Dam Safety Committee To Decide On Individual Pleas For Quarrying Within 20 Km Of KRS Dam, Final Decision Subject To Court Approval:

The Karnataka High Court has ordered that the Dam Safety Committee review and decide on individual cases involving quarrying operations within a 20 km radius of the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam. Quarrying in this area is currently prohibited due to safety concerns related to the dam's stability. Any decision by the Dam Safety Committee on such operations will be subject to the court's approval. This directive aims to ensure that quarrying activities do not compromise the dam's structural integrity or pose a risk to the surrounding environment and communities.