Notice to fisheries dept on illegal fish rearing centres
BANGALORE: Civic agencies have finally woken up to act against illegal catfish rearing centres at Razak Palya, off Bagalur Main Road.
The urban deputy commissioner M K Aiyyappa, under whose jurisdiction the village falls, told TOI that a notice would be issued to Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, ordering closure of all illegal fishing in the village that has led to this stray dog menace.
A HUB FOR BIRDS, VULTURES
"Rearing catfish is illegal. Besides, using meat waste is also illegal. We have taken note of the unhygienic conditions prevailing there because of these illegal fishing activities. There will be a joint inspection tomorrow by fisheries department and air show authorities, who have also complained about this issue as the site has become a hub for birds and vultures," Aiyyappa said.
There are provisions to serve notices under Section 133 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) for polluting the environment. A notice can be served for attracting crows and strays by feeding carnivorous fish with chicken and other meat waste.
FLASHBACK
Ten days ago, one-and-a-half-month-old Prashantho was mauled by a stray at Bagalur. Last week, 11 students, including a teacher, were bitten by dogs at Jawaharalal Navodaya School in Bagalur.
Aiyyappa added that talks were on with the village panchayat and BBMP to tackle the dog menace in Bagalur and surrounding villages.
"The BBMP is ready to provide all technical expertise and support for animal birth control programme of dogs. The panchayat authorities must take up the issue and bear the financial expenses," he said.
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