Key Highlights
- The Tamil Nadu District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2025, notified a few days ago, will supersede the Tamil Nadu District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2017.
- As per the revised rules, if the holder of a mining lease, composite license, quarry lease, or permit contravenes the norms regarding contributions to the fund, they will be penalised with an amount equivalent to a one-time payment of the contribution, in addition to the contribution that must be paid, along with 12% of interest, for the period of contravention.
- Earlier, as per the Tamil Nadu District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2017, such contravention was punishable with imprisonment up to two years, or fine extending to ₹5 lakh, or both.
- In case of continuing contravention, the penalty included additional fine that may extend to ₹50,000 for each day during which contravention continued after the first conviction.
- The District Collector concerned would be the chairperson of the District Mineral Foundation Trust, Managing Committee, as well as the Governing Council of the DMF.
