Ranchi Deputy Commissioner (DC), Chhavi Ranjan has come into action against illegal mining in the district. He held a meeting with the officers of the Mining Task Force on Saturday. He directed the concerned officials to register an FIR against those found guilty of irregularities in mining. All the officials were instructed to run a special campaign against illegal mining from June 1 to June 15.
The DC said that it will be necessary for stone mining, sand, brick kiln and crusher operators to put up license boards on their institutions. Those operators who do not do so, action will be taken against them and all those firms, which have the consent to establish and consent to operate, have been directed to put up a license board on their site. It also said that if any material related to mining is being transported, then it will be mandatory to keep the necessary documents even at the time of movement.
To prevent illegal mining, 13 checkposts have been set up in Ranchi district. If needed, more checkposts will be made.
Meanwhile, an important meeting was organized under the chairmanship of District Election Officer cum Deputy Commissioner Ranchi, Chhavi Ranjan for the successful conduct of Mander Vidhan Sabha by-election.
In this meeting held in the Collectorate Auditorium, Ranjan gave necessary guidelines to the senior and nodal officers of the cells constituted for the Mander by-election.
The DC has selected the preferred and nodal officers of all 18 cells including Election Cell, Personnel Cell, EM Cell, Vehicle Cell, Training Cell, Material Cell, Expenditure Monitoring Cell, Observer Cell, MCC Cell, Media Cell, Postal Ballot Cell Cell.
Keeping in view the COVID protocol and monsoon, it has been directed to prepare an action plan and work. It was also directed to follow all the guidelines given by the Election Commission of India in letter and spirit.
The Sub-Divisional Officer has been authorized to operate the Model Code of Conduct Cell. For the maintenance of law and order, ADM Law and Order and SDM Ranchi were directed to take necessary action. The Returning Officer, Mander Vidhan Sabha has been authorized for the permission of vehicles.