The issue of encroachments in the market passages and footpaths in the commercial capital is back on the centre stage with a new Chief Officer from the IAS cadre taking over the municipal reins. Even as the Margao civic body is bracing up to clear the encroachments, gadda traders displaced by a similar anti-encroachment drive around a decade-and-half ago are still awaiting proper rehabilitation. GUILHERME ALMEIDA takes a look at the issue of encroachments, the rehabilitation scheme for the displaced gadda traders and finds out from leaders of the two municipal markets – New Market and Gandhi Market – their stand on the contentious issue of encroachments.
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