Expedite action against illegal mining, says Haryana Chief Secretary

Chandigarh, July 1

Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal has directed all deputy commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to take immediate action against the illegal miners.

He also directed the officials of the Mining Department to personally visit the sites where illegal mining was being done and immediately send a report regarding the same. Kaushal said this while presiding over the review meeting regarding illegal mining held here today through video conferencing.

He said the implementation of directions related to illegal mining and the environment should be ensured. To prevent illegal mining, officials should prepare an action plan and also ensure its strict compliance, said the Chief Secretary.

Also, they should personally visit the site to review illegal mining areas and ensure that action is taken against those involved in illegal mining. Besides, police patrolling should be increased, directed Kaushal. He said the incidents of illegal mining should be completely curbed and as per the prescribed norms, strict action should be taken against those found guilty. The officials should conduct regular meetings of the District Task Force and inspect the mining areas, said the Chief Secretary. He directed the SPs to expedite the proceedings in the cases that were already registered. — TNS

Officials to visit sites

Mining Department officials to visit the sites where illegal mining was being done and immediately send a report regarding the same.

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