"All the agitating sand transporters should follow the new policy. The government will take action against sand mafia," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister T B Jayachandra told reporters here after a cabinet meeting.
Members of the Federation of the Karnataka Lorry Owners' Association have been on an indefinite strike for the past 14 days while the sand price has touched Rs 80,000 mark for a truckload.
The Minister said, "Sand mining is posing environmental concerns. We will not heed to the sand transporters demand of unlimited sand extraction, which is unbearable."
The federation also demanded a comprehensive policy to ensure "legal transportation of sand", besides monthly permits to truck operators so that sand transported legally is not seized and illegal transportation is checked.