Delay in nod to investment: CM warns of action against officials

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday warned of action against the officials who delay approvals for investment proposals.

Chairing the meeting for 'Improving Ease of doing business ' in the state to attract investment, Siddaramaiah has instructed the Chief Secretary to issue directions to all departments not to delay approvals.

Stressing on the delay in issuing No Objection Certificate (NOC) from various departments, the Chief Minister said, \"The time frame for issuing various NOCs should be shortened to prevent delays in investment in the state.\"

In the meeting, the Chief Minister discussed the time frame fixed at neighbouring states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to clear approvals. During the discussion, the CM got to know that other states are