Red Earth: How illegal mining devastated Bellary, Ananthapur
However, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has been tardy in issuing notices to mine-owners under existing laws (including the Air Act, 1981 and the Water Act, 1974). Mining has had adversely impacted the forest areas, including the 'reserved' forest areas, in Bellary and Vyasankere.
