Divisional Commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari, on Thursday, informed that the administration took action against 2,478 incidents of illegal excavation and transportation of minor minerals in Nagpur district. Bidari shared the details in a review meeting held at Divisional Commissionerate on Thursday. While talking about the steps, Bidari further mentioned that the administration has registered 587 cases and collected a total fine of Rs 55.39 crore. Nagpur division has started campaign against illegal excavation of minor minerals in the district and the action has been taken under the same campaign.

 

According to Bidari, in 2025-26, till March 31, the administration has taken action and imposed a fine of Rs 55.39 crore, in which the administration has already collected Rs 20.15 crore as fine from the offenders. Out of 587 registered cases, the administration has apprehended 158 persons and seized 1,512 vehicles so far. However, 10 heavy machinery, which were used for illegal excavation, were also seized by the administration. The action was taken against the illegal mining of sand, gravel, and soil in one financial year.

 

The highest incidents took place in Bhandara district as 672 incidents were reported. As many as 637 incidents of sand mining were reported from Bhandara district. The administration registered 363 cases and collected Rs 5 crore fine so far and arrested 104 offenders from Bhandara district. In Gondia district, 641 cases were registered and the administration has imposed fine of Rs 3.58 crore so far. The authority has already collected Rs 3.29 crore from rule violators.