கோயம்பேடு மொத்த விற்பனை அங்காடி பொங்கல் சிறப்பு சந்தை பார்வை, 14.1.2024
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this public statement dated 14 January 2024 about an inspection of the Pongal special market at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market by P. K. Sekarbabu, Minister and Chair of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and Minister for the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department. It explains the market’s location, operating period, vehicle charges and public facilities, but does not change land ownership, development rights or land use.
What the statement covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority statement records the Minister’s inspection of the Pongal special market at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market on 14 January 2024. The market was created for the sale of sugarcane, turmeric bunches, ginger bunches and other worship materials associated with Pongal.
The statement is an operational update about a temporary festival market. It does not announce any acquisition, transfer, reclassification or development approval affecting private property.
Market location and operating period
The Pongal special market was moved from its earlier location behind the flower market after fruit and flower traders reported that the arrangement affected them. The temporary market was instead established in a vehicle parking area of about 7.5 acres on A Road.
Key details include:
- The market began on 11 January 2024 and was scheduled to continue until 17 January 2024.
- Signs and loudspeaker announcements were used to help visitors identify the market.
- Sugarcane came from areas including Madurai, Theni, Panruti and Cuddalore.
- Turmeric bunches came from areas including Gummidipoondi and Erode.
- Ginger bunches came from areas including Kumbakonam and Nellore.
Charges and facilities
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority reported the following market charges and arrangements:
- Vehicles carrying sugarcane were charged Rs.1,500 each.
- Vehicles carrying turmeric or ginger bunches were charged Rs.1,000 each.
- Additional drinking water and toilet facilities were provided in the parking area.
- Twenty-five sanitation workers were assigned to remove market waste.
- Chennai Metropolitan Police personnel supported traffic control, public order and congestion management.
- Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority personnel were also assigned to regulate traffic.
The statement reported that 350 sugarcane lorries and 100 turmeric lorries had arrived by the inspection date. About 1,000 vehicles were expected by 17 January 2024.
Administration and medical arrangements
The Housing and Urban Development Department Secretary, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Member Secretary and the Koyambedu Market Chief Administrative Officer were identified as monitoring market procedures.
The Minister also said that a proposal for a hospital in the area had been prepared and that further action would require the Chief Minister’s approval. A medical camp was planned for 15, 16 and 17 January 2024 at the special market.
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Common questions
Does this statement change the land use or ownership of property near Koyambedu Market?
No land use or ownership change is announced. The statement describes the temporary use of an existing vehicle parking area for the Pongal special market.
Where was the Pongal special market located?
It was established in a vehicle parking area of about 7.5 acres on A Road at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market.
What charges applied to vehicles bringing goods to the market?
Sugarcane vehicles were charged Rs.1,500 each. Vehicles carrying turmeric or ginger bunches were charged Rs.1,000 each.
Was a permanent hospital approved for the area?
No approval is recorded. The Minister said a proposal had been prepared and that action would be taken after obtaining the Chief Minister’s approval.
