BJP Leader Fined ₹54 Crore for Illegally Destroying Hill in Shivpuri

• BJP leader Venus Goyal and his two brothers fined ₹54.58 crore for illegal mining on Changez Pahadiya in Shivpuri.
• Allegations state almost an entire hill was dug up over two years for murram and boulders.
• Collector Ravindra Kumar Choudhary imposed the fine under Madhya Pradesh Mineral Rules 2022, demanding payment within 30 days.
• The fine was calculated as 15 times the royalty and environmental compensation, then doubled.
• SDM Karera Anurag Ningwal ordered to investigate illegal colonies and land sales on the site, reporting within 15 days.
• Concerns raised over delayed action despite open illegal mining involving 10-12 Hitachi machines.

Why It Matters: BJP leader faces massive fine for illegal mining, raising questions about administrative oversight.