Budgam , July 10: District Development Commissioner Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza-chairman District level task force committee along with SSP Budgam Tahir Saleem on Saturday convened a meeting of all concerned in order to have a firsthand status of violations, illegal extraction of minerals, illegal mining, overcharging of bricks, violation of rates fixed for raw material and processed minerals.In a statement issued to , DC administration mentioned that the meeting also took stock of action taken against those involved in illegal mining, overcharging of bricks, besides demolition of illegal brick kilns already notified was also discussed.The DC during the meeting once again categorically reiterated that the initiative/drive launched by District Administration in active support of other stakeholders has a clear resolve and goal to curb the menace of illegal extractions of minerals from auctioned blocks across the district, already notified in different areas.On this occasion, the DC directed District Mineral Officer Budgam to remain in touch with concerned SDMs, Tehsildar and SHOs as and when required, besides execute joint enforcement teams who in case of any information can take result oriented action on spot.“There shall be no leniency or tardy approach from any concerned while attending such urgencies. He said any failure in executing the instructions can have adverse impact on the efficiency of the concerned officer” DC Budgam said.In addition he also directed to take all necessary action against those involved in overcharging and violating the norms of rates fixed for raw materials, processed minerals and brick loads, lodge FIRs whenever necessary, penalize the offenders, seize vehicles and confiscate them under rules.The meeting was alsoattended by all SDMs, Tehsildar, DMO, PCB Officer and other concerned officers.
