Sand problem : Civil Contractors’ Association stages protest

Sand problem : Civil Contractors’ Association stages protest

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 14, 2020:    Non-availability of sand  has forced the Mangaluru Civil Contractors’ Association to take to the path of protest. On October 14, Wednesday members of the Association staged a protest in front of the Mini Vidhana Saudha.

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking on the occasion, Association Vice  President Mahabala Kottari said  the construction industry was hit hard due to non-availability of sand since the past 12 months. There is no clear-cut policy, he alleged and said  sand from non-CRZ  areas which are provided  is not  useful for the construction works.  He said sand which ought to  cost  Rs 6000 was sold for as high as 20,000 at present.