Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 8: The District Administration, South Andaman has taken strict action against individuals involved in illegal extraction and dumping of earth, in contravention of the Land Revenue Regulations and Mines and Mineral Rules.
During a recent field inspection by the revenue staff at Austinabad village, revenue officials detected unauthorized activities involving the extraction, transportation and dumping of earth, carried out without the necessary permission. A fine of ₹1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh only) has been imposed on the violators.
The Deputy Commissioner has issued a stern warning to those engaging in such illegal activities, including unauthorized mining, earth transportation, and dumping. Further, the District Administration, South Andaman reiterates that such violations will not be tolerated, and strict penal action will be initiated against all offenders. The law will take its course, and any attempt to circumvent it will invite serious consequences.
The general public is hereby advised to follow all legal provisions concerning land use, mining and material movement. Any suspicious activities related to illegal dumping, mining or transportation of earth and minerals may be reported immediately to the District Control Room on the designated helpline numbers 03192-240127/ 238881 / 1070 or through WhatsApp at 9531888844. The District Administration, South Andaman assures that the identities of those providing information will be kept in strict confidence to ensure their security and protection.