P.R.No.082
P.R.No.082
Tamil Nadu promise ledger
P.R.No.082·25 May 2026·order

18 of 54 Tenkasi stone quarries suspended for rule violations after inspection drive

Following public complaints, three committees led by assistant collectors inspected 54 stone quarries in Tenkasi district from May 9 under the district collector's orders. Natural Resources Minister Dr. T.K. Prabhu, reviewing the findings during a visit to Tenkasi on May 25, ordered 18 quarries found in violation to be temporarily suspended, with further action to follow based on the committees' detailed inspection reports.
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Press Release Hon'ble Minister for Natural Resources orders temporary suspension of 18 stone quarries in Tenkasi district that were operating in violation of rules. Based on complaints received from the public, three teams headed by Assistant Collectors were formed on the orders of the Tenkasi District Collector to inspect the 54 stone quarries in Tenkasi district, with inspections beginning from 09.05.2026. In this connection, the Hon'ble Minister for Natural Resources, Dr. T.K. Prabhu, conducted an inspection in Tenkasi district early on 25.05.2026. As per the Minister's instructions, based on the preliminary field-inspection findings of the three teams, 18 of the total 54 stone quarries in which rule violations were found have been temporarily suspended. Further action will be taken based on the detailed inspection report of the three teams. Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9
Issued By: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Chennai