Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Joint Collector Orders Survey of Encroachments on Water Bodies
In Puttaparthi, a government official, the Joint Collector, wants to protect the water.
They told other officials to find any places where people have built on or taken over water areas like lakes and canals without permission.
These officials need to check all the water areas, take pictures, and write down what they find.
This information will be used to stop the illegal building and fix any damage.
The Joint Collector wants to make sure that the water areas are safe for the future and the officials have to work together to protect the water resources.
Anyone breaking the law will face consequences.
Joint Collector ordered officials to identify and report unauthorized encroachments on water bodies.
The directive covers tanks, irrigation projects, streams, and canals within the district.
The Irrigation Department is instructed to survey water bodies and document illegal occupations.
Officials from various departments are required to collaborate for accurate data collection.
The administration will take strict action against those responsible for encroachments.
- Who
- Joint Collector, Irrigation Department officials, Revenue officials, and Municipal authorities.
- What
- Joint Collector directed officials to identify unauthorized encroachments on water bodies.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Puttaparthi district
- Why
- To protect water bodies, irrigation systems, and prevent environmental damage.
- Official
- Joint Collector Abhishek Kumar
- Initiative
- Water Bodies Watchdog
- Target
- Unauthorized encroachments on water bodies
- Departments Involved
- Irrigation, Revenue, Municipal
- Action
- Documentation and restoration plans