The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) has formally challenged the selection of a new site for the Perundurai RTO, urging authorities to return to the originally identified location.

  • AITUC has rejected the new proposed site near Vaikkal Medu for the Perundurai RTO.
  • The union demands the office be established near the Government Erode Medical College.
  • The current RTO has been operating from a rented building since its 2008 upgrade.

A significant administrative dispute has emerged in the Erode district regarding the permanent location of the Perundurai Regional Transport Office (RTO). The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) has formally approached District Collector S. Kandasamy, demanding a reconsideration of the recently proposed site in favor of a location previously identified near the Government Erode Medical College and Hospital.

AITUC district president and State secretary S. Chinnasamy highlighted that the Motor Vehicle Inspector’s Office in Perundurai has been operational since 1998 and was officially upgraded to an RTO in 2008. Since its inception, the office has lacked a permanent home, functioning out of a rented premises, which has been a major point of contention for local residents and vehicle owners.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the relocation of essential public services to remote areas can lead to significant logistical hurdles for citizens. Moving a central service hub away from its intended urban corridor can diminish administrative efficiency and increase the burden on the public.

According to the union, a previous proposal involving a ₹5 crore budget had already identified a prime location along the Perundurai bypass of NH 544. However, the AITUC has learned that the administration has instead selected a site near Vaikkal Medu, which is approximately 7 km from Perundurai and 2 km away from the State Highway.

Effective urban planning must prioritize public accessibility over mere land availability to ensure seamless service delivery.

Mr. Chinnasamy further argued that the new site is fundamentally unsuitable, noting that two RTOs are already functioning within the Erode taluk. The union has urged the District Collector to scrap the Vaikkal Medu proposal and honor the long-standing demand for a facility closer to the heart of Perundurai.

Did You Know?: The Perundurai RTO was upgraded from a Motor Vehicle Inspector's office in 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Where does AITUC want the RTO to be located?
Answer: They want it near the Government Erode Medical College and Hospital, as previously proposed.

Question 2: Why is the new site being criticized?
Answer: It is considered too far (7km) from Perundurai and redundant as Erode taluk already has two RTOs.