Tapal Ganesh said that the IBM on December 16, 2009 directed MBT and HT Mines to close operations in Bellary reserve forest area. The Bureau had asked the Deputy Director of Mines and Geology and Deputy Conservator of Forests in Bellary to ensure that the two companies did not export ores. He alleged that the officers, ignoring the directions, have allowed mining operations to continue. He urged the Lokayukta recommend government to initiate action against the officers concerned for not complying with the orders.
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