GHMC commissioner Ilambarthi instructed the Town Planning Department to investigate complaints about illegal constructions and issue notices as required. During a public hearing at the GHMC head office on Monday, December 30 he also recommended that the department provide a report on the actions taken regarding the received complaints.
To address this, the GHMC commissioner appointed a special Additional chief city planner (CCP) and directed him to oversee the resolution of issues. He further instructed the CCP to review the town planning applications weekly and take disciplinary action against officers who fail to resolve problems at the field level.