CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu State Sand Lorry Owner's Federation has sought chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami’s consent to resume river sand distribution which is a key construction material.
In a letter to the chief minister, federation president S Yuvaraj said the online sale of river sand has come to a halt due to the lockdown. He noted that imported sand from Malaysia was lying idle at Chennai port.
"The government must take steps to restart online distribution of river sand from different districts, also, imported sand at the port should be reopened for online sale," he added.
According to a source at public works department, the city is expected to receive fresh stock of imported sand by the end of this month.
In a letter to the chief minister, federation president S Yuvaraj said the online sale of river sand has come to a halt due to the lockdown. He noted that imported sand from Malaysia was lying idle at Chennai port.
"The government must take steps to restart online distribution of river sand from different districts, also, imported sand at the port should be reopened for online sale," he added.
According to a source at public works department, the city is expected to receive fresh stock of imported sand by the end of this month.
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