Chandigarh, March 16 || TC - As per the instructions of Director General of Mining and Geology Department, Sh. K.M. Pandurang, concrete steps are being taken against illegal mining. During the checking of 1392 vehicles by the District Administration and Mining Department in Yamunanagar district, 30 vehicles were challaned and a fine of Rs 2.96 lakh was imposed.
Giving information in this regard, a spokesperson of the Mining and Geology Department said during the checking of 726 vehicles by the teams of SDM Chhachhrauli, the RTA department challaned 6 vehicles and imposed a fine of Rs 40,000. Similarly, during the checking of 190 vehicles by the teams of SDM Jagadhri, 12 vehicles were challaned and a fine of Rs 1.77 lakh was imposed.
He informed that during the checking of 326 vehicles by the teams of SDM Radaur, 6 vehicles were challaned and a fine of Rs 19,000 was imposed. Similarly, during the checking of 150 vehicles by the team of SDM Vyaspur, 6 vehicles were challaned and a fine of Rs 60,000 was imposed. He informed that continuous checking is being done day and night by all the SDMs, Police Department and Mining Department officials of the district.
The spokesperson said monitoring is being done to stop illegal mining at the Yamuna river and other places in Yamunanagar district. Teams appointed by the district administration are checking mineral vehicles without e-way bills on roads while action is also being ensured against those violating the rules.