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150 Vasco Vendors Appear in Fire Claims Hearing
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 04:53 AM
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Around 150 shop owners in Vasco da Gama were summoned to present their fire‑damage claims as the authorities begin processing compensation.
Around 150 vendors operating in Vasco da Gama were called before a claims tribunal to detail the losses they suffered in a recent fire that damaged several market stalls. The hearing, organized by local authorities, marks the first formal step in assessing compensation for the affected traders. Participants were required to submit documentation of their inventory, rental costs and any other expenses incurred due to the blaze.
Officials overseeing the process said the panel will evaluate each claim individually and aim to release payments as soon as verification is complete. The fire, which broke out last month, left many small businesses without stock and disrupted daily commerce in the city’s bustling market area.
The hearing is expected to continue over the coming weeks, with additional vendors slated to appear as their claims are reviewed. Authorities have urged any remaining shop owners to come forward promptly to avoid further delays in the settlement process.
Officials overseeing the process said the panel will evaluate each claim individually and aim to release payments as soon as verification is complete. The fire, which broke out last month, left many small businesses without stock and disrupted daily commerce in the city’s bustling market area.
The hearing is expected to continue over the coming weeks, with additional vendors slated to appear as their claims are reviewed. Authorities have urged any remaining shop owners to come forward promptly to avoid further delays in the settlement process.