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Auction for Weekly Market in Kongalnagaram Panchayat Near Udumalpet Postponed Due to Verbal Dispute

SimpliCity News Team · 22 Aug 2024

Tirupur: The auction for a weekly vegetable market in Kongalnagaram Panchayat, near Udumalpet in Tirupur district, was postponed indefinitely following a verbal dispute among bidders. The incident, which occurred on the day of the auction, has created a stir in the local community.

On August 15, during a gram sabha meeting, a resolution was passed to conduct a vegetable market near the Government Higher Secondary School in Kongalnagaram Panchayat from August 22, 2024, to August 21, 2025. In preparation for this, an auto announcement was made yesterday in the panchayat areas, informing interested parties about the auction scheduled for today.

Prospective bidders were instructed to submit a Demand Draft (DD) of Rs. 10,000 in the name of the panchayat at the panchayat office to participate in the auction. Four individuals from Kongalnagaram Panchayat - Ramalingam, Senthil Kumar, Suresh, and Danapal - submitted their DDs to the Panchayat Secretary, Mahalinam.

However, before the auction could begin, supporters of the four bidders engaged in a heated argument, causing a commotion at the Kongalnagaram Panchayat office. The situation quickly escalated, leading to tension in the area.

In response to the disturbance, Panchayat Council President Viswanathan announced that the weekly market auction scheduled for today would be postponed without specifying a new date. The incident of verbal altercation among the auction participants at the Kongalnagaram Panchayat office has created a buzz in the region, leaving locals concerned about the future of the weekly market initiative.

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Auction for Weekly Market in Kongalnagaram Panchayat Near Udumalpet Postponed Due to Verbal Dispute

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