Section 5(ii) in Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj (Auction of sand in the water courses vesting in Gram Panchayat) Rules, 2000
(ii)lifting of sand should not affect the ecological conditions or the ground water landscape and that it shall not cause environmental damage and damage to any nearby structures. In sand bearing areas where the ground water table is likely to be adversely affected and nearby structures are likely to be damaged, the Collector may denotify such areas from sale by auction. The denotified areas shall not be put to auction.
