Mysuru ADC orders lake survey, eviction of encroachments
Mysuru: Additional Deputy Commissioner P. Shivaraju has directed officials to conduct a comprehensive survey of all lakes in the district and clear illegal encroachments within a week, Deccan Herald reported.
Chairing a meeting of the District Level Lake Protection Force on Thursday, he instructed the Survey Department and Tahsildars to prioritise documentation and boundary identification of all water bodies.
He emphasised that all lakes must be restored and maintained in good condition.
Shivaraju also directed officials from the Environment Department to visit all lakes, monitor water quality, and ensure sanitation. “Strict action must be taken to prevent the flow of industrial waste and untreated sewage into urban lakes,” he said.
He further instructed Tahsildars to begin eviction of encroachments immediately after the survey is completed.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Director of Land Records (DDLR), Tahsildars, and officials from the Environment and Water Resources departments.
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Udupi DC office staffer dies of electric shock while plucking mangoes
Udupi: A village assistant working at the Udupi Deputy Commissioner’s office died after suffering an electric shock while plucking mangoes from a tree inside the office premises on Thursday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Sadananda Devadiga (54), a resident of Alevuru village.
According to police, Sadananda, who was serving as a Group D employee at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, had climbed a mango tree located inside the rear compound of the DC office to pluck fruits.
While attempting to remove mangoes using an iron hook, the hook is said to have come in contact with a high-tension power line passing above the tree.
Due to the electric shock, he reportedly fell onto a branch of the mango tree along with the iron hook.
He was immediately shifted to Ajjarkad Hospital for treatment, but doctors were unable to save him, police said.
Fire and emergency services personnel reached the spot and assisted in removing the body. Social worker Nityananda Olakadu also extended assistance.
A case has been registered at Manipal Police Station.
