Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Aug 28: District Administration today conducted a surprise check at the mineral block at Nud for violating Government directions and overcharging.
Under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Samba Anuradha Gupta, a joint checking team led by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Samba Rajeev Magotra conducted checking at the mineral block following the reports of overcharging and non adherence to Government directions.
The team seized 2 tippers for illegal extraction, overcharging and dumping and booked under relevant laws.
ACR Samba while speaking said that following the complaints received regarding illegal mining, Deputy Commissioner Samba today directed for checking and on spot verification of mining activities.
“Persons involved in illegal mining and dumping were today booked besides the directions issued including displaying of notified rates, e-ticketing and bringing transparency were not adhered to, therefore all violators have been booked”, added ACR Samba.
During checking, District Mineral Officer, SHO Samba, Naib Tehsildar and other field staff were also present.
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