Haryana Minister of State for Mines and Geology, Nayab Singh, on Thursday said that to put a check on illegal mining in the State, all such areas would be earmarked and strict legal action would be taken against the violators.
Interacting with media persons after a review meeting of Mines and Geology Department held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Manohar lal, here, he said that in the meeting, detailed discussion was held on measures to curb illegal mining.Reiterating the State Goverment’s commitment towards providing sand and gravel to the people at lower prices, he said that mining work had been started in some places after creation of small blocks.The minister said that new blocks for mining would soon be started at some places. He said that e-Tendering process for block for mining on Ghaggar river from Panchkula to Ambala would soon be started as clearance has been received from Environment Department for this purpose.