The Waholi Shilalaya royalty case has come under scrutiny after an RTI response indicated that key excavation and royalty records are unavailable since 2022. The application filed by Somnath Purushottam Mirkute sought documentation related to mining activity linked to Shilalaya Construction Pvt. Ltd.. The absence of records has raised concerns about compliance with Maharashtra’s minor mineral regulations. However, authorities have not confirmed any irregularities, and the allegations remain subject to verification through administrative inquiry and further investigation by competent departments.

Waholi Shilalaya royalty case Update: Missing records raise illegal mining concerns in Kalyan

An RTI response by a local revenue official has triggered fresh scrutiny over alleged royalty irregularities linked to Shilalaya Construction’s RMC plant in Maharashtra’s Kalyan taluka.

The Waholi Shilalaya royalty case has gained attention after a village revenue officer admitted in writing that key excavation and royalty records are unavailable since 2022.

In a response under the Right to Information Act, the official from Saja Waholi stated that royalty receipts and daily stock registers linked to Shilalaya Construction Pvt. Ltd. are not held by the office.

This disclosure has raised concerns about potential irregularities in stone, soil, and sand extraction activities at the company’s Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plant over the past four years.

RTI query by Somnath Mirkute triggers controversy

The issue surfaced after Somnath Purushottam Mirkute, taluka president of the Kalyan Rural Congress Committee, filed an RTI application on February 1, 2026, seeking excavation and royalty details.

Mirkute requested certified records, including monthly extraction data, royalty payment receipts, and daily stock registers from 2022 to January 2026, as required under Maharashtra’s minor mineral regulations.

In response dated February 20, 2026, the Waholi revenue officer advised the applicant to approach the company directly or contact the tahsildar and collector offices for royalty-related details.

Allegations of royalty evasion and regulatory lapses

Speaking on the development, Mirkute alleged that the absence of records violates provisions under the Maharashtra Minor Mineral Rules, 2013, particularly Rules 63 and 64 governing stock and royalty documentation.

He claimed that if such records are not maintained at the talathi office, it raises questions about whether any royalty payments were made, suggesting possible large-scale revenue loss to the government.

However, no official confirmation of financial irregularities has been issued by authorities so far, and the allegations remain subject to verification through further administrative inquiry.

First appeal outcome raises procedural concerns

After not receiving the requested documents, Mirkute filed a first appeal. The appellate authority, Mandal Adhikari Mharal Budruk, disposed of the appeal on April 16, 2026, citing the talathi’s written response.

The order did not direct the release of additional information, instead reiterating that the applicant could seek records from other departments, raising concerns over adherence to RTI procedural norms.

Mirkute has argued that this approach may violate Section 6(3) of the RTI Act, which requires authorities to transfer applications internally rather than redirect applicants across offices.

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Broader demands for investigation and compliance checks

The complainant has now called for a comprehensive probe into the project, including ETS (Electronic Total Station) surveys, site inspections, and verification of mineral storage and transport permits.

He has also demanded scrutiny of transit passes, stock records under village Form 16, and checks on whether mining activity exceeded permitted boundaries or violated environmental norms set by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

Further demands include sealing of the plant if violations are confirmed, assessment of alleged illegal stockpiles, and imposition of penalties in line with mining and environmental regulations.

Administrative response and next legal steps

Mirkute has indicated plans to file a second appeal before the State Information Commission and seek intervention from the Thane District Collector for a formal ETS survey.

He has also warned of potential protest action, including a hunger strike from May 1, Maharashtra Day, if authorities fail to initiate an investigation into the alleged irregularities.

The case, highlighted by Sprouts News, now places scrutiny on local administrative processes and compliance mechanisms governing minor mineral extraction in the region.

What lies ahead in the Waholi Shilalaya royalty case

Key questions remain regarding the absence of official records, potential loss of government revenue, and accountability of officials responsible for maintaining statutory documentation.

Authorities are yet to issue a detailed response or initiate a formal inquiry, but the मामला is expected to draw attention from higher administrative and regulatory bodies in the coming weeks.

As the Waholi Shilalaya royalty case unfolds, its outcome may have broader implications for transparency and enforcement in Maharashtra’s mining and construction sectors, according to observers cited by Sprouts News.

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