Fixed Price for Sand at Rs 21 Per Cubic Feet In Mohali

The Mohali administration has fixed rates for sale of sand and gravel in the district and has also earmarked three zones as legal sites for purchase of sand and gravel. Mohali Deputy Commissioner Isha Kalia has warned of strict action against those found guilty of selling sand and gravel above fixed rates. Rates of crushers and retailers have been fixed in the three zones of Mubarakpur, Handesra and Majri. Panchayats can get free sand from any mining quarry to carry out development works, said deputy commissioner. In Mubarakpur zone, customers can get quality sand from a crusher for Rs 18 per cubic foot. However, retailers in and around Mubarakpur zone will sell their best quality sand at a maximum load of Rs 21 per cubic foot with loading at their own cost. In Handesra zone, customers can get crusher sand at a maximum load of Rs 20 per cubic foot. In Majri crusher block zone crusher sand can be bought at loading for a maximum of Rs 17 per cubic foot. Retailers will sell best quality sand with loading up to a maximum of Rs 20 per cubic foot at their own cost. According to the DC, as per the guidelines issued by Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi, any panchayat can obtain sand from any mining site absolutely free of cost for developmental works afer getting certified by the government concerned BDPO. She said that under the new mining policy issued by the Punjab government, any customer could purchase loading sand or gravel directly from mining sites at Rs 5.50 per cubic foot. Due to this, people are getting sand in the market at much lower prices than before.