Central Ministry orders inquiry into forest violations in Ramdurg
The Union Forest Ministry has initiated an inquiry into forest violations in Ramdurg, Belagavi district. The investigation centers on unauthorized land diversion for non-forest purposes, including the construction of a large Lord Shiva statue. Concerns have been raised regarding the legality of these constructions, which were carried out without the necessary approvals.
- ▪The inquiry was prompted by the unauthorized diversion of reserved forest land for various constructions.
- ▪A 72 ft tall Lord Shiva statue, unveiled in 2018, is a focal point of the investigation due to its location on reserved forest land.
- ▪Field inspections revealed extensive constructions that have fundamentally altered the character of the reserved forest land.
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The Union Forest Ministry has ordered a detailed inquiry into forest violations in Ramdurg of Belagavi district. This includes unauthorised diversion of reserved forest land for non-forest purposes like deforestation, construction of buildings and installation of a statue.A team of officers, including some from the Union government and others from the State government, has carried out the first round of spot inspection. And, investigation is on.The investigation focuses on forest norms violation involving the installation of a 72 ft tall Lord Shiva statue atop the Mullur Gudda Hills on the outskirts of Ramdurg town and the construction of other buildings in the vicinity.Congress MLA Ashok Pattan unveiled the statue in 2018.
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