Mohali stone crushers can’t mine from 8 pm to 6 am

Mohali, November 29

The district administration today prohibited the functioning of stone crushers and screening plants for mining-related work from 8 pm to 6 am.

District Magistrate Girish Dayalan issued the orders while exercising his powers under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. He said mining machinery like excavators, JCBs, etc., would not be used during the period. If the load on vehicles used for mining exceeded the prescribed capacity of 12 metric tonnes, it would be considered as a violation of the government instruction. Therefore, action would be taken against those who fill up the mining equipment in excess of the prescribed load, he added.

Girish Dayalan said stone crushing and screening plants at Abhipur, Mianpur Changar, Kubbaheri, Khizrabad, Salempur Khurd, Saini Majra and Humayunpur, Handesra, Rajapur and Singhpur (Bahora Khera) villages would not use trucks, tippers and trolleys at night.

Dayalan said if sand or gravel was required for ongoing government projects in the district, his approval for relaxation would have to be taken.

The order will remain effective in the district till January 26 next year. — TNS

Prescribed load for vehicles

District Magistrate Girish Dayalan said if the load on vehicles used for mining exceeded the prescribed capacity of 12 metric tonnes, it would be considered as a violation of the government instruction.