Pioneer News Service
Pakur
The Pakur district administration has directed officials to intensify action against illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals, with a renewed focus on strict enforcement and inter-departmental coordination.
The directions were issued during a meeting of the District Mining Task Force held virtually on Thursday under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Megha Bharadwaj. Superintendent of Police Anudeep Singh, along with senior officials from the mining, revenue, police and other departments, participated in the meeting.
Reviewing the ongoing enforcement drive, officials were instructed to ensure strict implementation of rules governing major and minor minerals. Circle Officers and police station in-charges were asked to conduct regular vehicle inspections, verify transit challans and immediately report any suspicious mining-related activities for prompt action.
The administration also directed pollution control officials to carry out surprise inspections of mining areas. Authorities were asked to strengthen measures against coal theft and ensure that all coal-laden vehicles are covered with tarpaulin, with violations attracting action under the relevant rules.
Officials were further instructed to ensure timely disposal of complaints received through CPGRAMS and the PG Portal. The administration also ordered the installation of new CCTV cameras at check-posts to enhance surveillance.
The district has been asked to ensure compliance with National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines by October 15.
SP Anudeep Singh warned that negligence in curbing illegal mining would not be tolerated. He directed police station in-charges to intensify vehicle-checking drives, increase night patrolling and conduct joint raids with the mining department to strengthen the crackdown on illegal mining activities.
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