VCK Member Allegedly Encroaches 3,140 Sqft Plot Meant For Old Age Home In Chennai, Converts It Into Party Office

In a shocking turn of events, members allegedly affiliated with the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) have not only encroached upon private land in Nandambakkam but have also reportedly converted a small food stall on the property into a VCK office overnight. This act of alleged land grabbing has sparked public outrage, especially as it followed a lawful attempt by the rightful owner to survey the land with police assistance.

Kunjammal Thomas, a 65-year-old resident of St. Thomas Mount in Chennai, has been operating an old age home in a rented building in the area for the past two decades. In 2014, she purchased a 3,140 sq. ft. plot near Thulasinga Puram Main Road using a bank loan, intending to build a permanent facility for the elderly. After clearing the loan, she secured a second loan to begin construction.

However, during a recent effort to measure the land in preparation for building, accompanied by a government surveyor and local police, she encountered resistance from individuals linked to a political party. Despite presenting all legal documents including the title deed, patta, and tax receipts Kunjammal was blocked from proceeding.

Shockingly, within a single night, a local VCK member, who had no legal connection to the land, reportedly occupied the small structure on the site and turned it into a VCK office, claiming it had been rented from someone named Beulah. When Kunjammal alerted the authorities, no immediate action was taken.

Distressed, she staged a protest in front of the newly established party office, joined by her disabled son, demanding the return of her land, which she claims is now worth ₹1.5 crore. Upon arriving at the scene, police reviewed her original documents but found that the VCK group could not produce any ownership records. As a result, the police took those involved to the station for further inquiry.

Despite the clear evidence in her favor, Kunjammal expressed frustration over the police’s reluctance to act decisively. She has since called on VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan to intervene and ensure justice is served. While Kunjammal and her supporters waited at the station, the VCK representative who had claimed to be gathering documentation failed to appear, adding to her growing concern over the lack of enforcement.

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