Suratpolice commissioner Ajay Tomarturned down the request for relaxation in the lockdown norms by two textile associations.
As per Times of India, the Federation of Surat Textile Traders Association (FOSTTA) had requested Tomar to allow shops to remain open for few hours so that the businessmen can to complete their banking work.
Another group consisting Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI), The Federation of Gujarat Weavers Association (FOGWA), Surat Mercantile Association (SMA) and South Gujarat Textile Processors’ Association (SGTPA) met the police commissioner separately and demanded that the markets to be allowed to remain open from 10 am to 4 pm.
SGCCI formed a Textile Task Force with representatives of FOGWA, SGTPA, SMA and others. In a meeting of the task force it was planned to make representation to the police and government to allow the markets to remain open for business-to-business transactions. It was also proposed that the markets can be allowed to remain open on odd-even formula.
