Balasore: The Balasore Textiles & Readymade Garments Merchant Association protested the decision of the Balasore Chamber of Industries and Commerce (BCIC) to clamp shutdown in the region amid the rising cases of Covid-19.
BCIC along with 15 traders’ associations in the district had earlier in a meeting decided to close down shops after 7 PM between October 1 and 15.
It may be noted that the Collector is the supreme authority to enforce shutdown and lockdown restrictions at the district level as per the regulations imposed by the Centre and Odisha government in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
In this case, even though the decision to observe shutdown was apprised by the BCIC to the Balasore district administration, the authorities concerned remained mute into the matter.
On the other hand, the Balasore Textiles & Readymade Garments Merchant Association opposed the BCIC’s decision. They…