The State Cabinet on Thursday decided to implement a one-time settlement option for those who have indulged in illegal quarrying by paying their penalty.
Briefing media persons after the Cabinet meeting, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil said the total quantum of penalty slapped on firms indulged in illegal quarrying had totalled up to ₹6,105 crore. The penalty had not been recovered for nearly eight years, the Minister said.