A newly constructed health complex at the Government Higher Secondary School in Aduthurai town panchayat has sparked controversy after its design left both teachers and students shocked.
The facility, built at an estimated cost of ₹34 lakh under the school development grant, was inaugurated on Tuesday by Aduthurai Town Panchayat Chairman Stalin. However, soon after the inauguration, concerns were raised over the layout of the toilets, which were constructed in open rows without individual barriers or partitions.
Teachers and students expressed discomfort over the lack of privacy, leading to commotion within the school premises. According to DMK member Senthilkumar, the structure was built in accordance with Public Works Department (PWD) norms, which reportedly permit this design for girls’ toilets in government schools.
PWD sources allegedly maintained that even when constructed using MPLADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) funds, this model follows the department’s approved standards.
பொதுப்பணித்துறை விதிகளின் படி அரசு பள்ளிகளில் மாணவிகள் பயன்பாட்டிற்கு #கழிப்பறைகள் இப்படி கட்ட மட்டும் தான் அனுமதி வழங்கப்படுகிறது
MPLADS நிதியாக இருந்தாலும் இப்படி மட்டுமே கட்ட வேண்டும் என பொதுபணித்துறை சொல்கிறது
முதலமைச்சர் அவர்கள் புதிய GO இயற்றி மாற்றி அமைக்க வேண்டும் pic.twitter.com/wH3d9LpA22
— Dr.Senthilkumar.S (@DrSenthil_MDRD) October 7, 2025
(With inputs from Dinamalar)
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