Residents, including women, traders, and devotees of the Arunachaleswara temple in Tiruvannamalai and Vellore, are advocating for the permanent closure of TASMAC liquor outlets situated near Girivalam Path and schools. This demand arises from ongoing public nuisance issues, particularly near the TASMAC outlet at Kamaraj statue, which has been operational for years despite local objections. Following a directive from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to close 717 TASMAC outlets within 500 meters of places of worship and educational institutions, residents are urging immediate action. They emphasize that the presence of these outlets disrupts the experience of visiting devotees, especially women and senior citizens, who often have to navigate around inebriated individuals along the path. The town sees an influx of 40,000 visitors on weekdays and up to 1.5 lakh on weekends, many of whom prefer walking. Additionally, residents from Vengaikaal village have raised concerns about a TASMAC outlet near a local school, highlighting the need for relocation to ensure safety and accessibility for students. Recent incidents of violence involving intoxicated individuals have further fueled the call for closure.