13 vehicles seized for illegal transport of mining minerals in Yamunanagar

In a major crackdown, three teams of the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau seized 13 vehicles in Yamunanagar district for illegally transporting mining minerals such as sand, bajri and boulders without valid e-transit passes or rawanas.

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Inspector Shyam Sunder of the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau, Yamunanagar unit, confirmed the action, stating, “Our teams recently caught 13 vehicles indulging in illegal transport of mining minerals. A fine of Rs 55.38 lakh has been imposed on these vehicles.”

The seized vehicles were handed over to the Mines and Geology Department, which impounded them and parked them in a vehicle yard in Kharwan village and other designated locations.

The bureau’s efforts are part of a sustained campaign against illegal mining activities in the district. Inspector Sunder said, “In January 2025 alone, our teams have caught 60 vehicles involved in such activities. Between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, we intercepted 381 vehicles for similar violations.”

He emphasised that regular checks were being conducted to curb illegal mining and transportation of minerals. “We are actively cracking down on individuals involved in these unlawful practices,” he added.

Mining Inspector Rohit Singh Rana elaborated on the legal framework governing the seizures, stating, “All vehicles have been impounded under Sub-rule numbers 102 and 104 of the State Mining Rules 2012, read with Section 21(4) of the MMDR Act 1957, and as per NGT orders dated April 23, 2019, and February 19, 2020.”

The Mines and Geology Department has been tasked with recovering fines, royalties and the price of the illegally transported minerals. Additionally, environmental compensation is being levied as per National Green Tribunal (NGT) directives.

“If the vehicle owners fail to pay the imposed fines, an FIR will be lodged against them,” warned Rana.

This intensified action by the authorities underscores their commitment to tackling illegal mining and ensuring compliance with environmental and mining laws.