Minister calls for stricter enforcement against illegal mining and excise violations
Minister Kollu Ravindra has called for stricter enforcement against illegal mining and excise violations in the state. He emphasized the government's commitment to transparent governance and the implementation of a free sand policy. The Minister also highlighted ongoing mining initiatives and criticized the previous government's management of excise administration.
- ▪Minister Kollu Ravindra directed officials to tighten enforcement against illegal sand mining and liquor irregularities.
- ▪Around three lakh tonnes of sand have been supplied in the district, resulting in nearly ₹30 crore in revenue foregone.
- ▪The coalition government has introduced online systems and quality testing laboratories to improve transparency in excise administration.
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Minister for Excise, Mines, and Geology Kollu Ravindra on Friday (May 22, 2026) directed officials to tighten enforcement against illegal sand mining, liquor irregularities, and violations in mineral transport across the State.Addressing a press conference here, after holding a review meeting with the officials, Minister Ravindra said that the coalition government is ensuring transparent governance in sand distribution and excise administration, with strict monitoring of free sand policy implementation and district-level committees under the District Collectors.The Minister said that around three lakh tonnes of sand had been supplied in the district, with nearly ₹30 crore in revenue foregone to benefit the public.
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