In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of sections 9-B, 15 and 15A of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 (Act no 67 of 1957), the Governor is pleased to make the following rules with a view to regulating the composition and functions of the District Mineral Foundation Trusts Established in Government no
Over 9,303 cases of illegal mining were detected and fine worth Rs 4.01 crore recovered in connection with illegal mining activity in the state in the recent past.
Cambodia’s government on Friday dismissed accusations by an environmental group that the country is still exporting sand, despite a national ban, saying a vessel seen loading the material in a vide
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata( in the matter of Tapan Das Vs Director, Directorate of Mines Minerals & Others dated 08/05/2017 regarding e-auction taking place in the district of Paschim Medinipur and Jhargram district in West Bengal. It is alleged that proper procedures are not being followed in accordance with West Bengal Minor Minerals (Concession) Rules, 2016 in respect of e-auction of sand mining at Kanshabati and Subarnarekha rivers.
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Himmat Singh Shekhawat Vs State of Rajasthan & Others dated 18/04/2017 regarding illegal running of minor mineral quarries in Tamil Nadu. The State of Tamil Nadu has filed the present application (M.A. No.
Parliament has summoned National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) to explain circumstances surrounding the recent clash between Chinese sand miners and Wakiso district chairman, Matia Lwan
Hyderabad: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday issued notices to the Centre, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra governments besides KG Basin authorties on a plea against illegal sa
