Several trucks impounded for illegal quarrying
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, October 09 2019:
The Forest department in Churachandpur have since yesterday impounded several trucks loaded with sandstone and other materials reportedly collected from unauthorised quarry.
About a dozen trucks were seized by the department from various locations as they lack the mandated authorisation required by the law following the whip issued by the High Court of Manipur in July this year.
Though several quarry are said to be operational in and around Churachandpur District to cater the growing needs of construction activities, none have obtained the government authorisation, said a source.
The current action initiated by the department is believed to have been a path breaking move to dealt the rampant and reckless quarrying on the river beds.