Goa, July 4 -- Nearly a month after the Pai Tiatrist Auditorium and the Black Box Theatre at the Margao Ravindra Bhavan were shut due to leaks and collapse of parts of the false ceiling, work on the repairs is yet to start, leaving the tiatr community in a limbo.

With the tendering process for the work still incomplete, artists and tiatr enthusiasts have accused the government of apathy toward Goa's cultural sphere.

The auditorium, considered a cultural hub for tiatr performances, was initially closed for roof repairs. However, subsequent damage to the false ceiling rendered the venue unfit for use, leaving tiatrists without a viable stage in the Margao area. The prolonged shutdown has led to cancellation of shows, financial setbacks, a...