Archive · 26 May 2025
FIRs Filed for Illegal Laterite Stone Extraction at Bariko Quarry
Imagine someone digging up rocks without permission.
That's what happened at the Bariko quarry.
They took out stone before they were supposed to, breaking the rules.
The police are now investigating.
The court is looking into it too because they want to stop this from happening.
The quarry operator and a government officer are in trouble for allowing the illegal activity.
FIRs have been initiated against an officer and lessee for illegal extraction of laterite stone.
Extraction occurred before statutory clearances were received, violating mining rules.
The ex-tehsildar issued transit permits before clearances, causing wrongful gains.
The FIRs were registered at Tangi police station on May 5.
The NGT is hearing a petition regarding the illegal quarrying.
- Who
- Officer, lessee, and ex-tehsildar Yugal Kishore Mishra.
- What
- Illegal extraction of laterite stone.
- When
- FIRs registered May 5; NGT hearing on Aug 8.
- Where
- Bariko quarry, Tangi tehsil.
- Why
- Extraction occurred before statutory clearances were obtained.
Lessee
Government/NGT
Mining Operations
Lessee
The lessee allegedly extracted stone before receiving the necessary permits and clearances.
Government/NGT
Illegal quarrying occurred, violating mining regulations.
- Location
- Bariko quarry, Tangi tehsil
- Involved Parties
- Officer, lessee, ex-tehsildar Yugal Kishore Mishra
- Violation
- Illegal extraction before statutory clearances
- Legal Action
- FIRs registered at Tangi police station
- Court
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
