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HP govt to evolve mechanism to check misuse of transit passes for mineral transportation


Published on 2025-04-23 12:21:33 - ThePrint
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  • Shimla, Apr 23 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said the state government will evolve a mechanism to check misuse of transit passes for transportation of minerals. He issued directions in this regard at a meeting of the Industries department. The chief minister expressed concern over reports indicating the use of [
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The Himachal Pradesh government is set to develop a new mechanism to prevent the misuse of transit passes for mineral transportation, as announced by Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan. This initiative follows reports of illegal mining and the exploitation of transit passes, which are meant to facilitate the legal transport of minerals. The new system aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the mining sector by ensuring that transit passes are used correctly and that any discrepancies are quickly identified and addressed. The minister emphasized the government's commitment to curbing illegal mining activities and protecting the state's natural resources.

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