The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has sought
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged multi-crore
granite scam in the district.
Besides seeking
stringent action against those officials who failed to prevent illegal
quarrying for several years, the party sought adequate compensation to
farmers and residents of around 30 villages in Melur taluk, who lost
their livelihood owing to the destruction of their property such as
agricultural lands, tanks and supply channels.
Addressing
a demonstration organised by the party here on Saturday, CPI (M) State
secretary G. Ramakrishnan said that not only vast tracts of fertile land
served by the Periyar main canal were destroyed, but also panchami
lands, public pathway, tanks and supply channels were damaged due to the
quarrying. Claiming that the police and revenue
officials could not conduct a proper enquiry into the scandal, in which
big granite players were involved, Mr. Ramakrishnan wanted the State to
hand over the case to CBI and take over the quarries like that of sand
and Tasmac shops.
(Courtesy : The Hindu)
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