Bareilly: A meeting of the District-Level Mining Task Force was held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Avinash Singh at the Collectorate Auditorium to review measures being undertaken to curb illegal mining, unauthorized transportation, and illegal storage of minerals across the district.
During the meeting, the District Magistrate assessed the progress of enforcement actions carried out by various departments and emphasized the need for intensified efforts to prevent violations of mining regulations. He directed officials to launch coordinated and sustained drives against illegal mining and transportation activities, particularly in sensitive and vulnerable areas.
Avinash Singh instructed officers from the mining, revenue, police, transport, and other concerned departments to work in close coordination to ensure effective monitoring and enforcement. He stressed that regular surveillance should be maintained in identified hotspots to prevent unlawful extraction and movement of minerals.
The meeting reviewed several key aspects, including cases related to illegal mining and transportation, seizure of vehicles involved in violations, revenue recovery, the functioning of check posts, and ongoing enforcement operations. The District Magistrate directed officials to take strict action, in accordance with legal provisions, against individuals and vehicles found violating mining rules and regulations.
Special emphasis was also placed on the verification of documents used in the transportation of minerals. Officials were instructed to conduct regular inspections of transit permits, e-Ravana documents, and ISTP records to detect irregularities. Any discrepancies or instances of misuse, he said, should be dealt with promptly through appropriate legal action.
The District Magistrate reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring transparency and strict compliance with mining regulations while safeguarding natural resources and preventing revenue loss to the government.
The meeting was attended by the Superintendent of Police (North), Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue), all Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Circle Officers, the District Mining Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), and representatives from other concerned departments.
The review meeting forms part of the district administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and curb illegal mining activities through coordinated inter-departmental action.
Report by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly.
