Bilaspur. Continuous action is being taken against illegal excavation and transportation of minerals in the district. In this series, recently, during investigation in Dhobghat, Chhatauna, Ratkhandi and Domuhani areas, Mineral Department Bilaspur has seized 8 tractors while taking action on 8 cases of illegal sand transportation. Apart from this, on 16th February, Mineral officials have seized 1 JCB and 4 tractors which were doing illegal mud excavation in village Kaimadih (Sipat).
According to the information, the Mineral Department has deposited one lakh seven thousand eight hundred rupees as mineral item in these cases of illegal mining excavation. Action is being taken against the seized vehicles containing minerals under the provisions of the Mineral Act. Apart from this, the areas restricted for sand excavation are also being continuously inspected by the Mineral Staff. If cases of illegal sand excavation/transportation are registered from the said area, then FIR or complaint will be lodged in the court.
