DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana Mines and Geology Minister, Sh Krishan Lal Panwar said that the department has been receiving persistent complaints regarding heavy vehicles arriving from Rajasthan, allegedly carrying stone loads beyond the permissible limit and offloading them in Haryana's crusher zones. Such activities, he said, pose a risk of significant revenue loss to the state exchequer.

He added that under the Haryana government's e-Ravana system, the maximum permissible vehicle load is capped at 55 tonnes. Any vehicle found exceeding this limit is liable to a penalty of Rs 4 to 5 lakh.

Taking these complaints seriously, Sh Panwar carried out surprise inspection to the Pali Crusher Zone on Thursday. The primary aim of the inspection was to assess ground realities and prevent any potential revenue leakage.

During the visit, the minister conducted a thorough inspection of a crusher unit, which lasted for nearly an hour. He examined critical records including truck loading data, weight registers, challan copies, and gate entry logs to ensure compliance.

He said that strict action would be taken against anyone whether a government official or a private operator found involved in revenue theft. The government's stance is clear and revenue theft will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

(editor@dailyworld.in)