Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 13: Acting upon the directions of the High Court, District Development Commissioner Baramulla Dr. Nasir Ahmad Naqash today asked the administration to relocate the stone crushers in the district.
The DC convened an officers meeting to discuss various matters regarding stone crushers in Baramulla district.
The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Imtiyaz Hussain, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bashir Ahmad Khan, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, SDM, Sopore, SDM, Tangmarg and Tehsildars besides the Officers of concerned Departments.
He stressed upon the officers to identify crushers violating Government norms and those dangerous to mankind so that necessary steps will be taken in this direction.
Strict directions were given to the concerned officers to inspect and report on the location, working and conditions of then stone crushers in the district. During the meeting it was given out that the stone crushers located near habitations and water bodies will be relocated as per the guidelines of the High Court.
The DC highlighted the importance of eco friendly steps for the settlement and functioning of stone crushers. He stressed upon the crusher operators that the proper disposal of wastes and effluents should be managed to overcome pollution .He urged upon them to use latest technological equipments for reducing noise and air pollution.
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