<p>Tahsildar D Hanumantharayappa on Tuesday, issued ban orders on stone quarrying at Bebi Betta, Pandavapura taluk, Mandya district, for a period of one month from October 10.<br /><br />According to the order, the District Task Force Committee, which convened a meeting on October 3, following several complaints about illegal mining activities in Bebi Betta Kaval area in Chinakurali village, Honaganahalli, and Bannangadi, has banned mining activities from October 10 to 6 am on November 10. Accordingly, no stone crushing units will function for a month.<br /><br />Transportation of gravel, gravel dust, building stone and others are also not allowed in the taluk limits.<br /><br />Speaking to DH, Deputy Commissioner N Manjushree said, a few mining companies in Pandavapura and Srirangapatna taluks have been doing business without necessary license from the Environment department.<br /><br />“Though oral orders were issued to stop mining, the owners have not complied. Hence, mining activities have been banned for a month. Further decision will be taken later. The Police department will take necessary measures to implement the ban orders,” she added.<br /><br />It may be mentioned that illegal mining activities at Bebi Betta had raised several questions after a few labourers died in mishaps, while blasting explosives.<br /><br />The residents of the surrounding villages have been protesting against mining, which is posing a threat to their lives. Members of Raitha Sangha, led by MLA K S Puttannaiah, have been strongly opposing illegal quarrying. They have been demanding closure of such units.</p>
<p>Tahsildar D Hanumantharayappa on Tuesday, issued ban orders on stone quarrying at Bebi Betta, Pandavapura taluk, Mandya district, for a period of one month from October 10.<br /><br />According to the order, the District Task Force Committee, which convened a meeting on October 3, following several complaints about illegal mining activities in Bebi Betta Kaval area in Chinakurali village, Honaganahalli, and Bannangadi, has banned mining activities from October 10 to 6 am on November 10. Accordingly, no stone crushing units will function for a month.<br /><br />Transportation of gravel, gravel dust, building stone and others are also not allowed in the taluk limits.<br /><br />Speaking to DH, Deputy Commissioner N Manjushree said, a few mining companies in Pandavapura and Srirangapatna taluks have been doing business without necessary license from the Environment department.<br /><br />“Though oral orders were issued to stop mining, the owners have not complied. Hence, mining activities have been banned for a month. Further decision will be taken later. The Police department will take necessary measures to implement the ban orders,” she added.<br /><br />It may be mentioned that illegal mining activities at Bebi Betta had raised several questions after a few labourers died in mishaps, while blasting explosives.<br /><br />The residents of the surrounding villages have been protesting against mining, which is posing a threat to their lives. Members of Raitha Sangha, led by MLA K S Puttannaiah, have been strongly opposing illegal quarrying. They have been demanding closure of such units.</p>
