Registration of Crusher Units

(1) It shall be mandatory for every Crusher Unit to register itself with the Department in such form and in such manner, as may be prescribed. (2) Registration of any Crusher Unit shall be non-transferable in case of Sole Proprietorship and firms. (3) The Crusher Unit Registration Number (CURN) of a Crusher Unit shall be unique. The Registration Number shall remain unchanged even if there is a change in the Crusher Owners. (4) The Department shall endeavour to put in place a seamless online portal for Registration of Crusher Units. (5) The validity of any Registration shall expire upon the end of a Calendar Year or such period, as may be prescribed. (6) The Department may refuse to register any Crusher Unit that,- (a) fails to meet its mandatory requirements as may be prescribed or any direction issued under this Act; (b) violates any of the provisions of this Act; or (c) is in default of any Government Dues mandated under this Act. (7) Any Crusher Unit, registered with the Department prior to the coming into force of this Act, shall continue to remain Registered for the remaining period of its Registration, unless terminated earlier under section 9 of this Act. (8) A period of three months, from the date of coming into force of this Act, shall be granted to every Crusher Unit to bring its operations in conformity with the provisions of this Act before any penal proceedings under this Act are initiated against it.