Reserves interim order on mines operating under deemed extension clause

The Supreme Court today completed hearing on a crucial case of illegal mining in Odisha. The apex court, has, however, reserved its interim order.
The state government had earlier drawn flak from the Supreme Court appointed central empowered committee (CEC) for misuse of Rules 24-A (6) of Mineral Concession Rules-1960 allowing the mine owners to operate under 'deemed extension' for long periods after expiry of their lease period.

Reserving the order, the court observed that it will not pass a blanket ban on mining but may order interim shutdown of 40 iron ore mine lease holders

The State Government has assured the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) that it will dispose of all the applications pending for renewal of mining leases within six months.

CEC had asked for detailed information on mining leases in a letter to Odisha chief secretary J K Mohapatra

Clearing the air on illegal mining, the Odisha government today informed the Supreme Court appointed central empowered committee (CEC) that all working mines in the state were operating with statutory approvals.

In the wake of the Supreme Court (SC) issuing notice to Odisha on illegal mining cases, the SC appointed central empowered committee (CEC) has sought details of mining leases from the state governm

With the Supreme Court appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) seeking details on illegal mining cases in the State, the State Government on Wednesday prepared its defence at a high level meeti

The Supreme Court order in the matter of iron ore mining in Goa could have serious repercussions on mines of steel producers such as Tata Steel and Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and some of t

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed iron ore mining in Goa, lifting a ban imposed about 18 months ago, but placed a cap of 20 million tonnes on annual production from these mines.

The venue of the ongoing struggle against polluting plywood manufacturing units in Perumbavoor will be shifted from Kuruppampady to Kakkanad next week.