JAIPUR: In a bid to curb illegal mining, the state government on Monday fixed responsibilities on various departments for areas under their control. In a circular by the chief secretary, the government fixed the responsibilities of curbing illegal mining in forest area on the respective department. The forest officials of respective areas will be accountable if cases of illegal mining are noticed in the forest land.
Similarly, in non-forest areas, it will be the duty of the mining department to undertake anti-illegal mining activities. If instances of illegal mining are reported, the mining department officials of the area concerned will represent the case in the court. On revenue land, the patwaris will be responsible to check illegal mining on khatedari land. The onus will be on the patwari to bring the case to the notice of the tehsildar who can then withdraw the title of the land. If any land falling under the industry category or RIICO or UIT and if any illegal mining is noticed, the respective state departments or agencies will be responsible. They will have to file police complaints against the illegal activities.
At the state and district levels, separate dedicated teams will be set up to work in coordination with other departments, the circular stated.
