While a recent Lokayukta probe failed to indict anyone for illegal mining, a query under Right to Information (RTI) Act pointed towards the growing malaise in Bijnore.
On the intervention of the State Information Commissioner (SIC), a fine was also realised from the accused and a legal proceeding was initiated. Now the ADM (Administration) at Bijnore has been asked to probe the matter threadbare and take action.
On Wednesday, SIC Hafiz Usman said that a resident of Bhraira hamlet of Bijnore alleged illegal mining and claimed to have filed an RTI with Additional Revenue Magistrate. He asked as to how many area was allocated for mining and the quantity of mineral. He also asked about the royalty thus taken from mining contractor as well as fine charged if it was being done illegally.