Deputy Commissioner of Mandya Dr. Kumar directed the officials to clear all encroachments from the lake.
Speaking at a review meeting in Mandya on Saturday, January 20, Dr. Kumar said there were 962 lakes in the district and a survey has already been completed concerning their status. The departments concerned who are the custodians of the lake, also have the responsibility to ensure that there were no encroachments and if any, should be cleared, said the Deputy Commissioner.
He also directed the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd. to prepare an action plan for clearing lake encroachment and seek the necessary funds to complete the exercise. The officials were instructed to have a time-bound programme and also submit a report regularly.
