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"A disagreement has emerged between the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) and local traders over the management of the Urban Haat in Chhatra Bazaar. While the CMC has invited tenders for the operation and maintenance of the market, the Chhatra Bazaar Traders" Association has opposed the move, citing concerns over increased stall fees and potential losses for both traders and consumers.Advertisment According to the association, the tender process will result in a hike in stall charges (pindi), which were previously collected at Rs 20 per stall through the Self-Help Group (SHG) system. The traders argue that the new rates will impose a financial burden on them, and they have demanded that the management of the Urban Haat be handed over to the Traders" Association itself. Also Read: Cuttack Urban Haat scam! "Pindi fees embezzled" The association has proposed that if the CMC allows them to manage the Urban Haat, the fees collected from the stalls will be duly remitted to the CMC. Traders have further warned that failing to address their demands could lead to a temporary closure of the Urban Haat on 27 and 28 October.Advertisment As of now, no official response has been received from the CMC regarding the traders" demands, leaving the future of the market uncertain. Local residents and consumers are closely monitoring the situation, as the potential shutdown could disrupt shopping and business activities in Chhatra Bazaar. The dispute highlights the growing tension between municipal authorities and traders over market management and pricing policies in urban areas."
