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Guidelines on sand extraction from rivers in Coastal Regulation Zone mandate that extraction as well as loading should be done manually. The administration would also adhere to National Green Tribunal’s order with regard to sand extraction from CRZ in Udupi district, the DC said. | Photo Credit: Anil Kumar Sastrymore-inThe District Sand Monitoring Committee will make it mandatory for traditional boats engaged in sand extraction from rivers in Coastal Regulation Zone to install global positioning system (GPS) and colour code matching with sand blocks allotted to respective permit holders, within a fortnight. Sand extraction from non-CRZ areas, which is permissible, would be allowed shortly, Mr.
Senthil added. Following complaints of erratic sand extraction, his predecessor (K.G..