Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Talathis have been asked to ensure that that inspection and reporting exercise related to hill cutting and other works within their jurisdiction which lead to environmental damage must be carried out in continuous manner including on Saturdays, Sundays and on Holidays.
Talathis have also been asked to submit a consolidated report regarding the illegalities to the Collector immediately thereafter. “The compliance with these directions is mandatory and will be closely monitored.
Failure to act promptly and diligently may result in disciplinary action,” warns a circular issued by South Goa Collector and Chairperson of District Disaster Management Authority A Asvin Chandru.
Upon identifying any hill cutting or land filling activites, the talathis are required to immediately report these incidents to the District Control Room/Flying Squad. Additionally, these incidents must be reported to the undersigned through your respective Taluka Mamlatdar.
Further in order to ensure that all incidents are properly documented with photographs, videos, and any other relevant evidence to support further investigation and action.
This documentation should be included in your report to the Taluka Mamlatdar and submitted without delay. All the talathis are also directed to Coordinate closely with the Flying Squad to ensure swift action in response to any reported incidents.
CM Pramod Sawant had announced last week that the onus of reporting about such activities within their jurisdiction is on the talathis.
Incidentally, it has been observed that such illegal activities are generally taken up on weekends and holidays to avoid immediate action by the authorities.
