Mapusa civic body to waive shop rent
MMC chairperson Ryan Braganza said the proposal to waive off the rent from March to August will be forwarded to the directorate of municipal administration for approval.
SALIGAO: The Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) has decided to waive off the rent for six months of the shops owned by the municipality. MMC chairperson Ryan Braganza said the proposal to waive off the rent from March to August will be forwarded to the directorate of municipal administration for approval.
The revision of sopo rates and terms and condition of the sopo contract were also discussed at the council meeting held on Friday. Braganza said that the sopo agreement will have to be signed immediately so that it comes into force from June 1.
At the meeting, it was also agreed to hand over the hydraulic lift vehicle used to impound cattle to the Gomantak Gausevak Sangh, on condition that the body assists the municipality in moving cattle as and when required. The municipality also agreed to provide an alternative location for the immersion of Ganesh idols during the Ganesh festival.
Councillor Sandeep Falari suggested that the market could be reopened by following the social distancing norms, with a reduced number of vendors. Falari also said that pay-parking for two-wheelers can be commenced.