KOCHI: Protesting against the lethargic attitude of the Corporation towards the proper maintenance of the crematorium at Ravipuram, various voluntary associations have decided to constitute a protection council.
The decision to form Ravipuram Crematorium Protection Council was taken at a meeting convened by the Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP) here on Tuesday which was attended by representatives of various residents associations and other religious bodies. VHP national vice-president K V Madanan presided over the meeting.
The meeting demanded the Corporation to take steps to ensure proper power supply to the crematorium, appointment of a caretaker at the crematorium, replacement of the chimneys that are in a dilapidated state and the renovation of the electric crematorium.
People’s Committee
The meeting also decided to take steps to form a people’s committee for managing the day-to-day functioning of the crematorium. It also asked lawyer of High Court K K Appu Nair to prepare a detailed report on the present situation of the crematorium. It has also criticised the Corporation authorities for not taking steps to ensure maximum hygiene on the premises of the crematorium. The representatives of NSS, SNDP, Brahmin Sabha, Pulaya Maha Sabha and Surya Soma Dheevara Sabha also participated in the meeting.
Office-bearers
The meeting also elected S J R Kumar as the president and S Saji as the general convenor of the Ravipuram Crematorium Protection Council.