Yes finally achieved it despite previous bitter experiences !

This time I approached the head of the muncipality who is an elected representative . She is quite knowledgable and uses google earth which is quite contrary to expectations people have on a politician .

She also was asking me if the stuff I am doing is GIS !! Wow that was a big surprise altogether , I rarely heard someone mentioning that word even in geeky circles :D

Lucky to have a understanding chairman , I went on to explain the 'openness' and 'freedom' aspect of open street map to which she was very much in agreement .

Now all which remains is to take photos and switch them !!