Rajasthan Mines Department Records ₹7,513 Crore Revenue with 23% Growth
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Synopsis
The Rajasthan Principal Secretary T. Ravikant reported a revenue collection of ₹7,513 crore by the State Mines and Geology Department, showcasing a 23% increase from the previous year, as of February 16. The department aims to enhance revenue recovery efforts moving forward.
Key Takeaways
- Revenue Achieved: ₹7,513 crore
- Growth Rate: 23%
- Focus Areas: Recovering dues and penalties
- Monthly Meetings: District-level committees to address issues
- Enhanced Monitoring: Strengthened oversight at headquarters
Jaipur, Feb 17 (NationPress) The Rajasthan Principal Secretary T. Ravikant announced on Monday that the State Mines and Geology Department has achieved an impressive revenue of ₹7,513 crore as of February 16, marking a 23% growth compared to last year.
He pointed out that although this achievement exceeds the revenue goals for FY 2023-24, the department now needs to concentrate on recovering pending dues, amnesty payments, and fines resulting from illegal mining.
Ravikant highlighted the necessity for stringent recovery measures, particularly for debts not under legal hold, and urged for proactive judicial actions to lift court-imposed stays where feasible.
He reiterated that the Mines Department is a vital source of revenue for the state government, and efforts should be amplified to enhance revenue collection.
During a virtual review meeting with field officers at Khanij Bhawan, Ravikant laid down explicit instructions: including a zero-tolerance policy for negligence in revenue recovery, achieving 100% collection targets, prioritizing overdue assessments, ensuring strict follow-up on MoU commitments, maintaining regular communication with stakeholders, and providing timely responses to legislative inquiries and Assembly issues.
He also mandated that monthly meetings of district-level committees, led by the District Collector, be held consistently to effectively tackle local mining challenges.
Director of Mines, Deepak Tanwar, confirmed that the monitoring framework at headquarters has been enhanced.
He instructed officers to finalize royalty assessments, error closures, and other outstanding tasks within 7 to 15 days, with regular updates submitted for review.
Joint Secretary Mines, Ashu Chaudhary, urged officers to prioritize responses to legislative inquiries and ensure prompt submission of required information to the government.
With rigorous oversight, targeted recovery initiatives, and improved administrative coordination, the Mines Department is dedicated to maximizing revenue collection and ensuring transparency in mining operations throughout Rajasthan, officials stated.
