Over the past three decades, T. Nagar has undergone a makeover that its inhabitants despise. For 20 of these 30 years, a group of iron-willed residents have fought to reclaim their neighbourhood’s footpaths. Their battle has been tough and at times disheartening, but they still haven’t given up. For pedestrians, T. Nagar is a nightmare. With hawkers taking over large stretches of footpaths on several streets and civic authorities deaf to numerous complaints, residents here have sought the Madras High Court’s intervention. Though several court orders have been given for footpaths to be cleared, residents say they have not been implemented. This amounts to inviting contempt...
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