VIJAYWADA: The ministry of forests and environment and climate change (MoEF&CC) told the high court that illegal sand mining is taking place in Andhra Pradesh.
In the joint inspections conducted along with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) following directions from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), several irregularities were identified by the officials of MoEF&CC.
Arguing on behalf of MoEF&CC, additional solicitor general Jupudi Yagnadat told the high court on Wednesday that they are going to submit a report to the NGT and if ordered, they will submit the report to the high court also.
The high court directed the state govt to submit the details on sand policy, price of sand and modes of transportation of sand from reaches.
Arguing on behalf the mining department, govt pleader Naveen said that no permissions were given for sand mining.
