(a) whether illegal sand mining is being carried out on a
large scale in the country,particularly in Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise alongwith the effects thereof;
(c) the action taken/likely to be taken in this regard;
(d) whether the Forest Conservation Act,1980 is being violated
in the country,particularly in Maharashtra; and
(e) if so,the details thereof,State-wise and the steps taken
by the Union Government to prevent such violation?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI S REGUPATHY)
(a) to (c) No such report regarding large scale illegal sand mining from the forest
areas of the country, including State of Maharashtra has come to the notice. However,
sporadic incidences of theft do take place which are dealt with according to the
provisions of the relevant Acts & Rules.
(d) No report regarding violation of The Forest (Conservation)
Act, 1930 particularly with reference to sand mining, has
(e) Does not arise.