Mumbai: Rent controversy leaves Bandra fair stalls empty
Updated On: 09 September, 2024 06:43 AM IST | A Correspondent
Traditional stall owners boycott the fair as soaring rents push small vendors out
An empty stall at the fair on Sunday. The church had introduced a tenfold increase initially
The steep rent for stalls at the Bandra Fair has resulted in 35 to 40 stalls remaining vacant on the first day of the fair that started on Sunday. Traditional stall owners, who had previously protested against the high rental rates, claimed that only those with stalls close to the church could afford the steep prices.
Following the prolonged protest, a notice signed by Fr Vernon Aguiar was posted on September 5, stating that applications for 35 to 40 stalls were available at Rs 550 per square foot, excluding taxes. However, Rupesh Gomes, the leader of the protest, said that even this rate was too high.
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