The Karnataka Regulation of Stone Crushers Act, 2011
The Karnataka Regulation of Stone Crushers Act, 2011
The Karnataka Regulation of Stone Crushers Act, 2011 regulates stone crushing units operating across Karnataka to curb environmental pollution and protect public health. The law requires mandatory licensing for all stone crushing businesses and restricts their operations to designated safer zones away from highways, habitations, schools, and temples. It applies to all commercial stone crusher operators while offering temporary exemptions for government infrastructure projects. For ordinary citizens, this statute ensures cleaner air, noise control, and structured compensation through a dedicated Victim Relief Fund for health hazards caused by stone crushing operations.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Stone crushers to obtain license
- 4. Application for license
- 5. Term of license
- 6. Amendment of section 6
- 6A. Conditions for grant of License
- 7. License for stone crushers for Government projects
- 8. Establishment of the District Stone Crushers Licensing and Regulation Authority
- 9. Duties of the Authority
- 10. Cancellation of license
- 11. Power to issue directions
- 12. Victim Relief Fund
- 13. Accounts and Audit
- 14. Annual Report
- 15. Appeals against the orders of the Licensing Authority
- 16. Penalties
- 17. Cognizance of offences
- 18. Power to make rules
- 19. Removal of difficulties
- 20. Repeal and savings
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