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| Govt bans mineral extraction without permission | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 26-: The Jammu and Kashmir Geology and Mining department has asked dealers and others agencies to obtain proper permission from the department before undertaking any activity of extraction, removal and transportation of minerals.
A spokesman of Geology and Mining department while issuing a notification said that public in general and people involved in extraction, removal and transportation of stones, boulders, sand, Bajri, clay, limestone, Gypsum, Marble and Granite, in particular are informed that extraction and removal of minerals without proper permission from the department is prohibited under section 21 of M M (D&R) Act 1957 (Central Act 67 of 1957).
He said it is a punishable crime, which shall involve imposition of fine to the tune of Rs 25,000 and imprisonment up to two years.
Interestingly, the department has decided to act tough after reports of illegal extraction of minerals surfaced across the Kashmir valley. As per the Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals Rule 2003, the transportation of minerals in any form (finished or raw) without a consignment challan of the department are liable to be seized along with the vehicle and shall be fined and punished.
He said dealers and others are warned to obtain proper permission from the department for extraction and removal of minerals.
The spokesman said that the department has asked its officials to provide all sort of necessary help to those who are interested in seeking the required permission from the Geology and Mining department.
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