Deccan Herald             28.11.2013 

Clear encroachments, DC tells officials

 Deputy Commissioner B S Shekarappa has directed officials to initiate measures to clear all encroachments including that of Amruth Mahal Kaval land in Chikmagalur district.

He said it is difficult to clear encroachments of the land whose case is pending in the court. It is the responsibility of the district administration to clear encroached land belonging to burial ground, water bodies, forest and revenue lands. A meeting has already been convened on November 23 in this regard, the DC said.

He said that the government has released Rs 24 crore to take up relief work under rain damage, in the district. Funds have already been released to Koppa, Sringeri and Mudigere taluks. Compensation of Rs 12,000 has been released to areca growers who have incurred loss. There was no shortage of funds to take up relief work. Additional works should be taken up at rain-hit areas.

The district has registered 64 per cent progress in Aadhaar enrollment. This includes Chikmagalur—67 pc, Kadur—64 pc, Koppa—37.5 pc, Mudigere—65.8 pc, Narasimharajapura—61 pc, Tarikere—50 pc and Sringeri—35 pc. The enrollment has been completed in 91 gram panchayats and is in progress in 14 gram panchayats. The enrollment process is yet to commence in 121 gram panchayats.

The DC said “there is problem related to availability of sand in the district.”

The district administration has taken all precautionary measures for the Datta Jayanthi scheduled to be held from December 14 to 16. An official meeting will be convened to discuss on basic facilities including road and drinking water on December 2.