Ensure there is no illegal mining near KIA, HC tells Karnataka government
The Hindu
The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday directed the State government to ensure that no illegal mining activities are carried out at Sadahalli stone quarry, which is surrounded by several residential
The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday directed the State government to ensure that no illegal mining activities are carried out at Sadahalli stone quarry, which is surrounded by several residential layouts near Kempegowda International Airport. A Division Bench comprising acting Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum issued the direction while hearing a petition filed by Ramabadran Veera Raghavan and five others, including 71-year-old former City Police Commissioner S. Mariswamy, who are residing in the residential townships at Sadahalli and Chowdenahalli villages in Devanahalli taluk.More Related News
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