CBIC issued Instruction regarding Coordination with State Mining Authorities for sharing information relating to illegal mining and transportation of minerals
The undersigned is directed to refer to the Draft Performance Audit Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) on “Assessment, Levy and Collection of GST on Minerals” wherein it has been observed that State Mining Authorities detect numerous instances of illegal mining, illegal transportation of minerals, seizure of minerals and vehicles, cancellation/suspension of mining leases, excess extraction of minerals, and other violations under the mining laws.
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