2012-12-03 On December 3-4, local population in Tsalka resumed protest rallies, demanding verification of financial documents and personal property of Gamgebeli. They were accusing Gamgebeli of taking illegal ownership of 1500 hectares of land and misspending funds. Tskitishvili rejected the allegations and accused the authorities of exerting a pressure against self-government units. He also said that he would not object to financial verification; however, it was impossible for him to continue serving as Gamgebeli amid permanent protest rallies and pressure.