Shubham Stone Crusher Faces Fresh Mining Complaint; September Reminder Demands Immediate Inspection

Choudhary Power Projects Repeats Earlier Complaints, Alleges Late-Night Mineral Extraction, Royalty Evasion and Environmental Damage at Lalyal

Choudhary Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. submits a fresh reminder to the District Mineral Officer Jammu after earlier complaints dated August 11 and 13, alleging unauthorised extraction of minor minerals by M/S Shubham Stone Crusher at Village Lalyal.

The complainant alleges that mining-related activity is being carried out during restricted late-night and early-morning hours, causing alleged loss of Government revenue through royalty evasion and raising concerns over regulatory compliance.

Video evidence has again been enclosed with the September 21 complaint, while the Director, Geology and Mining Department, Jammu, has been marked for information and necessary attention.

Mohit Mehra

Jammu, September 29, 2026: Allegations of unauthorised mining activity involving M/S Shubham Stone Crusher, Village Lalyal, Tehsil and District Jammu, have resurfaced with Choudhary Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. submitting a fresh written reminder to the District Mineral Officer, Department of Geology and Mining, Jammu, seeking an immediate inspection and action under law.

The latest communication, bearing No. CPPPL/MINING/2026-27/2000 and dated September 21, 2026, refers specifically to two earlier complaints submitted by the company on August 11 and August 13, 2026, bearing communication numbers CPPPL/MINING/2026-27/1987 and CPPPL/MINING/2026-27/1988 respectively.

In the reminder, the company alleges that M/S Shubham Stone Crusher is involved in the unauthorised extraction of minor minerals, particularly during restricted late-night and early-morning hours. It has requested the District Mineral Officer to conduct an immediate inspection of the unit and take strict action against any violations found during the verification process.

The complaint alleges that such activity is causing heavy loss to the State Exchequer, claiming that royalty payments are allegedly being evaded and that operations are being carried out without proper monitoring and compliance with mining regulations.

The company has also raised concerns over the alleged environmental degradation, safety risks and noise pollution arising from the activities, stating that these are causing inconvenience to local residents.

However, these remain allegations made by Choudhary Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. and have not been independently established through an inspection or adjudication cited in the document. The factual position will have to be determined by the competent authorities after examining the site and relevant records.

Fresh Complaint After Earlier Representations

The repeated approach to the mining authorities makes the latest communication significant. The company has now placed on record that the issue was previously brought to the department’s notice through the August 11 and August 13 letters, yet the September reminder again calls for immediate inspection.

The document itself does not state whether an inspection was conducted in response to the earlier complaints, whether violations were detected or whether any notice or penalty was imposed. That leaves the status of the earlier complaints unclear.

The September 21 reminder therefore raises an important administrative question: what action, if any, was taken on the two earlier complaints, and what has the department established regarding the allegations?

The complainant has enclosed video evidence with the latest reminder, specifically asking the authorities to inspect the alleged activity and proceed against violators in accordance with law.

Late-Night Activity Under Scanner

The allegation concerning operations during late-night and early-morning hours is particularly relevant because the complainant specifically identifies the timing as a feature of the alleged unauthorised activity.

If the alleged operations are found to involve extraction, loading or movement of minor minerals outside permitted conditions, the authorities would need to examine whether the activity was authorised and whether all applicable royalty and regulatory requirements were being followed.

A field inspection could also establish the precise location of the activity, the nature of the material involved, the permissions held by the unit and whether extraction was taking place within an authorised area.

The complaint also makes the issue one of public revenue. Any proven royalty evasion would directly affect the State Exchequer, while any environmentally harmful extraction would bring additional regulatory concerns.

Director, Geology and Mining Also Informed

The fresh reminder was addressed to the District Mineral Officer, Jammu, while a copy was marked to the Director, Geology and Mining Department, Jammu, for information.

The involvement of the Director’s office places the matter at a higher level of administrative visibility, particularly because the complainant has now submitted multiple representations.

The department is in a position to independently verify the allegations by checking mining permissions, royalty records, inspection reports and other relevant documentation, besides physically inspecting the site.

For local residents, the wider concern is whether mining regulation is being enforced effectively and whether complaints involving alleged illegal extraction are receiving timely field-level verification.

The latest reminder does not establish that the allegations are true. It does establish, however, that three written representations — August 11, August 13 and September 21 — have been placed before the District Mineral Officer by the complainant regarding the same unit.

The next step now lies with the Geology and Mining Department.

If the allegations are found to be incorrect, an inspection and official response can settle the issue. If violations are established, the department would be expected to take action under the applicable law and explain the measures taken to safeguard Government revenue, environmental compliance and public interest.

For now, the fresh September reminder has put M/S Shubham Stone Crusher, Lalyal, back under the spotlight and placed the department before a straightforward test: Will the repeated complaints now lead to a documented inspection, a clear finding and, wherever violations are established, decisive action?