Birbhum Stone Revenue collection crossed ₹3.44 crore on October 11, as West Bengal reported ₹32.17 crore in the first 11 days and set a ₹100 crore monthly target.
West Bengal reports ₹3.44 crore in stone-related DCR revenue on October 11, while the state government sets its sights on collecting ₹100 crore during the month.
Qalam Times News Network
Kolkata | October 12, 2026
Birbhum stone revenue collection has reached a new reported milestone, with the West Bengal government stating that more than ₹3.44 crore was collected from stone-related DCR receipts in the district on October 11 alone. According to figures shared by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the single-day collection exceeded the approximately ₹3.28 crore reportedly collected during the entire month of October last year. The latest figures have renewed attention on revenue collection and enforcement in Birbhum’s stone-mining and transportation sector.
The reported increase in Birbhum stone revenue comes amid the state government’s efforts to tighten monitoring of stone transportation and improve compliance with revenue requirements. The administration has attributed the rise to stricter supervision and action against alleged irregularities. However, the figures represent reported collections; they do not, by themselves, establish the extent of any past revenue leakage or prove allegations against particular individuals.
Birbhum stone revenue : October Collection Crosses ₹32 Crore in First 11 Days
According to the figures released by the Chief Minister, Birbhum collected ₹3,44,11,410 in stone-related DCR revenue on October 11. By comparison, the collection on October 10 stood at ₹2,30,65,020, while October 8 recorded ₹3,23,23,500.
The cumulative collection from October 1 to October 11 reportedly reached ₹32,17,38,595.20. During this period, a total of 41,333 receipts were generated, according to the published figures. The government has presented the data as an indication of improved monitoring and more systematic collection of revenue from the district’s stone trade.
DCR receipts are associated with the documentation and movement of minerals, including stone, and form part of the revenue-related procedures governing their transportation. Effective enforcement of these requirements is important for ensuring that the appropriate dues reach the public exchequer.
The Chief Minister thanked the Birbhum district administration and the land and land reforms department for their role in the collection drive. He also expressed optimism that the state could surpass its target of collecting ₹100 crore in stone-related revenue during October.
Government Points to Stronger Monitoring
The latest collection figures have also drawn attention to the way the stone trade was administered under the previous Trinamool Congress government. BJP leaders have alleged that revenue collection in Birbhum was affected by irregularities and that the system failed to transfer the full amount due to the state treasury. They have also made allegations concerning the influence of businesses associated with Tulu Mondal, who has been described in political statements as close to former district-level TMC leader Anubrata Mondal.
These allegations remain distinct from the collection figures themselves and should be assessed on the basis of documentary evidence and the findings of any official investigation. The increase in reported receipts may indicate a change in collection practices, but a comprehensive assessment of past revenue losses would require audited records, details of mineral production and transportation, and a transparent accounting of amounts due and actually received.
The state government has maintained that stronger administrative supervision and enforcement measures are helping to curb alleged revenue evasion. Jagannath Chattopadhyay, the state’s Higher Education Minister and MLA from Suri, has also credited the government’s measures against alleged revenue leakage for the change. His assessment reflects the government’s position on the issue.
Birbhum stone revenue : ₹100 Crore Target in Focus
The government’s immediate challenge is to sustain the collection trend through the remainder of October. With more than ₹32.17 crore reportedly collected in the first 11 days, the administration is aiming to cross the monthly target of ₹100 crore from stone-related revenue.
Whether the target is achieved will depend on collections during the remaining days of the month, as well as the consistency of enforcement and compliance across the sector. The figures released so far provide a snapshot of recent collections, but the final monthly total will offer a clearer measure of the revenue drive’s performance.
For Birbhum, where the stone industry is an important part of local economic activity, transparent revenue administration has implications beyond the state treasury. A system based on verifiable records, consistent enforcement and fair treatment of businesses can help ensure that public dues are collected while legitimate commercial activity continues within the law.
The latest figures mark a significant reported daily collection, but the longer-term test will be whether the state can maintain transparent procedures, publish verifiable accounts and demonstrate that improved collections translate into sustained compliance and public revenue.
