John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, April 13: The residents of Car Nicobar Island have demanded to construct a new passenger shed at Mus jetty. Hundreds of people who wait to board ferries/ships at jetty suffer during rainy and hot conditions due to the dilapidated condition of the existing passenger shed.
The passenger shed, constructed by the Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works, RCC with a tin roof, was built for the convenience of people travelling by ship. However, the structure is presently a shamble and has not been repaired or maintained.
One of the villagers alleged that the jetty and shed were constructed ten years ago, and not even a single repair has been carried out by ALHW since then. The passenger shed has seats but no roof, which is completely damaged, and the seats are also in bad condition. The villagers have no other option and are forced to utilize the shed while waiting for transport to reach their respective destinations.
The first Captain of Mus Village, Mr. George stated that two years ago, the passenger shed was damaged in cyclone and rain, and no further repair work has been carried out. People are forced to stand in the open area during the rain and sunny days. He requested the Andaman Administration to repair the work immediately.
A senior officer of Port Management Board informed Andaman Sheekha Daily that the department is aware of the matter and that the repair work process has already started this month.
The repair and renovation of the passenger shed work has been sanctioned, and the estimated cost of work has been submitted. The work will be completed within four months once the funds are sanctioned.
The residents of Car Nicobar hope that the authorities will expedite the process and construct a new passenger shed at Mus jetty, providing them with a safe and comfortable place to wait for passenger ferry services.
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