Megha Engineers' Stone Crusher Seized for Illegal Operations in Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag: Megha Engineers' stone crusher seized for illegal ops
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The Mining Department in Rudraprayag has seized a mobile stone crusher operated by Megha Engineers Private Limited for continuing operations despite its authorization expiring in January 2023. The company also owes approximately ₹4.5 crore in mining dues, which must be settled before any further action is taken regarding the crusher's operation.
- 01The stone crusher operated by Megha Engineers was found to be illegally functioning after its authorization expired in January 2023.
- 02Rudraprayag Mining Department Deputy Director Birendra Kumar Singh confirmed the illegal operation and seizure of the crusher.
- 03The company has outstanding mining revenue dues of approximately ₹4.5 crore, which must be paid before the crusher can be reopened.
- 04The inspection was part of a broader enforcement action against mining regulation violations in the region.
- 05The crusher is located along the Badrinath Highway, crucial for the under-construction Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Railway Project.
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The Mining Department in Rudraprayag has taken decisive action against a mobile stone crusher operated by Megha Engineers Private Limited, linked to the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Railway Project. An inspection by the Department of Geology and Mining revealed that the crusher's operational validity had expired in January 2023, yet it continued to function illegally. Deputy Director Birendra Kumar Singh stated that the investigation confirmed the unauthorized operation, leading to the immediate seizure of the equipment. Additionally, the company faces outstanding mining revenue dues of approximately ₹4.5 crore. The department indicated that any further action regarding the crusher's operation would depend on the settlement of these dues and compliance with statutory procedures. This enforcement action highlights the government's commitment to upholding mining regulations in the area, especially given the importance of the Badrinath Highway for regional development.
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The seizure of the stone crusher is part of a broader effort to enforce mining regulations, which may affect local construction and infrastructure projects.
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