Devakottai sub-collector on Tuesday has imposed a fine of ₹91 crore on the stone quarry operator at Mallakottai near Singampunari which caused the death of six workers in May, 2025.
Following the death of six workers, district Collector Asha Ajith cancelled the license of the quarry for operating beyond their license period.
As S.S. Kottai police registered a case, they arrested three men for investigation.
Subsequent to the developments, a drone survey was conducted in the particular stone quarry.
As the survey revealed that stones more than permitted level were quarried from the rocks, Devakottai sub-collector Ayush Venkat Vats imposed a fine of Rs.91,00,56,960 on the quarry operator.
Further, similar drone surveys were ordered to be conducted at other quarry sites in the district.
Published – June 17, 2025 10:25 pm IST