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Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rohit Kumar Vs State of Bihar dated 11/02/2022.

Grievance in the application is against illegal sand mining on the bank of Dakhner river near Paraiya (Gaya), Gaya-Rafiganj Road, Bihar, adversely affecting the environment. The applicant has filed photographs and mentioned coordinates of the location of illegal mining.

This document reviews water monitoring frameworks for mine water management by governments. Mining activity has the potential to affect many aspects of the environment, and the responsible management of natural resources is key to preserving them for future generations.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kuldeep Singh Vs State of Haryana & Others dated 18/01/2022. Grievance in the application is against illegal mining in forest area by M/s Govardhan Mines and Minerals, Hisar at Dadam Hills, Tosham, district Bhiwani and also unscientific mining outside the forest area in violation of EC conditions. It is stated that there are FIRs, complaints and letters pointing out such illegalities but no remedial action is taken.

Report on behalf of the committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal vide its order, 08/11/2021 in the matter of Rohit Kumar Vs State of Bihar & Others.

The matter related to illegal sand mining on the bank of Dakhner river near Paraiya (Gaya), Rafiganj Road, Gaya Bihar, which is adversely affecting the environment.

The joint committee inspected sites along the river Morhar near Dakhner, Paraiya, Rafiganj Road, district Gaya, Bihar and carried out inspections at random spots to verify illegal sand mining.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News item published in The Indian Express Newspaper dated 02.01.2022 titled “Four killed in Haryana mine landslide” dated 03/01/2021.

Counter Affidavit filed by the Deputy Collector-cum-Sub Divisional Magistrate of Yanam in OA No 184 of 2017 (SZ) in the matter of Sri Sankara Swamy Naidu Welfare Organisation Vs Union of India, Through its secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi and Ors, dated December 15, 2021.

The Ministry of Mines has notified the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 to amend the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015. The amendment rules have been framed after extensive consultations with the State Governments, industry associations, miners, other stakeholders and general public.

The Ministry of Mines on December 14, 2021 has issued the Mineral (Auction) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2021 to further amend the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Special Bench) in the matter of Manbodh Biswal Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/12/2021.

The matter deals with the issue of accountability for violation of Environmental Clearance (EC) conditions by the Project Proponents (PPs) – M/s. Hindalco Industries Limited (Hindalco) and Raipur Energen Limited – REL, after change of name of M/s. GMR Chhattisgarh Energy Limited) in the working of the open cast mining of Talabira-I Opencast Coal mine of Khinda Village, Rengali Tehsil, Jharsuguda Region, Sambalpur District, Orissa.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench), Kolkata in the matter of Anand Kumr Jha Vs Union of India & Others dated 07/12/2021.

The matter related to grant of Environmental Clearance, April 28, 2020 given to to Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), for Tubed Coalmine Project of 6 MTPA in the District of Latihar, Jharkhand. The contention of the appellant is that the said mining block is located in an area of 460 ha.

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