Upalokayukta seeks detailed report on illegal sand extraction in Dakshina Kannada
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AAA Upalokayukta B.S. Patil on Friday directed officials from the Department of Mines and Geology to submit a detailed report on illegal sand extraction in Dakshina Kannada.
Chairing a review meeting, Justice Patil asked the officials to provide details on the complaints received and the related action taken. Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra said that apart from illegal sand extraction, the district also has cases of illegal transportation of red bauxite.
As part of steps to stop the two illegal activities, the district administration has formed a task force at the gram panchayat level, Dr. Rajendra said.