Acting upon various complaints so far 20 units stand seized: DMO Jammu
Mohit Mehra
Jammu, Oct 12: The Choudhary Power Projects Pvt Ltd (CPPPL) has lodged a complaint against 26 illegal stone crusher units in the Jammu district. However, the DMO Jammu informed that so far 20 units in the district have been seized for violating rules.
“Illegal Extraction by Minor Mineral-Based Units, urgent action required reference: previous communication dated.24-08-2023, Vide No. 1-E/J-TAWI/2023-24/190 dated 27-09-2023 ref id ILLEGALMINING/B-121&B-13/1/2023-08 Dated 29-08-2023 Ref id I-FJJMU/2023-24/790 Dated 24-08-2023”, copy of a letter by the CPPPL written to Deputy Community Jammu.
“We bring to your kind attention a matter of utmost importance that has been pending for a considerable period and is vital for our region’s environmental and economic well-being. As you are aware, we submitted a formal request for the extension of the Environment Clearance (EC) period in relation to the lease period, as per our previous communication dated 07-08-2023. The rationale behind this request is to ensure that legal mining operations can continue uninterrupted in our area, which is critical for the economic sustenance of the local community and the region at large. We have diligently completed all the requisite formalities and documentation as per the guidelines of the Jammu and Kashmir Environment Impact Assessment Authority (JKEIAA)”, the letter reads.
However, it has come to our attention that despite more than 90 days having elapsed since our initial request, there has been no visible action taken on our application. “This prolonged delay is causing severe distress, not only to us but also to the local community, as illegal mining activities have witnessed”, the letter further reads.
“Jammu Tawi Crushers M/S Tawi Stone Crusher, Vill: Talyal, Teh & Distt Jammu, Jammu M/S J.K Stone Crusher, Vill: Gaseetpur, Teh & Distt: Jammu, Jammu M/S New B.N. Stone Crusher, Vill: Gaseetpur, Tehsil & Distt: Jammu, Jammu M/S Trikuta Stone Crusher, Vill: Sehoura, Tehsil & Distt: Jammu, Jammu M/S Oriental Stone Crusher, Vill: Belichrana, Teh & Distt: Jammu, Jammu 6. M/S Jai Hanuman Stone Crusher, VIII: Ghassain Chak, Teh & Dist: Jammu, Jammu M/S Shiva (Bharti) Stone Crusher, Vill: Nandani, Teh & Distt Jammu, Jammu M/S New Oriental Stone Crusher, Vill: Chak Ganeshu, Teh & Distt Jammu, Jammu M/S Swastik Stone Crusher, Village Chak Ganeshu Raipur Satwari Distt: Jammu, Jammu M/S Khushi Stone Crusher, Vill: Nandani, Teh & Distt: Jammu, Jammu M/S Choudhary Stone Crusher, Vill: Chak Ganeshu, Teh & Distt Jammu, Jammu Akhnoor Stone Crushers, M/S Shiva Stone Crusher (Thati) M/S Sumriya Stone Crusher M/S Shri Sai Stone Crusher M/S Shree Krishna Stone Crusher M/S Maa Vaishno Stone Crusher M/S Ram Saran Stone Crusher M/S New Trikuta Stone Crusher M/S Shri Ram Stone Crusher M/S Trikuta Stone Crusher M/S Lakhan Stone Crusher M/S Bharat Stone Crusher M/S Green Earth Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. M/S DPS Stone Crusher M/S Mahavir Stone Crusher M/S Anuradha Gritz Udhyod Stone Crusher M/S Shiv Stone Crusher M/S Shiv Shakti Stone Crusher Particularly, as legal mining has no scope without EC, the illegal players are engaging in activities detrimental to our environment. In the rainy season, a significant amount of replenishment material is deposited in our blocks, and these crusher units are illegally dumping minor minerals in different locations. These practices of illegal mining not only contribute to the black economy but also result in a loss to the state exchequer and to legal leaseholders who have invested substantial amounts in government mining activities”, the complaint further reads.
As emphasized in our previous communication vide No. I-E/J-TAVVI/2023-24/859 dated 27-09.2023, we have made repeated attempts to bring this matter to the attention of the District Mining Officer (DMO) and the Director of Geology and Mining in Jammu. However, it is possible that this matter might be beyond their purview or control. In light of the pressing need to curb illegal mining activities and to safeguard the environment, we earnestly request your intervention in this matter. We kindly initiate proactive steps to expedite the process of granting an extension of the EC period. This extension is not only the need of the hour but also aligns with the principles of sustainable and legal mining practices.
When contacted DMO said that the complaint was being verified and further action would be taken as per rules. “So for the mining department in Jammu district, acting on various complaints has seized 20 stone crushers, the same drive will continue in future as well”, he added.
