State assures SC mining suspended in Bellary
Asserting that it has suspended mining operations of six companies in Ramgarh and Swamimalai blocks in Sandur range and Bellary division, the Karnataka Government told the Supreme Court on Thursday that action would be taken against some officers for issuing false no-objection certificates for mining on forest land.
The CEC has recommended immediate suspension of mining operations and initiating the process for cancellation of 15 mining leases in three mine rich forest blocks in Bellary range for violation of rules and regulations.
The CEC in its interim report has stated that leases to these 15 companies, coming under the Ramgad Forest Block, Swami Malai Forest Block and Sandur Range Forest in Bellary, we
Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj said on Monday that he concurred with the findings of the Supreme Court appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on illegal mining being rampant in the state.
Scalded by CEC, govt scrambling to draft its response to SC
Jittery over the issues raised by the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) of the Supreme Court in its report, the State government is rushing to draft an affidavit it needs to file in the apex court.
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Sunday morning discussed with Chief Secretary S V Ranganath and top mining department officers the conte
The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on Friday said large-scale illegal mining was on in Karnataka, particularly in Bellary district, in connivance with the state officialdom and public representatives.
The Forest Bench headed by Chief Justice S H Kapadia issued notice to the state government and sought its response on various findings in the CEC
The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on Friday slammed the Karnataka Government for allowing large-scale illegal mining in the State, particularly in Bellary district, in connivance with officials and public representatives.
Taking on record the CEC's interim report submitted by senior counsel and amicus curiae Harish Salve, the Bench comprising Chief Justice S.H.
Report of the Central Empowered Committeee (CEC) appointed by Supreme Court regarding illegal mining and other related activities in forest areas of Karnataka in response to the petition filed Samaj Parivartana Samudaya and others.
