Tamil NaduTuesday, 28 July 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu bans rough stone transport to other States for 3 months under amended 2011 mining rules
Tamil Nadu has imposed a three-month ban on transporting rough stones and aggregates to other States, except Puducherry and Karaikal, by amending the 2011 mining rules.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the Tamil Nadu government imposed a 3-month ban on transporting rough stones and aggregates to other States, except Puducherry and Karaikal, by inserting Rule 3(A) into the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage of Minerals and Minerals Dealers Rules, 2011.
Key specifics
- The ban applies with immediate effect for 3 months and covers transport to other States.
- The amended rules are the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage of Minerals and Minerals Dealers Rules, 2011.
- A new Rule 3(A) on “Transportation of Minerals to other States” has been inserted through a Government Order.
- The Director of Geology and Mining will regulate transport of rough stone, including khandas, boulders, M-sand, metal jelly and ballasts.
- The order allows an exception for Puducherry and Karaikal while citing supply shortage, road damage and illegal quarrying concerns.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu governance and mining regulation, Rule 3(A), 2011 rules, exception for Puducherry and Karaikal. TNPSC may ask which department regulates mineral transport and why the ban was issued.