Probe sought into 15-yr residence certificate by non-Goan bidders

The Goan NetworkPublished Nov 1, 2017, 2:05 AM IST

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Claiming that many non-Goans bidders were in the list for the re-auction of 54 municipal shops, North Goa Congress President Vijay Bhike on Tuesday demanded an inquiry into the 15-years residence certificate submitted by the non-Goan bidders.
The Congress party has been opposed the re-auction of 54 shops built by GSUDA in the municipal market.
According to sources, 490 people had applied for 54 shops in the municipal market and only 250 people took part in the auction. The Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) then put out a list of 108 bidders and the North Goa Congress alleged that most of them are non-Goans.
Speaking to reporters, Bhike alleged that re-auction of municipal shops is a huge scam. "We had demanded cancellation of the re-auction of shops, but it was refused," he added.

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As CMC's chair vacates soon, rough road for the next in line Two aspirants reportedly vying for top post reserved for women

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Published Nov 1, 2017, 2:02 AM IST

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the goan I networkCANACONAThe Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) could witness a new chairperson, with CMC Chairperson Prathana Naik Gaunkar likely to step down next week, but her successor may have to compete with other aspirants to the post. Prathana, wife of former CMC Chairperson Ramakant Naik Gaunkar, is due to complete a two-year term period in early November. The chairperson's post at the CMC is reserved for women. Incidentally, the 5-5 tie had also given Poi Khot's…