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Tender for cracker shops at Chennai Island Grounds to be issued soon by TN Govt
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News18•08-10-2026, 15:59
Tender for cracker shops at Chennai Island Grounds to be issued soon by TN Govt
- •The Chennai Firecracker Agents Welfare Association has filed a petition in the Madras High Court seeking space for Diwali firecracker sales at the Chennai Island Grounds.
- •The petition stated that space was allocated to them at the Island Grounds last year based on a court order, but the number of shops had to be reduced as the area is currently used as a bus terminus.
- •During the hearing before Justice P.T. Asha, the government pleader informed the court that a tender will soon be issued regarding the allocation of shops for firecracker sales this year.
- •The judge has directed the Tourism Department officials to respond to the petition and adjourned the case to October 13.
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The association filed a petition seeking an order for the allocation of space at the Chennai Island Grounds for Diwali firecracker sales, as no action had been taken on their representation sent last July to the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC).
The government pleader informed the Madras High Court that a tender will soon be issued regarding the allocation of shops for firecracker sales this year.
Justice P.T. Asha directed the Tourism Department Secretary, the Managing Director, and the General Manager of the TTDC to respond to the petition and adjourned the case to October 13.
