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February 2008

LAND DISTRIBUTION

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No clarity on norms ,

free patta distribution stuck

KANCHEEPURAM: The lack of clear and effective guidelines have made the distribution of land pattas a daunting task for the officials. As a result, the distribution of land pattas worth Rs 10, 84,78,980 to 291 beneficiaries in Kancheepuram district is pending.

Newindpress.com, 04/02/2008

Emmision Solution

Solution to many problems: Bring in the buses!
To enter London, lorries, buses and coaches must now meet EU pollution standards or else pay £200. The low emission zone thus created will ensure better air quality for i,70,000 people. The congestion charges already existing levied a nominal $8 on most cars, but now this has been enhanced in those cases where emission is most. Stockholm similarly introduced a congestion tax last year and that saw a 20 per cent reduction in traffic as more people took to public transport.

by Jayalakshmi, The Deccan Herald, 08/02/2008

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