The Times of India            01.10.2013 

Margao Municipal Council decides to hold e-tenders in abeyance

MARGAO: At a special meeting of the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) held on Monday, the council adopted a resolution that the tenders of development works in the city floated by the MMC, which were recently opened, be kept in abeyance until the entire process is verified.

The meeting was chaired by officiating chairperson Bertha Cardozo. Chief officer Deepali Naik is on leave and the meeting was conducted in her absence.

The 12-member group of councillors, which had recently ousted Arthur D'Silva from the post of chairperson, had alleged irregularities in the e-tendering process and demanded that it be scrapped. However, the tenders were opened despite their opposition, leading to disenchantment among this group.

The council also adopted a resolution demanding that special status be granted to Goa, given its limited land resources. The motion moved by councillor Pratima Coutinho was supported by all.