaram and Geeta Nambiar have two daughters. Their elder daughter, Anuradha, was trained as an art historian and
anthropologist by the University of Baroda and later by PRASADA, UK. She is the founder and Director of The Research
Collective, a multi disciplinary consultancy firm that specializes in documentation, conservation and promotion of South Asia’s
tangible and intangible cultural heritage. She is married and has recently relocated to Bangalore from Delhi.
Their second daughter, Aparna, is a graduate from the National Institute of Design, Ahmadabad. She is the founding partner of the
Delhi based design firm Studio Miscellanea. She specialises in designing immersive experiences for storytelling, education and arts
through the use of thematic spaces, appropriate technology and media. Her projects include museums, exhibitions, educational
events, games, interactive exhibits and thematic art installations.
The Nambiars enjoy the peaceful, quiet and unpolluted environment of Seashore Town, away from the bustling city life. They both
enjoy travelling and reading. Their interest in gardening is evident from the vegetables they grow in addition to their flowering
plants and a variety of trees.
Despite their busy schedule, the Nambiars have shown a keen interest in our Association. Since becoming members, they have
participated in both the Committee and events. Mrs. Geeta Nambiar was a Committee member from 2012-2013 and Mr. Jayaram
Nambiar also offered his invaluable advice and assistance during several meetings as a guest invitee.
We enjoy their presence in our township and wish them all the very best in the years to come.
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President
P. T. Govindarajan
98408 10052
Vice President
S. P. Senthil Kumar
98406 19000
Secretary
Usha Bhushan
98400 23223
Treasurer
O. J. Mathew
98404 22335
Immediate Past President
N. R. Kumaraswamy
99625 76228
Seashore Town Plot Owners and Residents Association
Krishna Srinivasan
98410 22323
R. P. Srinivasan
98409 86179
R. Krissnamurthi
99429 62209
Siddique
94442 38875
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