Stringent action to be taken against middlemen in KIADB: Minister M B Patil
Bengaluru, July 23: Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil on Sunday warned that stringent action will be taken against those seen negotiating as middlemen or agents in Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) main office and zonal offices.
The Minister said, in a press release, that it has been observed some persons are seen loitering around the premises of the KIADB main office and zonal offices and action will be taken to discourage the movement of such people around the offices.
On Patil's directions, a circular has been issued stating that any person who is entitled to seek compensation for losing their land and those who have been allotted plots or their authorised legal representatives can directly submit their applications or grievances to the officers concerned. They have been asked not to encourage any middleman or agent in this regard.
''It has been warned that complaints will be lodged against those who try to negotiate as middlemen or agents. Strict action will also be taken against such officers/staff if they are found to be hand in glove with middlemen or agents,'' the statement said.
It added that it has also been directed to display the circular compulsorily on the notice board at KIADB offices to spread public awareness.
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Army rescues 135 tourists from landslides-hit North Sikkim, many still stranded
Gangtok (PTI): A total of 135 stranded tourists have been rescued by the Army from North Sikkim, where multiple landslides have snapped road connectivity, officials said on Thursday.
Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachen, with sustained efforts underway to ensure their rescue at the earliest, they said.
The rescue operation is being carried out by the Trishakti Corps under the Eastern Command amid heavy snowfall, they added.
Critical passes have been opened and alternate routes activated to facilitate the rescue mission, named 'Operation Him Setu', officials said.
A total of 32 light vehicles and 10 motorcycles have been moved out so far, with Army vehicles deployed to tow civilian vehicles across steep, snowbound stretches, they said.
Medical emergencies and those requiring immediate assistance are being prioritised, officials said.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is working in close coordination with the Army, undertaking continuous road clearance, snow removal and restoration of connectivity despite challenging terrain and weather, they said.
"Our foremost priority is the safety and well-being of every citizen. Our teams remain committed to providing all necessary assistance on the ground," an Army official said.
Multiple landslides have disrupted road connectivity between Lachen and Chungthang, an area close to the India-China border.
