GCC workers restrict residents from documenting civic issues in Chennai

Residents in Chennai are facing challenges when trying to document civic issues on social media. Workers from the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and its contractors are reportedly preventing residents from taking photographs of their work, which limits accountability. Complaints have increased about the quality of services, such as damaged cycle replacements. Residents claim that GCC workers have asked them to delete photos taken while they were clearing garbage or performing other tasks, reducing the number of issues shared online. Chennai Corporation officials clarified that workers cannot stop residents from taking photos while they work. They emphasized that documenting civic issues is important for accountability and improving service quality.