Illegal mining: 11 vehicles impounded, Rs 28-lakh fine imposed in Mahendragarh

The Mahendragarh district administration has intensified its efforts to check illegal mining and transportation of mining materials. A joint team comprising officials from the district administration and police conducted checking of 1,861 vehicles linked to mining-related activities in the past 10 days.

During these checks, 11 vehicles were impounded for illegal transportation of minerals and unauthorised mining. The Mining Department imposed fines amounting to Rs 28.84 lakh, of which Rs 7.39 lakh has already been recovered.

Providing details of the operation, District Mining Engineer Dr Rajesh Kumar said inspections were carried out between May 7 and May 18, resulting in the issuance of penalty notices to the owners of the impounded vehicles. In six cases where penalties were not paid, FIRs were registered against the defaulters.

Additionally, the department acted on three other complaints, including one raised during the recent monthly meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee, chaired by Cooperation Minister Arvind Sharma. Following the Minister’s directive, FIRs were filed in connection with illegal mining activities at Bapdauli, Shahpur Awwal (Mandi), and Baba Bio Energy Plant in Garhi village.

Kumar stated that the district administration remained committed to taking strict action against illegal mining. He assured that similar enforcement drives would continue in future.