The implementation of the ban on fish auctions in the Goubert Market is still unsatisfactory. | Catch My Job

Although fish auctions are prohibited in and around Coubert Market, wholesalers continue to trade fish in markets on Mahatma Gandhi Road and nearby areas. causing inconvenience to road users tourist and shop owner

According to the order of the High Court who submitted a petition to the Subdistrict Administrative Organization for appropriate action in relation to the request of the University. Narasimhan, fisherman Collector E. Vallavan, on September 27 issued an order under Article 133 of the NACC prohibiting the wholesale and auction of fish in nearby markets and streets. From 1 Oct.

The order, while directing wholesalers to move their business activities to a modern hygienic fish market on the ECR, has allowed the sale of fish in the Coubert Market from 6:00 AM. Puducherry Municipality opens the doors of the market. For retail only at 6 AM, however, the order is not yet in full force. Wholesalers will take a different approach to doing business from the market and surrounding areas, villagers said.

Dealers now park their trucks at various locations. in the city and bring the fish to the market area by tricycle for auction. “The only difference is that trucks carrying fish will never come to market. They put the fish in carts and tricycles for auction,” said Narasimhan, who submitted a request to move the sale of the fish to the ECR.

according to the said order Law enforcement agencies will confiscate any materials and vehicles. related to violating the order In this case, the traffic police and the municipality. “It is a blatant violation of government orders. There is a need to change the market in many cases. First, the government has spent huge sums of money to create a modern fish market with all the amenities. including the auction room Dozens of rupees were used to build the facility and it is still not fully operational. Additionally, the auction was conducted in an unsanitary environment at the Goubert Market. Fish was dumped in the middle of the street for auction,” a department official said. said the Revenue Department Making the most of the new facilities on ECR will also bring revenue to civic entities. Enforcement must be made by the municipality and the traffic police. he added

“Violating government orders has become the norm in Union Territory. whether the market changes Introducing a one-way system or compulsory helmet The order will remain on paper only. A street fish auction has polluted the entire business hub of MG Road and JN Street. The stench lingers in the surrounding area for hours. The breach occurred at a time when the government cited Puducheri as a tourism hub. The government should not issue such an order if they are unable to do so,” said a JN Street businessman.