Governor’s address in T.N. Assembly: Illicit mining and tax evasion will be dealt with an iron hand, says Arlekar
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Arlekar announced a crackdown on illicit mining and tax evasion to boost state revenue. The government also highlighted initiatives to provide free silt to farmers to improve soil health and water storage.
Why it matters
The policy shift signals a major administrative change under the new TVK-led coalition government, focusing on anti-corruption and agricultural reform.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar on Thursday (June 18, 2026) said there had been significant leakage of revenue from mineral resources due to corrupt practices that pervaded the mining sector in the State.
The report provides a factual summary of a government address, balancing policy announcements with political context.
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