Nagpur: Following reports of unauthorized sand transportation and sand theft incidents within the Nagpur district, instructions have been issued to the Police and Revenue Departments to take immediate action. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced that strict measures will be taken against illegal sand mining and transportation across the State.
Speaking to the media in Nagpur, Bawankule signalled that stern action would be initiated against illegal sand mining and transportation activities throughout the state. He stated that after instances of unauthorized sand transport and theft came to light in the Nagpur district, the Police and Revenue Departments were directed to take immediate remedial steps. Large scale operations have already been conducted in various districts across the state, including Nagpur and Bhandara.
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He also commended the action taken by the District Collector in the Jalna district. He emphasized that the government would not tolerate improper sand mining or transportation practices within the state, clarifying that orders for strict enforcement have been issued across all of Maharashtra.
Sand is essential for the state’s development and infrastructure projects. However, its transportation must strictly adhere to regulatory frameworks and royalty payment norms. Instances have come to light where transporters pay royalties for merely five or six brass of sand while actually transporting twenty brass. He affirmed that the government is actively striving to curb such illegal practices.
When asked about the meeting between Parth Pawar and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Bawankule remarked that he did not perceive any internal discord within the NCP under the leadership of Sunetra Pawar. He added that he was not privy to the specific reasons behind Parth Pawar’s meeting with the Chief Minister.
Responding to speculations regarding a potential Cabinet reshuffle in the state, he stated that this matter falls within the purview of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. He clarified that he possessed no information regarding this specific issue.
