A district organizer of the DMK's Adi Dravidar Welfare Wing was apprehended by Perambalur police for violating quarrying conditions and operating machinery during prohibited hours.

  • C. Kumar, DMK district organizer, arrested for illegal night-time quarrying.
  • Raid conducted at Elambalur hill following a tip-off about rule violations.
  • Case registered under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act.

In a significant crackdown on regulatory violations, the Perambalur police arrested a functionary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Thursday. The accused, identified as C. Kumar (55), serves as the district organizer for the DMK Adi Dravidar Welfare Wing and is the legal lessee of a blue metals quarry located at Elambalur.

The operation was initiated in the early hours of Thursday after police received credible intelligence that stone quarrying was being conducted beyond the legally permitted time limits. Upon raiding the site at Elambalur hill, the police team discovered a stone-breaker machine in active operation. While the vehicle operator managed to evade capture by fleeing the scene, the lessee was held accountable for the breach.

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The legal proceedings were formalized after an official from the Geology and Mining Department of Perambalur district lodged a formal complaint. The complaint emphasized that the operation during prohibited night hours was a direct violation of the terms and conditions attached to the quarrying lease.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such incidents highlight a recurring pattern where political affiliations are often perceived as a shield against regulatory oversight. The swift action by the Perambalur police, however, suggests a tightening of administrative grip over natural resource extraction and a move toward stricter enforcement of the Mines and Minerals Act.

"The enforcement of time-bound quarrying is crucial not only for environmental sustainability but also to prevent the untraceable transport of minerals during the night."

Following his arrest, Kumar was produced before the Judicial Magistrate Court in Perambalur. Sources indicate that he was subsequently released on his own bail, though the investigation into the scale of the violation continues.

Did You Know?: Blue metals (crushed stone) are essential for infrastructure, but their extraction is strictly regulated to prevent hill degradation and soil erosion.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What specific law was violated in this case?
The accused was booked under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act.

p>2. Who is C. Kumar?
He is the Perambalur district organizer of the DMK Adi Dravidar Welfare Wing and a quarry lessee.