21 Himachal Dams To face Legal Action For Breaching Security Norms
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The officials said the HP State Electricity Board-operated Larji hydropower project in Mandi and Jateon in Sirmaur, and the HP Power Corporation-run Sawra Kuddu project in Shimla and Sainj in Kullu are among the violators.
The Himachal Pradesh government has found that 21 out of the 23 dams in the state have violated safety norms, and said it will take action against their managements.
Officials said the lack of monitoring by government agencies is also being blamed for the violations.
"As many as 21 dams have not adhered to the safety norms and legal action will be taken against them," Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena told PTI on Sunday, adding that officers have been directed to prepare a detailed report on the damage caused due to the negligence of the dam authorities.
