Rampur, Jan. 11 -- The district administration in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur has taken strict action against illegal mining that was ongoing during National Highway construction, imposing a fine of Rs.3.75 crore against a construction company.

A case has been registered under the Environmental Protection Act, District Magistrate Ajay Kumar Dwivedi told ANI.

An investigation revealed that the "Gabar Construction Company" allegedly violated the prescribed terms by carrying out soil excavation at an unauthorised location and beyond the permitted depth, he said.

DM Ajay Kumar Dwivedi said, "In Rampur, construction of a National Highway is underway, for which Gabar Construction Company was appointed for the supply of soil. During the investigat...