Illegal sand stockpiles worth over 20 crore discovered in Mayurbhanj
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Large quantities of illegal sand stockpiles worth over 200 million rupees have been identified across various tahsils in Mayurbhanj district, raising concerns about administrative oversight.
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- Massive amounts of sand have been stored illegally across multiple tahsils in Mayurbhanj district including Morada, Rasgobindapur, and Udala.
- Authorities are under scrutiny for failing to detect the illicit collection and trade of these mineral resources.
- The Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act of 1957 mandates severe penalties for unauthorized mineral extraction.
- Investigations are needed to verify the legality of these stockpiles and ensure royalties are paid to the government.
- Sand mafias are reportedly profiting from selling the hoarded materials at inflated prices while local administration remains ineffective.
What to watch next
- Verification of the legality of the identified sand stockpiles by district authorities.
- Investigation into potential collusion between sand mafias and the mining department or police.
- Enforcement of e-transit pass regulations and royalty payments for sand transport.
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NamedIndia · Mayurbhanj · National Green Tribunal · Odisha Government
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