Demand for resignation of chairperson of Talcher Municipality gained momentum here after irregularities in the distribution of shop rooms at Hatatota market came to the fore.
The BJP councillors alleged that though they had complained before the Collector, Angul and Director of Urban Development bringing the scam to their notice, but no action was taken against the civic body chief thanks to support of local BJD MP and MlA.
At a Press meet, they said that subsequently they moved the Orissa High Court for justice and the court after feeling the merit of the case on October 3 last passed an order to the Commissioner cum Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Department to look into the matter and take proper actions against the culprits.
And, after inquiry, the HUD Secretary said that the civic body authority had violated rules.
According to sources, the construction of the market building was not approved by the Talcher Angul Meramundali Development Authority (TAMDA). Similarly, the project was not accorded financial approval. Besides, there was no lease permission from the local Tehsildar. Moreover, the estimated cost and the detail proposal of the shop building had not been placed properly before the council.