Chennai, Oct 29: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today told the State Assembly that action will be taken against those who would be found indulged in usurping the natural wealth of the state. The government would also take a policy decision on the issue, she said, during the discussion on the supplementary estimates. Listing out various steps taken by her government on the beach sand mining issue, the Chief Minister said she had banned all mineral mining activities in the state. Ms Jayalalithaa said a special team headed by Revenue Secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi has been formed to inspect and verify the allegations of illegal mining in in Tuticorin district.
After Mr Bedi submitted a report to the government in this regards, the special team was also asked to conduct a study in Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Trichy and Madurai districts, where 71 quarries were operating. "Till then, I have ordered stopping of mineral mining activities," she added. Stating that the committee would submit its report soon, Ms Jayalalithaa said appropriate action would be taken against the wrong-doers and the government would take a policy decision on beach sand mining. She said her government would not be a mute spectator, if anyone found indulged in usurping the natural wealth of the State. The special team consists of officials of departments of revenue, police, environment and forests, geology and mining.
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