Permission to illegal fish tank irks Collector

Eluru: Collector R Muthyla Raju warned officials of stern action, if they permit fish tanks against rules. He convened a review meeting with fisheries department officials on illegal fish tanks and complaints on aquaculture here on Tuesday.

Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said that the officials should not be in the misconception that they can escape action after their transfer to some other place. If the officials found guilty, action follows irrespective of their place of posting, he warned.

Stating that several complaints were received from farmers stating that illegal fish tanks and prawn ponds in the guise of fish tanks have been spoiling the soil fertility, the Collector mentioned that permission to a fish tank was given when Election Code and court stay were in force in April.

The irate Collector directed Fisheries department Joint Director Dr S Anjali to suspend Eluru Fisheries Development Officer (FDO) for giving permission to fish tank. Show-cause notices will be served to Tahsildar, irrigation and other officials concerned with the case, the Collector announced.