Belagavi: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued a show-cause notice to Belagavi deputy commissioner over alleged inaction on a proposed hatchery near a govt school and anganwadi centre in Khanapur taluk.
The Oct 15 notice followed a complaint by Gangaram Reghu Yedage, who said M/s Kwality Animal Feeds Pvt Ltd proposed to build the hatchery about 500m from a Govt Higher Primary Marathi School and an anganwadi regularly attended by children. NCPCR said it had written to the district administration on March 27, 2026, April 4, 2026 and June 4, 2026, seeking an inquiry and an Action Taken Report. However, it had not received the report despite repeated communications. Taking serious note of the delay, the commission directed the deputy commissioner to act immediately and submit all relevant records and reports within seven days of receiving the notice.
It warned that non-compliance could lead to proceedings under Section 14 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, including summons requiring the DC to appear personally before the commission in New Delhi. NCPCR registrar Dr Sudha Chaudhary signed the notice. Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news.
Multiple attempts to contact in-charge DC Rahul Shinde for a response were unsuccessful. Download the TOI App.