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- The Bihar government has introduced a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme that allows brick kiln owners to pay only the principal amount of their outstanding dues, with the state waiving the associated interest.
- The scheme runs from September 21 to December 20, 2026, and covers approximately 6,000 brick kilns.
- Additionally, the government has amended the District Mineral Foundation rules to adjust fund allocation ratios and include elected representatives as members of the foundation.
What to watch next
- Whether brick kiln owners deposit the outstanding principal within the three-month deadline.
- The impact of the new District Mineral Foundation fund allocation ratio on mineral-rich blocks.
- The outcome of the upcoming meeting between the Bihar state government and the Geological Survey of India.
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“In Bihar, those engaged in the brick-kiln business had a substantial amount of money outstanding with the government for a long period. They had also been demanding that arrangements be made for them to pay the outstanding amount in a lump sum. We considered their plea and, accordingly, the state cabinet, in its last meeting, decided to bring an OTS scheme for those engaged in the business of brick kilns in the State”
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…by the District Mining Officers concerned through certificate proceedings/FIRs, thus leaving ₹289.38 crore as outstanding amount that includes ₹203 crore as principal amount while ₹85 crore as interest component. “ In Bihar, those engaged in the brick-kiln business had a substantial amount of money outstanding with the government for a long period. They had also been demanding that arrangements be made for them to pay the outstanding amount in a lump sum. We considered their plea and, accordingly, the state cabinet, in its last meeting, decided to bring an OTS scheme for those engaged in the business of brick kilns in the State ,” Mr. Kumar said while speaking to the press in Patna. “I would like to thank the Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary for bringing the scheme under which a one-time payment can be made, and substantial relief has been…
“I would like to thank the Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary for bringing the scheme under which a one-time payment can be made, and substantial relief has been provided to those engaged in the brick-kiln business”
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…their plea and, accordingly, the state cabinet, in its last meeting, decided to bring an OTS scheme for those engaged in the business of brick kilns in the State,” Mr. Kumar said while speaking to the press in Patna. “ I would like to thank the Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary for bringing the scheme under which a one-time payment can be made, and substantial relief has been provided to those engaged in the brick-kiln business ,” he said, adding that the move will increase the government’s revenue, while also providing considerable relief to people engaged in this business. The scheme will be applicable for a period of three months between…
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