Tamil Nadu government extends ban on inter-State transport of rough stones by three months

27 Oct 2026, 04:14 PM 5 min read

Tamil Nadu government extends ban on inter-State transport of rough stones by three months left Representational image. File Vedhan The Hindu VEDHAN M CHENNAI, TAMILNADU,30/04/2024: Labouring on: While technological innovations have enabled speeding up of infrastructure works, some job components remain labour intensive. As we celebrate yet another May Day, a construction worker in Chennai sweats it out handling gravel with a spade and using rubber tubes to protect his feet.

Photo: VEDHAN M / THE HINDU The State government had issued a temporary ban on transportation of rough stones and their aggregates to other States (except Puducherry and Karaikal) on July 27 for a period of three months CHENNAI The Tamil Nadu government has extended the temporary ban imposed on transportation of rough stones and their aggregates to other States, except to Puducherry and the Karaikal region, for another three months from October 27.

Tamil Nadu government bans transport of rough stones, aggregates to other States for three months storyline 1 The State government had issued a temporary ban on transportation of rough stones and their aggregates to other States, except Puducherry and Karaikal, on July 27 for a period of three months. As the ban expired on October 26, the State government extended it by another three months under Rule 3(A) of the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage of Minerals and Minerals Dealers Rules, 2011.

Kerala CM urges Tamil Nadu counterpart Vijay to ease restrictions on stone aggregate transport Kerala CM urges Tamil Nadu counterpart Vijay to ease restrictions on stone aggregate transport In a letter to C. Joseph Vijay, V.D. Satheesan points out that Kerala has limited natural availability of suitable stone aggregates for large-scale infrastructure works and the State has been dependent on neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu to meet requirements for ongoing NH projects Watch: Tamil Nadu’s stone transport ban: What’s happening?

| Focus Tamil Nadu Watch: Tamil Nadu’s stone transport ban: What’s happening? | Focus Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu has imposed a temporary ban on the interstate transport of rough stone, M-Sand and construction aggregates, raising concerns in Kerala over delays to key infrastructure projects. Here’s an in-depth explainer on why the restriction was introduced, why Kerala depends on Tamil Nadu for stone, and what could happen next.

Plea in Madras HC challenges Tamil Nadu government’s three-month ban on inter-State transport of minor minerals Plea in Madras HC challenges Tamil Nadu government’s three-month ban on inter-State transport of minor minerals The petitioner says the sudden embargo has brought his lawful business to a grinding halt, causing immense financial distress and breach of existing commercial contracts When the ban was imposed three months ago, the State government said the objective was to ensure uninterrupted supply of minerals within the State, ensure the protection of the environment and ecology, and prevent illegal mining and transportation.

“The objectives of the ban have not been fully achieved during the said period. Hence, there is a necessity for the continuation of the restriction imposed on inter-State transportation of rough stone and its aggregates for an additional period of three months,” an order from the State government said. The contravention of the ban by any person will attract stringent action, the order said.

District Collectors and Superintendents of Police of districts sharing borders with neighbouring States have been directed to keep a strict vigil in this regard to regulate the transportation of minerals. Kerala CM urges Tamil Nadu counterpart Vijay to ease restrictions on stone aggregate transport Kerala CM urges Tamil Nadu counterpart Vijay to ease restrictions on stone aggregate transport In a letter to C.

Joseph Vijay, V.D. Satheesan points out that Kerala has limited natural availability of suitable stone aggregates for large-scale infrastructure works and the State has been dependent on neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu to meet requirements for ongoing NH projects Kerala CM urges Tamil Nadu counterpart Vijay to ease restrictions on stone aggregate transport storyline 1 Watch: Tamil Nadu’s stone transport ban: What’s happening?

Watch: Tamil Nadu’s stone transport ban: What’s happening? | Focus Tamil Nadu video 1 Plea in Madras HC challenges Tamil Nadu government’s three-month ban on inter-State transport of minor minerals Plea in Madras HC challenges Tamil Nadu government’s three-month ban on inter-State transport of minor minerals The petitioner says the sudden embargo has brought his lawful business to a grinding halt, causing immense financial distress and breach of existing commercial contracts Plea in Madras HC challenges Tamil Nadu government’s three-month ban on inter-State transport of minor minerals storyline 1