Mangalore, December 4: Sand Contractors, Sand Boat Owner-Workers and Building Materials Transporters’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) has decided to to conduct a protest in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner here on December 14 opposing the uniform sand mining policy proposed by the state government.
Speaking at a press meet on Dec 3, Friday,President of JAC Mayur Ullal said that all trucks carrying sand will remain off the road on that day.
He also said that, JAC will continue its struggle untill thier demands are fulfilled. Even District-in-Charge Minister Krishna J Palemar has already sent suggestions to provide concession in the policy for coastal districts, he added.