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APMMC Rules 1966 | Penalty Must Precede Vehicle Seizure for Illegal Sand Transport: Andhra Pradesh HC
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|Andhra Pradesh High Court

APMMC Rules 1966 | Penalty Must Precede Vehicle Seizure for Illegal Sand Transport: Andhra Pradesh HC

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that authorities cannot seize vehicles involved in illegal sand transport without first imposing a penalty under G.O.Ms.No.100 of 2025, affirming that administrative due process cannot be bypassed by police action. This sets a critical precedent for regulatory compliance in mining enforcement, protecting transporters from arbitrary confiscation under the guise of law enforcement.