P.R.No.101
P.R.No.101
Tamil Nadu promise ledger
P.R.No.101·26 May 2026·order

Natural Resources Minister orders 23 more quarries suspended in Virudhunagar after drone survey

To curb illegal mineral extraction in Virudhunagar district, the Geology and Mining Department drone-surveyed 76 quarries and submitted a report. Natural Resources Minister Dr. T.K. Prabhu reviewed the findings with district geology and mining officials on May 26 and ordered 23 quarries found operating beyond their leased boundaries to be temporarily suspended, with further action to follow the detailed drone survey report.
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Department of Natural Resources Press Release Hon'ble Minister for Natural Resources Dr. T.K. Prabhu orders temporary suspension of 23 stone quarries in Virudhunagar district that were operating in violation of rules. To prevent illegal extraction of minerals in Virudhunagar district, the Geology and Mining Department carried out drone surveys of a total of 76 quarries and obtained a report. In this connection, Hon'ble Minister for Natural Resources Dr. T.K. Prabhu held a review meeting with officials of the Virudhunagar District Geology and Mining Department on the morning of 26.05.2026. As per the Minister's directions, 23 of the drone-surveyed quarries, which were found to have carried out quarrying activity outside their leased area, have been temporarily suspended. Further action will be taken based on the drone survey report. Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9
Issued By: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Chennai