– It will be built near the Chengannur court on a 40-cent plot with a cost of ₹22.12 crore.
– The four-storey building, designed in Kerala architectural style, spans a total floor area of 56,640 sq ft.
– Ground floor: Parking, lobby, storage for voting machines.
– Subsequent Floors: Registration/village offices (1st), taluk & election department offices (2nd), RDO conference hall (3rd), disaster management office & staff restrooms (4th).
The construction of the Revenue Tower reflects an effort toward improving administrative efficiency by integrating critical services under one well-equipped facility. This centralized approach should enhance coordination during routine operations as well as crisis situations such as floods or other natural disasters-a gap identified during the rescue efforts following the severe flooding in Chengannur in 2018.
The impressive investment of ₹22.12 crore indicates a significant push towards modernization within the state’s administrative framework. By incorporating disaster management facilities and advanced infrastructure like strong rooms for records and training halls for preparedness drills, this initiative aligns with ongoing attempts to build resilience against future calamities through infrastructure enhancement under programs like Rebuild Kerala.
While optimistic about its promise to streamline citizen services locally, it is essential that adequate oversight ensures timely execution and functionality post-construction so that it meets its intended objectives effectively without budget overruns or operational delays.
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