KOLKATA: After the state government and Metro authorities’ one-month ultimatum to vacate Maidan premises to facilitate Metro construction, some clubs have decided to shift their tents and equipment inside shipping containers. Others are looking for rented accommodations.
Some are still continuing a dialogue with the state government and Army authorities, seeking an alternative plot of land at the Maidan greens to function.
TOI had reported on Saturday that following a meeting between officials of state transport department, RVNL, Ministry of defence, KMC and Kolkata Police at West Bengal State Transport Corporation’s Maidan tent on Monday, the state government has told the management of five Maidan tent clubs – Calcutta Police Club, Calcutta Kennel Club, Rajasthan Club,