(1)In case of sand ghats, no machines or equipments like poclain, loaders, excavators etc will normally be allowed for the purpose of excavation. Excavation of sand from sand ghats should be done preferably using manual labor.Provided that the Department or the Collector may allow the use of above mentioned machines in certain or all ghats in cases of any emergency or shortage of labor.(2)The Department may lay down further guidelines for the purpose of protecting the sand ghats and their ecology from environmental prospective.
