Goa, Dec. 1 -- Vendors and shopkeepers at the Ponda Municipal Market have raised strong concerns following a recent inspection by municipal officials. Their primary demand is that the Ponda Municipality take firm action against vendors who, according to them, continue to violate market rules despite repeated warnings. The inspection was conducted to assess the condition of the refurbished market and address long-standing complaints from traders.

During the visit, several vendors highlighted that fruit and vegetable sellers operating in the evening frequently abandon their designated stalls and instead occupy the entrance area to sell their goods. This practice, they say, not only disrupts the flow of customers but also results in reduced...