Mon Jan 05 08:12:02 UTC 2026: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a news article rewrite:

Summary:

The Pelathope Residents Association in Mylapore, Chennai, is continuing its efforts to improve the quality of life for residents. Having previously tackled unauthorized parking within their street, they are now focusing on preventing vehicles from blocking the entrance to their street off RK Mutt Road. They met with Mylapore MLA Dha. Velu to discuss this issue, highlighting the inconvenience caused by shoppers parking near a textile shop opposite their street and near ongoing metro work. The Association requested a “No Parking” zone or regular towing to alleviate the problem. They also discussed other community improvements, including fencing an open junction box and addressing poor lighting near the Thirumayilai Railway Station. The Association has already implemented rainwater harvesting measures with three recharge wells.

News Article:

Mylapore Residents Fight Parking Woes, Seek MLA’s Help

Chennai, January 5, 2026 – Residents of Pelathope in Mylapore are intensifying their efforts to combat unauthorized parking that is obstructing access to their street. The Pelathope Residents Association recently met with Mylapore MLA Dha. Velu to discuss the ongoing issue and seek solutions.

For years, the Association has been actively working to improve the neighborhood. They are currently focusing on vehicles parked at the entrance of the street, which is located off RK Mutt Road, opposite a popular textile shop. Residents say that shoppers frequently park near the entrance, making it difficult for residents to enter and exit the street.

“Metro work is happening at the end of our street, so many people park their vehicles on RK Mutt Road. From Indian Bank to our street, many cars and tempos are parked in such a way that we residents cannot enter or leave the street with our four-wheelers,” said N. Venkatesh, secretary of the Pelathope Residents Association.

The Association has requested the MLA to declare a 150-meter stretch from Indian Bank to the MRTS station a “No Parking” zone, or, at the very least, implement regular towing of illegally parked vehicles.

In addition to the parking issue, the meeting addressed other community concerns. Residents requested fencing for an open junction box, which the MLA indicated could be included in the Greater Chennai Corporation’s view-cutter project. They also highlighted the need for improved lighting near the Thirumayilai Railway Station.

The Pelathope Residents Association has a history of proactive community engagement, including the installation of rainwater harvesting recharge wells.

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