- A court inquiry has begun regarding illegal sand mining originating in Tamil Nadu and affecting Kerala, with the issue centered in Tirunelveli.
- Advocates call for a permanent ban on the illegal transport of minerals from Tamil Nadu to Kerala.
Tamil Nadu Extends Deadline for GPS Tracking of Construction Mineral Trucks
What happened
The government of Tamil Nadu is regulating the movement of construction minerals within the state. Under a Madras High Court order, the deadline for installing GPS tracking devices on trucks carrying materials like M-sand and P-sand has been extended to October 31. As of September 30, only 30,000 of the 1.4 lakh trucks registered on the Mineral Management System (MIMAS) portal had vehicle location-tracking devices installed. The Geology and Mining Department announced the extension following representations from transport associations.
From prokerala.com
Why it matters
The requirement aims to strengthen oversight of mineral transportation by recording where trucks load material and tracking their movement. This system is intended to help authorities identify supplies originating from unauthorized quarries and investigate illegal extraction and transport violations.
Advocates are calling for a permanent ban on the illegal transport of minerals from Tamil Nadu to Kerala. A court inquiry into illegal sand mining originating in Tamil Nadu and affecting Kerala is currently underway.
From prokerala.com
Who's involved
- Tamil NaduThe state is implementing new regulations regarding the GPS tracking and movement of construction minerals.