Birla Corporation Limited has received an order from the Department of Mines & Geology, Chittorgarh, imposing a penalty of ₹4,60,92,229. The authorities allege that mining activities were conducted in restricted areas not in conformity with lease conditions. The company maintains that its operations are fully compliant with applicable laws and is currently preparing to contest the order through a writ petition in the Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court.
Overview of the Mining Order
On April 21, 2026, the company was issued an order by the Mining Engineer of the Department of Mines & Geology, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The order demands a total payment of ₹4,60,92,229, which consists of a primary penalty of ₹4,59,92,229 and a compounding fee of ₹1,00,000. This action stems from allegations that specific mining operations were performed in restricted zones, purportedly violating the terms of the existing mining lease.
Company Stance and Legal Recourse
Birla Corporation Limited has formally refuted the claims made by the mining department. The company asserts that all mining activities were conducted in strict accordance with the law and categorically rejects the characterization of its operations as illegal. To resolve this matter, the company is actively preparing to file an appeal and writ petition before the Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court, seeking to set aside the order and protect its operational interests.
Source: BSE
