Three vehicles impounded for illegal transportation of mineral, fines imposed

Under its ongoing campaign against illegal mining, the district authorities impounded three vehicles in the past two days while illegally transporting mining materials from other places. A total fine of Rs 6.45 lakh has been imposed on them.

District Mining Engineer Rajesh Kumar provided details regarding the recent action, explaining that a joint team from the Mining Department, Police Department, Forest Department and the Pollution Control Board conducted routine patrols in the past two days.

“During these operations, a tractor and trailer illegally transporting sand from Rajasthan were caught with the help of the police. The driver failed to produce any bill for the sand. Consequently, the team impounded the vehicle and initiated proceedings to recover Rs 2.15 lakh in royalty and penalties,” he added.

He further maintained that similarly, two more tractors and trailers were caught illegally transporting sand in the village of Mahrampur, located near the Rajasthan border. Following this joint operation by the police and district administration, the vehicles were impounded and a fine of Rs 4.30 lakh in royalty and penalties was being collected.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Vivek Bharti has made it clear that illegal mining and the unauthorised transport of minerals will not be tolerated in the Mahendragarh district. The district administration, in collaboration with the police, is continuously monitoring these activities with a firm approach.

“The district administration is taking action based on tip-offs and is actively working with various departments. The village panchayats should keep a close watch on such activities in their villages and report them to the district administration,” he added.