Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday said that deputy commissioners had been given the authority to initiate action against affluent people who failed to return BPL cards voluntarily.
Speaking to media persons, after inspecting the ongoing airport project work at Sogane near Shivamogga on Tuesday, he asked undeserving people to return the cards at the earliest.
Replying to a query on demands made by various communities seeking reservation benefits, he said that the government would take suitable steps in this regard within the legal framework. The matter will be discussed in the cabinet meeting. He also said that the government will take a call on the issue cautiously.
On criticism from Opposition leaders' that ministers are fighting for reservation benefits for their respective communities, the Chief Minister said criticising the government is the duty of Opposition party leaders. He also said he is observing their remarks with keen attention.
He exuded confidence that Shivamogga airport project work would be completed in a year. It is being developed at a cost of Rs 384 crore to a specification that would allow aircraft such as the Airbus A320 to operate at the airport.
Published 16 February 2021, 11:18 IST