Nurungukal..2..contd...

     Our luggage was delivered a few days after our arrival in Pondy. My wife used this gap to procure a few more kitchen ware which I was avoiding. She was not fully satisfied with the facilities in the rented house. When our things were arranged there was not much space to move about. Her concern was about the child who was fast growing to the next mile stone, crawling. More over the accommodation was on the first floor, without much safety measures. I was once again on my heals in search of a safer shelter.

       I took over full charge of the ware house next day. As the capacity was very small, the procedure did not take much time.Actually it was only a shed, lacking all provisions of a scientific warehouse. From day one I was in pursuit to build up the capacity. It was a challenge and the Regional manager was behind me like a trainer pursuing his trainee. I slowly started learning the intricacies of managing a house and a warehouse, a dual role of a husband and manager.

       The LPG connection was my first priority. There was a hitch. I was not a ration card holder. Fortunately my official status gave easy access to get an audience with the Director of Civil Supplies Dpt. He was young, an ex-military officer, with a zeal to perform and show results. As Pondy was a small union territory, there was not much pressure of work and the officers appeared to be relaxed, unlike their counterparts in other states.  I started with an explanation of the activities of Central Warehousing Corporation and the need of a storage space in Pondy considering the potentialities in the agrarian front. He was inquisitive about our expansion plan and assured his full support. He was very receptive and considerate and gave a patient hearing. This gave me a sense of hope and encouragement to pursue my mission in Pondy. When I was about to leave I mentioned about my ration card. Without any hesitation he instructed his staff to issue it immediately as a special case and comply the formalities in due course of time which I did without much delay. I left his room ,satisfied and victorious......contd...