Lokayukta pulls up five Bengaluru South tahsildars over delay in clearing lake encroachments
All taluks in Bengaluru South district, barring Magadi, have over 100 lakes with encroachments yet to be cleared. In Magadi, surveys of all 220 lakes have been completed and only 25 lakes remained to be cleared of encroachments.
Five Bengaluru South tahsildars faced scrutiny from the Lokayukta for their perceived slowness in clearing encroachments on lakes and protecting water bodies. The Lokayukta's hearing examined reports and expressed grave concern over the lack of progress in addressing the issue. While Magadi taluk had completed surveys on all 220 lakes, with only 25 remaining, other taluks in the district had over 100 lakes with encroachments yet to be cleared.
The Lokayukta emphasized the critical importance of promptly addressing this issue, warning that officials found neglecting their duties would face serious consequences. The officials requested extra time, vowing to make earnest efforts to demonstrate substantial progress. The Lokayukta granted the request but instructed the Deputy Commissioner to take proactive measures.
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