Tamil Nadu to stop mineral truck permits without GPS devices
The geology and mining department announced that vehicles without AIS 140-compliant GPS devices will face inspection and seizure from November 1.
The Tamil Nadu geology and mining department announced on Saturday that it will stop issuing transport permits and transit passes to mineral-carrying trucks without AIS 140-compliant GPS devices from November 1.
The department had previously set an extended deadline of October 31 for vehicle owners to install the devices and link them to the Mineral Management System (MIMAS) online portal.
According to the department, the requirement to install GPS devices and integrate them with the MIMAS portal aims to prevent unauthorised transportation and illegal quarrying.
The department stated that vehicles carrying minerals without valid permits and GPS devices will be inspected and seized. It added that criminal action would also be initiated against the owners.
The original deadline for fitting the GPS devices was March 31, 2026. The government had initially planned to stop issuing transit passes from September 1, but later extended the compliance deadline to September 30 and then to October 31.