<p>Speaking to presspersons, he said the bus stand, sub jail building, department of veterinary, Government Urdu school on the road have been asked to vacate. <br />It has been decided to widen I G Road by 40 feet. All the precautionary measures will be taken to see that no inconvenience is caused to the public during the road widening. <br />After shifting of government offices, we will hold talks with the building owners. The widening process will be carried out as per NH Act, he informed.<br />To a query on Upper Bhadra project, he said “it is our duty to implement government schemes. <br /><br />However, we are not forcibly acquiring land from the farmers. We have already appealed the farmers to join hands in the implementation of the project. <br />Compensation will be paid to those who lose land in the project. Following the sathyagraha in Tarikere, the work has been stalled in the last two days. A meeting will be convened with the farmers on April 8,” he added. <br />To a query on the delay in payment of compensation, the DC said compensation will be paid within three months from the date of final notification. <br /><br />Datta peeta<br />The DC said “the court verdict on the repair works at Datta Peeta has reached my hands. I have already written a letter to Department of Religious Endowment for further action. Measures will be taken based on their recommendations.” <br />The problem of shortage of drinking water has not arose so far in the district. Necessary measures have been taken in those villages where there is a shortage of drinking water. Task Force has been constituted to solve the drinking water woes in the district. <br />On illegal sand mining in Hemavathy river in Mudigere, he said “mining auction will take place in some areas on April 9.” <br />DH News Service</p>
<p>Speaking to presspersons, he said the bus stand, sub jail building, department of veterinary, Government Urdu school on the road have been asked to vacate. <br />It has been decided to widen I G Road by 40 feet. All the precautionary measures will be taken to see that no inconvenience is caused to the public during the road widening. <br />After shifting of government offices, we will hold talks with the building owners. The widening process will be carried out as per NH Act, he informed.<br />To a query on Upper Bhadra project, he said “it is our duty to implement government schemes. <br /><br />However, we are not forcibly acquiring land from the farmers. We have already appealed the farmers to join hands in the implementation of the project. <br />Compensation will be paid to those who lose land in the project. Following the sathyagraha in Tarikere, the work has been stalled in the last two days. A meeting will be convened with the farmers on April 8,” he added. <br />To a query on the delay in payment of compensation, the DC said compensation will be paid within three months from the date of final notification. <br /><br />Datta peeta<br />The DC said “the court verdict on the repair works at Datta Peeta has reached my hands. I have already written a letter to Department of Religious Endowment for further action. Measures will be taken based on their recommendations.” <br />The problem of shortage of drinking water has not arose so far in the district. Necessary measures have been taken in those villages where there is a shortage of drinking water. Task Force has been constituted to solve the drinking water woes in the district. <br />On illegal sand mining in Hemavathy river in Mudigere, he said “mining auction will take place in some areas on April 9.” <br />DH News Service</p>