Beggars turn bidders at property auction
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Three beggars took officials and influential local bidders by surprise when they walked into the commune panchayat office at Thirunallar in Puducherry last week to take part in the auction of commercial complexes near the famous Thirunallar Saneeswara Bhagwan temple.The commercial complexes and night shelters in the temple complex have been their home for decades as they wander around begging for food and money from devotees, Times of India reported. The complexes could have helped the beggars make a fortune, the report said. The three beggars entered the office carrying their begging bowls and bags stuffed with cash, taking everyone by surprise. When the other bidders objected to their presence, they argued that they, as Indian citizens, had every right to participate in the bidding.The officials directed them to pay INR10,000 each as earnest money to participate. The beggars pulled out currency notes with a flourish and even insisted on receipts. However, commissioner Subash insisted they produce valid documents to prove their identity which they could not. They stayed on till the end to take back their deposit.
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