Tenders floated and works allotted but works are yet to be completed
With only four days left for the inauguration of 20th All India Mango Exhibition, the arrangements for the annual event is on a slow pace.
Agriculture Minister S. Damodaran and Minister for Municipal Administration and Rural Development K.P. Munusamy would be taking part in the inaugural function of the 21-day event.
The district administration had floated tenders for sound and lights, decoration of entrance, issue of entry ticket, construction of temporary toilets, exhibition office and temporary sheds for government stalls and private stalls.
The works were allotted to the successful bidders on June 14. But still the works have not been completed.
Officials, on condition of anonymity, said that the officials of the departments concerned were showing least interest in the arrangements.
Invitations
Meanwhile, all media offices and important personalities have received invitations for the inaugural function from the DIPR on Tuesday evening.
The people living near the Government Higher Secondary School, the exhibition venue, have expressed concern about the noise pollution that might be caused as a result of the event being organised at the location.
An official told The Hindu that District Collector C.N. Maheshwaran has given clear instructions to the officials to close the stalls before 10 p.m. and avoid loud sounds that might disturb those living nearby.
