Mines and geology department on Thursday fixed the rates of sand to be sold from the identified storage points in Patna, Rohtas, Aurangabad and Bhojpur districts.

According to a notification issued by the mines department, while per 100 cft of sand will cost Rs 4,027 in Patna, the same quantity will be sold at Rs 4,000 in Bhojpur district.

TheDMhas made clusters in all the blocks concerned in association with the Police stations. The officials have been asked to ensure that the commodity was sold from the identified storage points only by the authorised dealers/contractors.