- The issue is related to registration of mining land without registration and stamp duty charges.
- Recovery of Rs. 92 Crores from two Pakur-based companies, WBPDCL and PSPCL.
- Two companies in Palamu, M/s Aranya Mines and Hindalco, also identified.
- Due to the issue Jharkhand Government is facing significant revenue loss
The issue of registration of mining land without proper registration and stamp duty has been continuously emerging in the Jharkhand state. In this regard, the Secretary of the Revenue, Registration, and Land Reforms Department and the Inspector General of Registration have identified the companies involved and issued orders to collect stamp duty and registration fees. Action is being taken in all districts in this matter.
A similar case has now been reported from Pakur district. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) had also raised this issue. Two companies in Pakur, WBPDCL and PSPCL, have been ordered to pay about Rs. 92 crores. They have outstanding registration and stamp duty fees. Additionally, two companies in Palamu district, M/s Aranya Mines and Hindalco, have also been identified.
Action is being taken to recover the fees from these companies as well. The Sub-Registrar of the district has been given necessary instructions in this regard. The department has instructed all districts to take necessary actions in such cases. Districts have been informed that while the mining land registration has been completed, stamp and registration fees were not collected. As a result, the Government has incurred significant losses in this regard.
