Pokarna gets Rs 33.39 cr demand notice over mining violations
Pokarna Limited received a demand notice of Rs 33.39 crore from the Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Andhra Pradesh, on May 15, 2026. The notice alleges misuse of dispatch permits and unlawful excavation of colour granite under the APMMC Rules, 1966. The company stated that based on legal advice, it finds the demand not maintainable and plans to appeal, noting no immediate impact on its financials or operations.

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Pokarna Limited has disclosed that it received a demand notice from the Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Andhra Pradesh, on May 15, 2026. The notice, issued by the District Mines & Geology Officer, Tirupati, alleges misuse of dispatch permits and unlawful excavation and transportation of colour granite. The company made the disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Details of the Demand Notice
The authorities have alleged that the company misused dispatch permits of colour granite within the leased area and conducted unlawful excavation and transportation from outside the leased area. Consequently, a demand aggregating to Rs 33,39,58,289 has been raised under the APMMC Rules, 1966. The breakdown of the demand includes various fees and penalties calculated by the department.
Breakdown of Charges
The total demand of Rs 33.39 crore is composed of several specific components related to the alleged violations. The following table details the financial implications as per the notice received by the company.
| Component | Amount (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Normal Seigniorage fee | 4,66,56,900 |
| Penalty | 27,96,03,000 |
| DMF | 58,32,113 |
| Merit | 9,33,138 |
| IT @2% | 9,33,138 |
Company Response and Impact
In response to the notice, Pokarna Limited stated that it has sought advice from its legal counsel. The company believes that the demand raised by the authorities is not maintainable. It is currently in the process of preferring an appeal against the said notice. Consequently, the management has assessed that there is no immediate impact on the financials, operations, or other activities of the company arising from this notice.
Historical Stock Returns for Pokarna
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.16% | +0.61% | -7.42% | -8.62% | -20.50% | +146.04% |
If Pokarna's appeal against the Rs. 33.4 crore demand is unsuccessful, how significantly could the penalty impact the company's balance sheet and future capital allocation plans?
Could this regulatory scrutiny from Andhra Pradesh authorities trigger similar investigations into Pokarna's other granite mining leases or operations in different regions?
How might this demand notice affect Pokarna's ability to renew or secure new mining leases in Andhra Pradesh, and what is the timeline for its existing lease agreements?


































