Madurai to Mayiladuthurai Packers and Movers

Mahalaxmi Packers & Movers can quote a move starting at a Madurai address and ending at a specific Mayiladuthurai address, whether the load is a furnished home, a smaller part load, ordinary office equipment or a vehicle movement. For initial planning, think of approximately 230–270 km by road; the final distance depends on your two pins and the route usable by the booked goods vehicle. The journey often points through central Tamil Nadu toward the Kumbakonam/Mayiladuthurai side, but no single map time includes packing, loading and unloading.

Tell the team the actual Mayiladuthurai street and PIN code, not only the district name. Send a room-wise inventory or photos, the date, floors, lifts and the legal truck stopping points at both ends. This lets the company choose a suitable dedicated vehicle or assess a shared option where it can be arranged. Call 9894694320 or use the official contact page for a written quotation. Any figure below is a planning guide, not a confirmed booking price.

Route question	Direct planning answer
How far is the move?	A representative road planner shows about 237 km; allow roughly 230–270 km door to door until both addresses and truck route are known.
Which destination is covered?	Mayiladuthurai city/address, not an unspecified delivery elsewhere in the new district. Kuthalam, Sirkali or coastal taluks need their own pin and quote.
Is a one-day move possible?	A dedicated move may arrive on the collection day after early packing and dispatch, but finishing unloading depends on crew, inventory, traffic and receiving access. Discuss a next-day option if timing is tight.
Is shared capacity suitable?	It can be considered for fewer goods and a flexible window if available. Ask how consolidation, package counting and final delivery work.
What determines the quote?	Volume, packing, vehicle, access, labour at both ends, transfer points, optional insurance, bike/car work and date.

Keep Mayiladuthurai separate from neighbouring route pages

Mayiladuthurai became a separate district from Nagapattinam in 2020. An older directory or address may still use an old district label. For moving purposes, the present delivery pin matters more than the legacy label. Mayiladuthurai town is its own destination. A house in Nagapattinam town is a different route, and a property in Tiruvarur or Thanjavur is different again. If a customer says “near Mayiladuthurai,” ask for the exact property before quoting. The wider Mahalaxmi service-area page describes coverage, while this page owns only Madurai → Mayiladuthurai intent.

The government’s district information distinguishes Mayiladuthurai, Kuthalam, Sirkali and Tharangambadi taluks. They should not be treated as one unloading point. A job finishing in Sirkali or a village beyond town can add road and last-mile handling that a city-centre rate would miss. The same is true when the family’s new workplace is in Mayiladuthurai but the home is across the district. Put the residential delivery address on the quote, then add a separate office drop if needed.

This is not a general local movers page for Mayiladuthurai, and it does not claim a branch there. It is a Madurai-origin intercity move. If you are comparing a Cuddalore route or the Ariyalur route because your work transfer is still undecided, give each possible destination its own written scope. A road corridor shared for part of the way does not make the final delivery price interchangeable.

Choose the road plan from the destination pin

The district’s official travel information places Mayiladuthurai about 30 km from Kumbakonam and about 90 km from Thanjavur. From Madurai, the planning conversation usually follows the central Tamil Nadu road network via the Tiruchirappalli/Thanjavur or Kumbakonam side before the final approach. The particular roads, bypasses and turns can differ by truck size and live conditions. Do not force a vehicle through a route selected from a passenger-car itinerary if it is unsuitable for a larger body or the final destination lane.

Published route planners put representative Madurai–Mayiladuthurai driving distance near 237 km. A household pickup in outer Madurai and delivery beyond Mayiladuthurai town may be longer; another pair of pins can be shorter. The 230–270 km band is intended to start planning, not to price every delivery in the district. Ask for the exact pickup and delivery pins on the quote, and confirm if tolls or road diversions are included in the transport price.

Separate four clocks: the time to pack and label goods in Madurai; the time to carry and load them; the loaded truck’s journey; and the time to unload, count and place them at destination. A car’s map estimate speaks mainly to the third clock and often understates a goods vehicle’s operating time. A late start or a building that accepts goods only during daylight can move unloading to the following day without any extraordinary traffic problem.

Direct arrival versus complete delivery

A dedicated truck may be able to depart when the customer’s load is ready. Its arrival in Mayiladuthurai does not prove that all cartons are inside the new flat. Ask whether the company has planned the destination crew and whether the receiving building is ready to permit unloading. If the receiver has not collected keys or must book a lift, the truck can arrive on time and still wait. A written delivery range and contingency are more useful than a single exact hour.

For a shared load, collection in Madurai may be followed by sorting or consolidation and a scheduled release. The goods should be identified by inventory and package number at every handover. The highway distance stays the same, while the delivery window gets wider. If you need a bed, medicine, work clothes or children’s supplies immediately, carry essentials personally and do not schedule a flexible part load as though it were a guaranteed direct truck.

Survey the Madurai address and the receiving building together

At the Madurai origin, the quotation should record not just the locality but the floor, lift, parking position and carry distance. A centrally located house with a short lane can take more loading labour than a home farther out with truck access at the door. An apartment may require a service-lift booking. A mini truck may fit in a tight lane but not in a full family home’s inventory. Resolve both the loading access and goods volume before choosing the vehicle. The house-shifting service page explains general origin work; this route adds the receiving and transport planning.

At the Mayiladuthurai end, ask the receiver for a photo of the final road approach, gate, doorway and stairs. The market or older town setting can differ from a more open residential plot, but conditions must be verified street by street; a locality name alone cannot establish a truck restriction. If a household truck cannot stop at the door, a lawful nearby loading point, measured hand carry or prearranged smaller transfer vehicle may be needed. Ask how many times goods will be handled, who counts the pieces and whether the extra labour is included. A cheap line-haul price may not be the best total when the final 100 metres are omitted.

Do not claim a universal bridge restriction or monsoon closure for Mayiladuthurai. The region has river and delta geography, but actual road access and weather are live conditions. If a move is scheduled during heavy rain, ask the dispatcher to check the specific route and building entrance closer to the date; keep cartons protected and allow a sensible timing margin. Planning for uncertainty is more honest than claiming a fixed seasonal delay.

Information to send from the destination before the survey closes

Provide the street-level pin, PIN code, house or apartment type, floor, lift size and reservation process, permitted truck hours, nearest legal stopping place, narrow-turn photos and the receiver’s number. Say whether a gated campus or workplace has a vehicle-entry procedure. If an independent house has a small staircase or entrance, measure the largest sofa, cupboard and bed components. Include any second drop, such as an office or storage address, rather than asking the driver to add it after leaving Madurai.

Shared capacity and a dedicated vehicle solve different needs

A dedicated vehicle is normally the clearer choice for a whole household, a large volume, delicate furniture or a receiver with a fixed delivery slot. It allows the truck and loading plan to be designed around one inventory. Confirm whether the quoted vehicle remains dedicated for the complete journey, how goods are protected and when the destination crew is scheduled. A direct journey does not eliminate parking, lift or unforeseen road delays.

A shared/part-load vehicle can be considered for a modest load and a customer who can accept a wider window. Ask where goods will be consolidated, whether any transfer is planned, how packages are labelled, and who is responsible for the final room delivery. Do not assume a daily departure on this particular route. Compare quotes with identical packing, labour and GST scope; a “transport only” shared quote is not equivalent to a dedicated full-service move. See the shared versus dedicated moving guide for the service concepts, then use your actual Mayiladuthurai address to compare offers.

Size the truck against actual goods and the last street

A few cartons and one study table may fit a shared consignment or small dedicated vehicle. A compact 1 BHK could fit a Tata Ace/Dost-type vehicle only if the actual inventory, dimensions, weight and weather protection make it suitable. Furnished 1–2 BHK moves often need a larger closed body, sometimes described as 14-foot or 17-foot in quotations. A 3 BHK, villa or equipment-heavy office may require a 17-foot, 19-foot or larger plan, or more than one vehicle. These examples explain capacity thinking; no bedroom label guarantees a particular vehicle.

Ask how a tall cupboard, bed headboard, fridge and sofa will be loaded. A vehicle that barely takes all pieces can force unsafe stacking; a vehicle that is much too large may have trouble at a Mayiladuthurai street or gate. If the dispatcher proposes a large line-haul truck plus a smaller final transfer, ask for the number of additional handovers, package reconciliation method and total cost. Sometimes a moderate-size truck that reaches the door is the better whole-job choice, even if its quoted per-kilometre rate is higher.

For an office, distinguish cubicle furniture and ordinary electronics from heavy machinery. A workstation move needs labelled cables, asset numbers and an approved shutdown plan. A bulky industrial machine needs a separate weight, handling and safety assessment; it should not be silently added to a home-shifting quote. The same principle applies to a second delivery in Sirkali or a nearby village: it is a separate point with additional road and labour, not automatically part of “Mayiladuthurai.”

Madurai to Mayiladuthurai moving costs: useful bands, not a fixed tariff

These are editorial planning estimates, informed by the current site’s comparable central/eastern Tamil Nadu route bands, not confirmed Mahalaxmi prices for this unlaunched URL. A move can cost less or more depending on its survey, date and access. Get a written quote for the exact goods and addresses. The table assumes a single Madurai collection and one Mayiladuthurai delivery, ordinary household items and workable access; bike and car figures refer to separately quoted movements.

Consignment	Approximate planning band	Verify in the written quote
Few items / part load where available	₹6,000–₹12,000	Minimum charge, packing, consolidation and final unloading.
Compact 1 BHK	₹10,000–₹18,000	Inventory, truck class, floors and exact delivery point.
Furnished 2 BHK	₹16,000–₹28,000	Furniture count, appliances, cartons and crew hours.
Furnished 3 BHK	₹24,000–₹40,000	Vehicle or vehicles, special items, protection and access.
Villa or unusually full house	Survey-based	Multiple floors, store rooms, large pieces and scope of setup.
Small office / commercial move	Survey-based	Asset list, timing, loading, IT handling and receiving permissions.
Bike only	₹4,500–₹8,500	Make/model, packing, carrier arrangement and handover.
Car only	₹10,000–₹18,000	Carrier or other agreed method, vehicle size and cover.

Why are the ranges wide? A two-bedroom flat with lift access, a short carry and lightly furnished rooms is not the same job as a fully packed two-bedroom independent house with a long walk from the truck, a bike and an additional rural drop. The cost can include packing sheets, cartons, corner protection, labour at each end, driver and vehicle, tolls, waiting, smaller last-mile transfer, insurance, optional storage and taxes. These components should be described individually. The site’s general charges explanation gives context, while a route-specific quote must account for the real addresses.

Ask whether GST is included in the total shown, what insurance costs if selected, and whether dismantling and reassembly are included. A verbal ₹15,000 figure with uncertain unloading, tax or access scope cannot be compared with a complete ₹18,000 quotation. Give each mover the same information and use the site’s hidden-charge comparison guide to check exclusions. A lower part-load rate can be sensible for a small flexible shipment; it should not conceal an extra handover or a final delivery charge.

An example of how the delivery pin changes the estimate

Imagine two similarly furnished flats leaving the same Madurai building. One receives goods at a Mayiladuthurai town apartment with an agreed service lift and nearby truck parking. The other receives goods at a more distant district address where the driver must take another road, park away from the house and move furniture through a narrow gate. Even if both customers say “Mayiladuthurai,” the job scope differs. These are hypothetical planning examples, not real moves or evidence of a fixed surcharge. The survey is where such differences should become clear.

Packing for an intercity handling chain

Pack for carrying at two buildings and for road movement, not simply for the advertised kilometres. Keep books in small strong cartons; number and label all boxes by receiving room. Wrap dishes and glass separately with cushioning so pieces cannot hit one another. Protect a television’s screen and corners, preferably with original packaging or a suitable rigid substitute. Cover polished furniture edges and mattresses. Secure loose appliance parts according to manufacturer guidance; empty and dry a refrigerator or washing machine before packing. If glass, stone or an unusually valuable piece needs a crate, discuss the material and price expressly.

The amount of protection depends on the item and whether the vehicle is dedicated or shared. A shared load may involve another handling point, so packaging and package identification deserve extra care. A dedicated vehicle still needs proper loading restraint; “no consolidation” is not a substitute for corner protection and securing furniture. Ask the crew which items it packs, which boxes are owner-packed, and whether owner-packed goods are treated differently under the agreement. The Madurai packing service explains the general offering, but the written route inventory should mark special pieces.

Keep cash, jewellery, original documents, medicines, identity cards, keys and urgent clothing in your own luggage. Ask about open liquids, perishable food, plants, gas cylinders, fuel, paints or other problematic items before booking. Do not hide them in generic household boxes. Make a photograph record of major items and the carton numbers before loading. At destination, check each package against the list before signing and note visible issues in the acknowledgement while the crew is present.

Services to specify instead of assuming a generic package

For a household move, identify exactly what happens at each end: packing, dismantling, carrying, securing, transport, unloading, room placement and reassembly. If you want help unpacking, define whether it means opening essential cartons or setting up every room. For a villa, include outbuildings, balcony goods and upstairs furniture in the survey. For a small student move, ask whether a light-load service is available and how many cartons are included in its price.

For an office move, decide who controls files and passwords, which equipment moves with staff and which travels in the truck. Back up data, photograph cables, number workstations, and have a receiving layout ready. If the Mayiladuthurai site needs gate permission or a delivery slot, secure it ahead of dispatch. The office relocation service page covers the broader offering; the route quotation must name the two actual premises and the accepted asset list.

For a government, bank or PSU employee transfer, start by asking the employer what documentation and timing it needs. A written quotation, invoice with the applicable tax details, payment receipt, inventory, consignment or transport record where provided, and delivery acknowledgement may help form a complete move file. The employer’s scheme decides reimbursement and eligibility; this page cannot promise either. The government employee shifting service and TA/DA documents checklist help prepare questions, but the department’s current instructions control the claim.

Bike and car transport

A bike may be coordinated with household goods when the vehicle and securing method permit it. Ask for protective packing, condition photographs, fuel and key instructions, necessary documents and the receiver’s handover signature. If it travels separately, its delivery window may differ from the furniture. The bike transport page explains the general service. Never assume that a bike is simply ridden from Madurai to Mayiladuthurai or that an ordinary household quote automatically covers it.

A car needs its own written arrangement. Confirm the agreed carrier or other transport method, collection and delivery locations, inspection record, odometer, keys, fuel and cover. The family’s own travel plans should account for whether the car arrives with them, later, or is driven personally. Read the car transport page for wider details, then request a vehicle-specific estimate rather than adding an unpriced car to a house-move request.

Insurance and documentation without guesswork

Optional transit insurance, when arranged, is governed by the specific policy, insured value, exclusions and claim process. Ask who issues it, whether loading/unloading events are covered, whether owner-packed cartons qualify, and how photographs, invoices or inventory support a claim. Do not assume “fully insured” means automatic full replacement of any damaged item. The transit-insurance guide lists questions for the policy conversation.

Keep a digital folder with the quote, item list, both location pins, payment proof, vehicle details, applicable GST invoice, any insurance certificate and signed delivery record. Mahalaxmi’s live contact page lists GSTIN 33BEOPR7075B1ZB, but the rate, invoice treatment and billing scope of an individual job must be set out correctly. If you need a government or employer claim, check the required particulars before booking. The site’s moving-bill and GST-invoice guide is a supporting resource, not a substitute for employer instructions.

A move process that keeps both ends ready

Begin with a complete inventory and the receiving pin. A video or physical survey can then verify goods volume, floors, lift, truck access and fragile pieces. The written quote should identify the chosen transport model, packing level, crew at each end, any last-mile transfer, approximate schedule, optional cover and total payable. Confirm the date and name of the person authorised to change the scope.

On collection day, the crew and customer should compare the list against the goods before sealing boxes. Label room, number and fragile status clearly. Record any dismantled furniture parts and important existing marks on appliances. Count cartons and major pieces as they go into the vehicle; obtain an inventory or dispatch record. If the truck is a shared load, ask how the sealed or labelled consignment will be distinguished at a consolidation point.

The Mayiladuthurai receiver needs a delivery window, gate instructions and a plan for any service lift. As goods arrive, reconcile package numbers before distributing them to rooms. Inspect high-risk items in the crew’s presence, note any apparent damage or shortage, and keep a copy of the acknowledgement. If unloading must wait because the building is closed or the destination street is inaccessible, agree how the delay is documented and charged under the booking terms.

Two weeks to three days before

Verify the actual Mayiladuthurai address, not merely the district. If a colleague says the office is in town but the new home is outside, quote the home pin separately.
Send photos of entrances, truck stopping positions, lifts and oversized furniture. Measure a narrow doorway or staircase turn; doing so before packing is easier than reversing a truck at the gate.
Decide whether a direct dedicated dispatch matters more than the possible saving of a flexible part load. Ask for written windows for both options if offered.
Arrange personal travel, keys and first-night supplies. If the household will arrive after the goods, nominate a receiver authorised to inspect and sign.

The day before and during loading

Reconfirm crew time, proposed vehicle, both contacts and any society permission. Tell the mover about new road or weather conditions rather than assuming a plan made weeks earlier is still exact.
Empty and dry appliances; retain medicines, identity documents, jewellery and valuables. Label owner-packed boxes and list anything that has changed since the survey.
Supervise numbering, hardware bags and major-item photographs. Compare the final loaded count with the inventory and keep the vehicle/dispatch details accessible.

Delivery and the next morning

Clear a legal stopping position and the path to rooms. Book the lift if required, and ask where the crew may place packaging material without blocking other residents.
Check package count and inspect furniture corners, TV, glass and appliance exteriors before signing. Photograph any concern and notify the company promptly under the agreed terms.
Unpack essentials first; retain cartons and documents while resolving a missing-item question. Follow manufacturer guidance before reconnecting appliances after transport.

The site’s moving-day checklist supplies broader household preparation. This route list emphasises district-versus-town address verification and a handover that survives a possible shared-load transfer.

Three Mayiladuthurai receiving situations that change the plan

A town residence with a firm key handover. A family may collect the new keys only late in the afternoon. Sending a dedicated truck as early as possible can still leave it waiting outside the property. The better plan is to coordinate the Madurai packing start and the receiver’s key time, then give the crew an allowed standing point. If the truck cannot stop safely until the residence opens, discuss a different delivery slot in advance. The planning issue is receiving readiness, not simply 237 km of highway.

A district address described as “Mayiladuthurai.” A staff transfer may be recorded under Mayiladuthurai district, while the actual rented house is near Sirkali or Kuthalam. That extra leg can change driving, labour and vehicle access. Ask the customer to send the lease or map pin, not a departmental posting letter alone. If the worker’s office and home are in different places, identify whether goods go to one or both. A second delivery needs separate package labels and an authorised receiver.

A compact shared consignment with an urgent first night. A person with a chair, mattress and ten cartons may choose a shared vehicle to lower transport cost. But if they arrive before the consignment, they need a first-night bag and a clear receiver. The quote should explain collection, consolidation, expected release and unloading. If the mattress must arrive before a fixed appointment, price a dedicated small vehicle as an alternative. The cheaper line on a quote is not necessarily cheaper when temporary accommodation or a missed workday is considered.

These are hypothetical decision cases. They make no assertion that Mahalaxmi has completed those exact moves, has a permanent team at the destination, or can guarantee any delivery time.

A five-minute review of the written quote

Check the origin and final destination line first. Next check the counted goods, number of large pieces and whether the bike or car is shown separately. Compare packing materials and full labour at both addresses. Confirm the vehicle or shared model, likely handover points and a reasonable delivery range. Read the optional and excluded charges for insurance, GST, long carry, extra floors, storage and second stops. Finally confirm payment stages, the receiver’s name and the documents that will be issued. If the paper only says “Madurai to Mayiladuthurai shifting” with a total amount, it has not resolved the route-specific risks discussed on this page.

The quote need not promise a particular highway or exact minute of arrival. It should provide enough detail for the customer and driver to make the same plan. Photograph the final signed version and send it to the receiver before the goods leave Madurai; that small step prevents a dispute over the agreed delivery point when the truck reaches the district.

The neighbouring Madurai-to-Cuddalore page can be useful if your transfer destination is still under discussion, but it has a different endpoint. A future Madurai-to-Nagapattinam quote will similarly need its own final pin and road plan. Do not add a new destination by handwriting it onto a signed estimate; ask for an amended quote with any second stop and additional labour shown. When the destination changes after packing, the receiver, possible unloading time and route can change together.

If an older bill names Nagapattinam district for a present-day Mayiladuthurai address, show the company the current PIN code and street pin so the new invoice and consignment record describe the actual movement consistently. For a government transfer, check with the department how it expects the address to appear on documents. The mover should not invent a district label to make a claim look eligible; accuracy in the moving record protects both the sender and recipient.

At the receiving door, keep the vehicle unloading list beside the room plan. Count the cartons before unpacking, then check the furniture as pieces come off the truck. If the home is not yet ready, tell the crew where goods may safely wait and who can authorise a changed delivery plan. These details turn a district-level enquiry into a workable move between two real doors.

Questions about moving from Madurai to Mayiladuthurai

Is Mayiladuthurai still part of Nagapattinam district?

No. Mayiladuthurai became a separate district in 2020. Older address descriptions may still mention Nagapattinam; use the current street address and PIN code to decide the actual delivery, then choose the corresponding route quotation.

How far is the road journey?

A representative route planner lists around 237 km between the cities. Allow about 230–270 km in general planning because origin and destination streets, truck route and any extra stop change the figure. Get a door-to-door itinerary for the actual booked vehicle.

Can the entire household move be completed in one day?

Possibly, but it depends on packing hours, crew start, volume, loaded travel and destination access. A dedicated early dispatch may reach town on the collection day, while full unloading could occur later. Request a realistic completion window and a contingency for a late arrival.

What is an indicative 2 BHK cost?

The editorial planning range on this page is ₹16,000–₹28,000 for a furnished 2 BHK. It is not a live fixed tariff. The inventory, packing, both floors, vehicle and receiving address determine the written quotation.

Does a Kumbakonam-side corridor make this a Kumbakonam move?

No. A highway approach may pass near or through an intermediate area, but the delivery and service intent remain the specified Mayiladuthurai address. An additional Kumbakonam drop is a second stop that needs its own scope and price.

Can I choose a small vehicle for a one-bedroom home?

The correct answer comes from dimensions and volume. A compact 1 BHK may suit a small vehicle, while large beds, cupboards or many cartons may not. The vehicle also needs suitable protection and access at both buildings.

Is shared transport available every day?

Do not assume that. Ask whether the company offers capacity on your date, where consolidation happens, how goods are counted and what delivery range applies. A shared load can take longer to release than a direct truck even on a moderate road distance.

What if the delivery is in Sirkali or Kuthalam?

Give that exact address and ask for a quote to that destination. These are distinct places within Mayiladuthurai district; a town-centre planning range and truck access assumption may not fit them. Do not put a Mayiladuthurai city label over a different final pin.

Can a bike move with my household cartons?

Possibly, if the vehicle, securing method and capacity support it. Ask whether the bike shares the truck or moves separately, what protective work is included, and whether its handover will occur at the same time as the furniture.

What happens when a large truck cannot reach the house?

Plan it before pickup. Options may include a smaller direct truck, legal parking with measured carry or a documented last-mile transfer. The quote should say who provides labour, who counts packages at the transfer and what extra amount is payable.

Do you provide documents for an employee transfer?

Mahalaxmi lists government employee shifting and GST billing on its site. Specify the paperwork required by your employer before the move. The company can describe what it will issue; your department decides what supports reimbursement.

Is transit insurance compulsory or automatically included?

Do not assume either. Ask for the exact offered policy, declared value, exclusions, premium and claim procedure. Regardless of cover, keep an accurate inventory and photos of valuable or fragile goods.

Should I pack everything myself to save money?

You can discuss owner-packed cartons, but clarify whether the mover will repack fragile goods and how responsibility differs. Strong cartons, sensible weight, numbering and room labels matter especially if the shipment will be handled at a shared-load point.

What should I carry personally?

Take valuables, original certificates, medicines, IDs, keys and a first-night bag. If shared delivery is flexible, include work clothes, children’s needs and chargers for more than one day; do not depend on opening a sealed box immediately after arrival.

How do I avoid a surprise last-mile charge?

Send a destination street video and legal parking position with the quotation request. Ask the written scope to include or exclude long carry, smaller transfer, floor labour, lift delay and waiting. Confirm those terms before the vehicle is dispatched.

Request a Mayiladuthurai-specific quotation

Share the Madurai pickup pin, exact Mayiladuthurai delivery pin and PIN code, moving date, photos or item list, floors, lift/parking details and bike/car requirements. If the final address is elsewhere in the district, state the actual town. Request a written choice of vehicle and delivery window. Contact Mahalaxmi’s Madurai office or call 9894694320. The current site lists 1st Floor, Devi Complex, Thirumalai Nagar, Rajakambeeram Y, Othakadai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625107, with 9003508417 as an alternate office phone. This is the Madurai business address, not a claim of a Mayiladuthurai branch.