Plea to allow lifting of gravel from dam

P.L. Sundaram, a former MLA, has urged the district administration to allow farmers to lift gravel from Bhavanisagar Dam without the interference of middlemen.

In a petition to District Collector S. Prabhakar, and the Public Works Department, he said that it was usual for farmers to lift gravel from the dam when the water level drops, after obtaining permission from the PWD.

Due to the increase in water level in the last month, lifting of gravel has been stopped.

Recently that water level has started to drop significantly and hence removal of gravel should be allowed before the start of monsoon season.

He said that the gravel can help farmers reduce the use of fertilizers in in agriculture fields.

The petition said that certain politically influenced persons were collecting money from farmers even when they lift gravel from the dam after getting permission from PWD. Authorities concerned should stop it.