1.3.2020:

A truck bearing registration no. HR-55-R-8854 was intercepted by Mining Officer in the area of Gurugram, while the same was carrying "Rori"(tiny pieces of stones or gravel). Since the driver could not produce any document justifying possession and transportation of the aforesaid mineral, the truck in question was seized by the Mining Officer, vide order dated 1.3.2020(Annexure P-6) in terms of provisions of Rule 104 of The Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stocking, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules 2012 (hereinafter called as the Mining Rules 2012). The petitioner was asked to pay an amount equal to 50% of the showroom value of the truck in questi