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Authorities have issued arrest warrants against 140 brick kiln operators for failing to clear statutory dues of nearly INR 27 crore. The action follows repeated notices and legal reminders that went unanswered, prompting a stricter enforcement drive to recover long-pending government levies. The unpaid amounts include mandatory charges such as cess, welfare contributions and other regulatory dues linked to kiln operations. Officials said non-payment impacts government revenue as well as funds meant for worker welfare and environmental compliance. The move signals a tougher stance on industrial non-compliance, with enforcement agencies aiming to ensure timely payment of statutory obligations across the brick manufacturing sector after earlier recovery efforts failed.
Law enforcement authorities have issued mass arrest warrants for 140 operators of brick kilns following their failure to settle outstanding statutory dues amounting to nearly INR 27 crore. The warrants have been authorised as part of an intensified compliance and enforcement campaign to secure payment of levies, including cess and other government-mandated charges that have been pending for several years. Advertisement
The action comes after repeated notices, reminders and legal notices were reportedly served to the kiln operators, seeking regularisation of dues. Despite these efforts, a significant portion of the operators did not remit the amounts owed, prompting authorities to escalate the matter to enforcement action, including the issuance of arrest warrants to compel compliance.
The outstanding sum comprises various statutory levies that brick kiln units are required to pay as part of regulatory frameworks governing industry operations. These often include cess linked to construction material regulation, contributions to welfare boards, environmental levies and other charges that support social security or regulatory functions. Failure to settle such dues not only affects government revenue but also undermines funds meant for worker welfare and environmental protection.
Industry sources said that non-compliance with payment obligations has been a recurring challenge in the brick manufacturing sector, where cash flows can be seasonal and enforcement mechanisms difficult to sustain without coordinated oversight. Kiln operators, particularly those managing smaller units, have sometimes cited operational constraints and fluctuating demand as reasons for delayed payments, though authorities have maintained that statutory obligations must be met irrespective of business cycles.
The issuance of arrest warrants signals a stricter enforcement posture by regulatory agencies, which seek to reinforce compliance across industrial sectors that have historically seen high rates of arrears. Officials involved in the compliance drive said that curative steps such as payment plans and rectification processes had been offered, but that limited uptake and partial settlements left escalation as the remaining option to secure dues.
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