Digital Goa, April 3- The High Court has directed the North Goa Collector to issue a show cause notice to the Bicholim Mamlatdar for failing to act on a report by the Talathi regarding rampant illegal sand extraction in the Valvanti River at Virdi. During the hearing of a contempt petition, the court was informed that despite the Talathi’s report highlighting illegal sand mining in the Virdi-Sakhlim area, no action was taken by the Bicholim Mamlatdar. Taking note of the inaction, the court has sought an explanation from the official. Meanwhile, the Mines Department has initiated the process of granting sand mining permissions, and the government has constituted flying squads to monitor illegal activities. The next hearing is scheduled for April 29.
