Summary:
The NGT had said it has been confirmed that illegal mining was taking place in Ropar, which had gone beyond the permitted depth of 40 feet. Chadha said that he continued to press upon the authorities to initiate action, following which the case was registered. This letter became a part of the FIR that has been registered,” he said.In his complaint, Chadha had identified three pits in Ropar where illegal mining has been going on. According to a senior police official, registration of FIR was subjected to cross verification by the police and the case could have been delayed because of this. However, the police department took one year to act upon the recommendations made by the DC..