Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Aug 13: Taking advantage of the withdrawal of its earlier order by Mangaluru City Corporation here for technical reasons, vendors who were earlier conducting business at the dilapidated central market building wanted to resume operations again on Thursday August 13. The city corporation has withdrawn its order citing coronavirus pandemic as a reason for the ban order was creating problems in its legal battle.
The central market main door has not been opened. However, some merchants opened the rear gate on their own. A few shops also began operations.
The city corporation officials have been blocking efforts being made by the retail merchants to resume business at this old, dilapidated and congested building. The vendors were seen demanding the personal presence of the city corporation commissioner. They also have been demanding for the copy of the court order restraining them from conducting business again.