Thanjavur council debates conversion of convention hall into cinema after High Court ruling

During a recent Thanjavur Corporation Council meeting, councillors criticized the administration for allowing a convention hall to be converted into a cinema. They questioned the legality of this change, given the hall was built with public funds. Mayor S. Ramanathan stated that the civic body had tried to stop the conversion but was overruled by a High Court decision. He mentioned that the government counsel advised against appealing the ruling. In response to concerns, the Mayor announced that the administration would consider all options, including a possible appeal. The Council also passed a resolution to issue a no-objection certificate for reviving a defunct cinema in the town.