by P. T. Govindarajan

The patrol police of the J 12

Kanathur police station felt they

could better serve our area if they

could be present in our colony at

all times. After discussing the

matter, our Association decided to

sponsor a custom-fabricated steel

booth for approximately

Rs.1,50,000. The Association

invited the Deputy Commissioner

of Police, Adyar J 2 Police Station,

Mr. Kannan, B. E. to be the chief

guest and inaugurate the booth on

Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 11:30

AM. Responding to our invitation,

Association members and police

personnel attended in strong

numbers. The function commenced

punctually with a melodious

invocation by Shashi and Sakshi,

the daughters of our committee

member, Mr. Krishna Srinivasan.

The welcome address was

rendered by President P.T.

Govindarajan, following which Mr.

Krishna Srinivasan honoured the

guests with shawls. The chief guest

then cut the ribbon and

inaugurated the booth. A lamp was

lit by the chief guest, followed by

Mr. Aravind Ramesh, Councilor,

Corporation of Chennai.

Addressing the gathering, the DC

said that he is very happy to note

this wonderful gesture by the

Seashore Town Association in

providing a booth for the police

where they can sit, work and be

available for the public. He said

that in spite of the issues that the

police face every day, he has asked

his force to meet people every

Sunday one-on-one and find out

whether they have any issues or

grievances. He said that the aim

was to make the police people

friendly. He gave his cell number,

9940277199, and asked residents

to call him regarding any matter at

any time.

The Assistant Commissioner of

Police, Neelankarai Mr.

Radhakrishnan said that he has

taken over hardly 10 days ago and

that he is very happy to be able to

meet so many members of the

public so early on. During a

previous stint at Thoraipakkam, he

got the Akkarai police out post

inaugurated. He is happy to be

associated with the inauguration of

the booth on ECR in Panayur. He

said he would like to move with

the citizens closely and solve their

issues. He plans to visit the area

often so that people can air their

grievances, whether police related

or otherwise. Non-police related

grievances will be conveyed to the

concerned departments, according

to him.

Mr. Aravind Ramesh, Councilor,

Corporation of Chennai,

Sozhanganallur ward spoke next.

He thanked the police for having

come to Panayur with the sole aim

of helping the people. He said that

earlier, to make a complaint, one

had to go to the Saidapet police

station, but now the police

themselves are present in Panayur.

Police Booth Inauguration

Seashore Town Tribune Published by the Seashore Town Plot Owners and Residents Association

A P R I L 2 0 1 4 V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 1

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Committee

Updates 2

Know Your

Neighbour 3

Healthy Living 3

Committee

Contact Details 4

He also stated that drinking groups

once frequented ECR, but after

strengthening the police force,

there has been a big reduction in

those gangs and more families are

coming to ECR to enjoy the beach,

visit temples and dine at

restaurants.

Delivering his vote of thanks,

Immediate Past President N. R.

Kumaraswamy described how

down-to-earth the DC was and

how he immediately agreed to

inaugurate the police booth.

Likewise, at the AC’s office, he was

welcomed as if in a wedding hall.

He said that this is proof that the

police are becoming friends of the

public. He thanked Mr. Siddique of

KSA Construction for sponsoring

and constructing the Rs 25,000

foundation platform on which the

booth is placed. He also thanked

Mr. Aravind Ramesh for arranging

the crane used to unload the

booth and place it on the platform

free of cost. He praised the

munificent donors who came

forward with funds in cash and

kind for the project, including

President P. T. Govindarajan for

sponsoring the executive table and

chair worth Rs 10,000, the

Association members and the

public for their support. He had

one request – that the public make

good use of the booth that has

been installed and inaugurated.

The function concluded with the

national anthem and the

distribution of snack packets.

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Seashore Town

Ladies Circle

All lady members

are welcome to join

us for lunch at

L’amandier. This

new restaurant is

located on

Chamiers Road

next to Cream

Centre and is being

hailed for its

delicious European

cuisine featuring a

French twist.

When: Friday, April

25th at 1:00 PM

Where: No. 57

Chamiers Road, RA

Puram, Chennai

Please RSVP no

later than

Wednesday,

April 23rd to

usha.bhushan@

gmail.com. We

would love to see

some new faces, so

don’t be shy; come

by and say hi!

P A G E 2

S E A S H O R E T O W N T R I B U N E

THANK YOU FOR YOUR

DONATIONS

The police booth was a success

because of the generous

donations made by our

Association members. We

sincerely thank you for your

support.

Mr. Sundar Raman

Rs. 25,000

Mr. Krishna Srinivasan

Rs. 10,000

Mr. Gladston

Rs. 5,000

Mrs. Sucharita Kumar

Rs. 5,000

Mr. R. Krissnamurthi

Rs. 5,000

Capt. Venkat Rajaram

Rs. 3,000

Mr. Dakshinamurthi

Rs. 1,000

Total donations received:

Rs. 54,000

Committee Updates by Usha Bhushan

A committee meeting was held before the

police booth inauguration on February 23,

2014. Immediate Past President N. R.

Kumaraswamy reported that the street lights

for our colony have been sanctioned for all 13

avenues and work is well underway. In fact,

cables are being laid for 1st-4th Avenues

already.

For those non-resident members who haven’t

visited recently, you may be shocked to see

the state of the roads. Do not fear, however.

The Metro Water has come to town and are

installing water and sewage pipes. If the Metro

Water decides to connect Seashore Town

separately and not wait for the pipes to be

laid in Uthandi and Akkarai, then our colony

may be connected to the main line as soon as

June 2014.

In the mean time, please be vigilant when the

Metro Water workers are re-filling the roads

with sand after constructing manholes and

laying pipes near your home. Gently request

them to evenly distribute the sand so that it is

easier for you and your neighbours to drive

up and down the road.

Spring is in the air and summer is around the

corner. If you have any electricity concerns,

please report them so we can bring them to

the TNEB’s attention. However, several

transformers were installed in 2013 and we

expect the power supply to be much better.

Treasurer O J Mathew reported

approximately Rs 70,000 was still outstanding

in subscription fees. Please note the financial

year came to an end on March 31st and the

Association is now collecting membership fees

for the year 2014-2015 (i.e. Rs 1,200 for plot

owners and tenants and Rs 2,400 for home

owners).

We co-opted Mr. Siddique as a new board

member and Mr. R. P. Srinivasan, who is

serving a second term. We are still looking

for one additional board member. If you are

interested, please email Secretary Usha

Bhushan at usha.bhushan@gmail.com. We

would love your input and participation.

Finally, the Tamil Nadu Road Development

Company Ltd (TNRDC) has informed us that

the road expansion of ECR from Akkarai to

Mahabalipuram is set to start, so keep your

eye out for that!

P A G E 3 V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 1

Know Your Neighbours: Jayaram and Geeta Nambiar by N. R. Kumaraswamy

Mr. Jayaram Nambiar and Mrs. Geeta Nambiar have lived at 399, 11th

Avenue since October 2011. Before moving to Seashore Town, the

Nambiars were based in Delhi. Mr. Nambiar is a Mechanical Engineering

graduate with over 45 years of experience in design, manufacture, supply,

project planning and implementation of cement projects. Having been

affiliated with the cement plant supplying industry throughout his career,

he is one amongst the small group of cement technologists in the country

who has played a major role in the success of the cement industry in India.

He has collaborated with some of the world’s leading cement plant

technology suppliers and facilitated the transfer and development of the

latest technology and indigenization of the manufacture of cement

plant equipment.

He started his career with ACC Ltd in 1965 in the Project Planning and Engineering Division, followed by seven years with Holtec

Consultants, a leading cement consultancy firm in India. From 1982, he headed the newly formed Cement Project Division of

Cimmco Birla Ltd which was responsible for the supply of many technologically advanced cement plants in the country. In 1999, he

was appointed the CEO of Gebr.Pfeiffer (India) P Ltd, a company he helped establish. Despite his retirement in 2009, he continues

to serve as Director on the Board of Pfeiffer (India).

Mrs. Geeta Nambiar is a post graduate in Sociology and a post graduate diploma holder in Business Management and in Personnel

Management. Her career spans over three decades with the United Nations. Her work revolved around Procurement & Contracts

Management and Human Resources Management for the United Nations Children’s Fund. While mainly based in the UNICEF India

Country Office in Delhi, her international assignments included postings to Macedonia (the former Republic of Yugoslavia),

Afghanistan and, prior to her retirement, three years in the Maldives to support the post tsunami operations of UNICEF.

Jayaram and Geeta Nambiar have two daughters. Their elder daughter, Anuradha, was trained as an art historian and

anthropologist by the University of Baroda and later by PRASADA, UK. She is the founder and Director of The Research

Collective, a multi disciplinary consultancy firm that specializes in documentation, conservation and promotion of South Asia’s

tangible and intangible cultural heritage. She is married and has recently relocated to Bangalore from Delhi.

Their second daughter, Aparna, is a graduate from the National Institute of Design, Ahmadabad. She is the founding partner of the

Delhi based design firm Studio Miscellanea. She specialises in designing immersive experiences for storytelling, education and arts

through the use of thematic spaces, appropriate technology and media. Her projects include museums, exhibitions, educational

events, games, interactive exhibits and thematic art installations.

The Nambiars enjoy the peaceful, quiet and unpolluted environment of Seashore Town, away from the bustling city life. They both

enjoy travelling and reading. Their interest in gardening is evident from the vegetables they grow in addition to their flowering

plants and a variety of trees.

Despite their busy schedule, the Nambiars have shown a keen interest in our Association. Since becoming members, they have

participated in both the Committee and events. Mrs. Geeta Nambiar was a Committee member from 2012-2013 and Mr. Jayaram

Nambiar also offered his invaluable advice and assistance during several meetings as a guest invitee.

We enjoy their presence in our township and wish them all the very best in the years to come.

The Health Benefits of Pomegranate Juice High in folic acid, which is good to consume during pregnancy

Rich in essential vitamins A, C and E

Contains antioxidants that help prevent blockages in the arteries caused by cholesterol

Has tannins that can anesthetize roundworms, pinworms and tapeworms in the intestines

Aids in the prevention of prostrate cancer

President

P. T. Govindarajan

98408 10052

Vice President

S. P. Senthil Kumar

98406 19000

Secretary

Usha Bhushan

98400 23223

Treasurer

O. J. Mathew

98404 22335

Immediate Past President

N. R. Kumaraswamy

99625 76228

Seashore Town Plot Owners and Residents Association

Krishna Srinivasan

98410 22323

R. P. Srinivasan

98409 86179

R. Krissnamurthi

99429 62209

Siddique

94442 38875

Regd. Off. 375/376 11th Avenue, Seashore Town, Panayur, Chennai 600119

Website: seashoretown.wordpress.com

This publication is for private circulation only.

Executive Committee

Board Members