The Vellore Corporation disposed the tender for the construction of ‘Namma Toilet,’ an advanced model of toilet in the city in 14 places, during the council meeting held at the Corporation main office on Thursday.

The tenders were disposed for a total cost of Rs 2.42 crore. Of the planned 14 locations in the city, 13 locations come under zone 1- Tharapadavedu area, as it was newly added and has to be developed. The remaining one toilet would come up at the Vellore Old Bus Stand. The project would be carried out under the Open Defecation Eradication Programme of the Vellore Corporation for 2013-14.

As many as 117 resolutions were passed at the council meeting. Mayor P Karthiyayini chaired the meeting.

The meeting witnessed an argument when the councillor of ward 31, R K Ayuf Khan demanded the traders be given shops at the new fish market at Makhan Junction, when it becomes functional.However, Commissioner Janaki ruled out the possibility of privileges andsked them to participate in the public auction.