Mineral department seized 5 vehicles, action continues on illegal mining

Surajpur. According to the information of the Department of Minerals, continuous investigation and action is being taken by the Mineral Staff, Revenue Staff and District Level Task Force against the illegal miners and transporters involved in illegal mining and transportation of minerals in the district. During the investigation, if illegal mining and transportation of mineral stone, ballast, mud, sand, brick, sand etc. is found, the machinery and vehicles involved in such works are being seized and a case of illegal mining and transportation is being registered, and penalty will be imposed. Recovery is also being done.

In the month of June 2023, till June 22, 2023, the departmental team and the task force constituted in the district, while taking action against 05 vehicles out of total 06 vehicles involved in illegal transportation of mineral stone, ballast, mud, brick, sand, imposed fines on illegal transporters. Amount of Rs.1,04,710.00 has been recovered and filed in treasury and 01 case is under process.