Chandigarh, March 16 -- The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Monday passed the Punjab Regulation of Crusher Units and Stockists and Retailers (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with a resounding majority.
Presented by Mining and Geology Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal, the legislation introduces a series of stringent measures designed to enhance transparency, eliminate illegal mining activities, and secure the state's revenue. These amendments represent a significant shift in the government's approach toward monitoring mineral processing and trade across the state.
The new legislative framework makes the registration of all crusher units mandatory and requires them to submit detailed monthly operational returns. In an innovative move to ensure accuracy in repor...