Submission by the Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone Management Authority regarding mining of beach sand minerals in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari, 18/01/2021
Additional written submission filed by the Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone Management Authority regarding mining of beach sand minerals. V. V. Mineral.
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The reports filed by the Special Team reveal illegal mining in 21 out of 34 mining leases granted to V. V. Mineral in three districts. It was estimated that a total quantum of 39,75,695 M.T. of raw sand (RoM) was illegally mined and transported from the three districts of Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari.