The Geology and Mining Department has imposed a ₹1.51 lakh penalty in Chhidderwala, under Rishikesh tehsil, after officials found minor minerals being used for land filling without the required legal records.
The inspection followed a complaint received by the department. During the visit on Monday, the team found that material had been brought from another location and used for land development at the site.
Officials said the concerned party could not produce valid documents or royalty records related to the minor minerals used in the filling. The department imposed the penalty under provisions set out in the applicable policy.
Inspection follows district enforcement directions
The action comes amid instructions from Dehradun District Magistrate Dr Ashish Chauhan to prevent illegal mining, transportation and storage of minor minerals. In accordance with those directions, the Geology and Mining Department has been conducting inspections and enforcement operations across the district.
Assistant Mineral Supervisor Pankaj Chand said the department was monitoring such activities and taking action according to the rules. Surveyor Vivek Kumar and other department personnel were also present during the inspection.
The available information does not identify the concerned party or state whether any further proceedings will follow beyond the penalty imposed by the department.
Conclusion
The department has penalised the Chhidderwala land-filling activity after the concerned party failed to provide legal documents and royalty records for the minor minerals used. Inspections and enforcement against unauthorised mining-related activity are continuing across Dehradun district.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the penalty imposed?
The action relates to a site in Chhidderwala, within Rishikesh tehsil.
Q. How much was the penalty?
The Geology and Mining Department imposed a penalty of ₹1.51 lakh.
Q. Why was the penalty imposed?
The concerned party could not produce valid legal documents and royalty records for the minor minerals used in land filling.
Q. What did the inspection find?
Officials found that minor minerals had been brought from elsewhere and used for land development at the site.
Q. What wider action is taking place in the district?
The department is conducting inspections and enforcement operations against illegal mining, transportation and storage of minor minerals across Dehradun district.
