Karnataka Government Appoints Recovery Commissioner for Illegal Mining

The Karnataka Government has named retired IAS officer G V Krishna Rao as the recovery commissioner tasked with the substantial undertaking of confiscating, forfeiting, and attaching properties linked to illegal mining operations. This measure falls under the newly introduced Karnataka 2025 Act, aimed at curbing organized crime and seizing criminal proceeds within the state.

A recent directive from the Mines Department underscores the necessity of appointing a high-ranking officer, not below the rank of Additional Chief Secretary, to fulfill this role, either from the current roster or retired personnel. This strategic decision underscores the Karnataka Government's commitment to cracking down on unlawful mining activities and ensuring that the assets derived from such operations are appropriately accounted for and repossessed.

Further details reveal that Krishna Rao will receive a compensation package including a monthly salary of Rs 2,95,256, a figure that encompasses a basic pay of Rs 1,04,006 along with allowances for dearness and house rent. The terms of his appointment are anchored on his final drawn salary.

(With inputs from agencies.)