Locals direct owners to close shops
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, January 19 2023:
Terming as unfortunate the act of filing court case by shop owners against New Ideal Club, Thoubal after the shops were asked to close down by the club following an understanding, the locals of Thoubal Athokpam Khunnou have instructed the owners to close their shops until a judgment is passed by the court.
During an interaction with media persons at Athokpam Khunou community hall on Thursday, the locals informed that the 8 shops located opposite Thoubal district hospital are in the names of the villagers and New Ideal Club.
According to an understanding, it was agreed to allocate the shops to individual for a term of 5 years after draw of lots.
At the end of the contract period, another draw of lots will be conducted and winners allotted the shop for 5 years.
However, when the club served a notice for conduct of the draw of lots after the lapse of 10 years for re-allocation of the shops, the shop owners filed a case in the court, the locals said and stated that the shops should remain closed until a judgment is passed by the court.
In case anyone goes against the decision, all untoward incidents arising out of it shall be their sole responsibility.