A delegation led by Mohan Gurnani, Chairman of CAMIT (Chamber of Associations of Maharashtra Industry and Trade) met Nitin Gadkari, Honorable Minister of Transport and Shipping, representing the problems faced by innumerable establishments of steel traders on MBPT (Mumbai Port Trust) leasehold land. These traders face eviction peril under government scheme of development of Eastern Water Front. The meeting was held today at the Minister's office in New Delhi along with BJP MLA Raj Purohit.

Highlighting the importance and necessity of trade for the economic development of Nation and MBPT, the minister assured CAMIT that existing occupants will not be disturbed and evicted but a scheme shall be worked out. He further added that traders will be relocated in MBPT area itself and revised rent at subsidized rates will be applicable to the genuine and original stakeholders / tenants of MBPT. He also assured that utmost care will be taken while executing the new development plan so that no trade or trader will suffer any business loss. The new development plan is yet to be submitted and approved by PMO.

Mohan Gurnani, Chairman of CAMIT said, "The MBPT and GST announcements have left various industries in a highly anxious state. But the meeting went satisfactorily, and the entire delegation is grateful to the Honorable Minister, Nitin Gadkari for addressing the concerns and offering practicable way out.  We are satisfied with the assurances presented."

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