The Andhra Pradesh cabinet sub-committee on corruption has found that the sand mafia has caused a loss of over Rs 10,000 crore to the State exchequer.

A meeting held under the Group of Ministers headed by State Finance Minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, reviewed various sand mining leases, allocation on mining lease and land to Nagarjuna thermal power plant.

The Group of Ministers reviewed the discrepancies in the land allotment to Nagarjuna Thermal Power Plant in Srikakulam district. The committee suggested that these could be brought under Government control.

The GoM was also informed about the violations in Kannedhara mining lease given to former revenue minister Dharmana Prasada Rao’s son against the interests of tribals living in the hilly region. A No-Objection Certificate was issued violating revenue norms, it was reported.

The State Excise Department commissioner and officials submitted their review report on irregularities in the liquor business, and loss to the State because of it.